Supervisor/Learning Disability Teacher Consultant: Sarah Santini, Ext 2111
Secretary: Denise Molignano, Ext 2107
Counselor: Mary Maslonka, Ext 2110
Social Worker: Susie Flanagan, Ext 2112
Speech/Language Therapist: Erika Matos, Ext 1417
NOTE: To contact a member, please click on their name above.
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CHILD STUDY PROGRAM
The Pohatcong School District maintains a Child Study Team consisting of a psychologist, learning disabilities teacher-consultant, social worker, and speech/language specialist as required by state law (N.J.A.C. 6A:14). The purpose of the Child Study Team is to identify children with disabilities who need special education and related services; to develop Individualized Education Plans for these children; to work with teachers and parents to help the student’s progress in the general curriculum; and to provide related services for students with disabilities. Child Study Team members may also work with general education (non-disabled) students as directed by the Superintendent (see “Intervention & Referral Services” below).
Any parent, teacher, or other school employee may refer a child (age 3-21) to the Child Study Team to determine whether an evaluation for special education services is warranted. Requests should be made in writing to the Superintendent. Additional information about the services provided by the Child Study Team, parent/student rights, and copies of state laws relevant to students with disabilities can be obtained by contacting the Child Study Team Coordinator (859-8155, ext. 5).
INTERVENTION & REFERRAL SERVICES
The Intervention & Referral Services (I&RS) is comprised of teachers, administrators, and Child Study Team members who meet to design, implement, and monitor strategies for supporting general education (non-classified) students who are experiencing difficulties in their classes. Parents, teachers, and other school personnel may refer students to the I&RS by completing a “Request for Student Support”.
PROGRESS REPORTS
Progress reports are sent out quarterly via your prefered means of communication (child, mail, or collaboration portal) for which you have selected.
The distribution of these reports follow the same schedule as report cards. NOTE: As a courtesy, a Connect-Ed message will be sent out to you as a reminder to look for the report.
If you would like to change your prefered means of communication or have any questions, please contact Sarah Santini (908-859-8155 Ext 2111 or [email protected]).
PROJECT CHILD FIND
Project Child Find is requesting that anyone aware of a township child between the ages of 3 and 21, who is developing differently or is having problems learning, contact Susie Flanagan (908-859-8155 Ext 2112) from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or write to the Pohatcong School at 240 Route 519, Phillipsburg, New Jersey 08865. The source of any information is confidential. If we can find these children, we can help. Pohatcong School provides a free appropriate public education for eligible students. If your child is under the age of 3 and you are having concerns about your child’s development, please contact First Step at 908-689-4542.
RESOURCES
https://www.nj.gov/education/specialed/parents/docs/prise_s_2016.pdf