Special Education Department
Kathryn J. Salem
Director of Pupil Personnel Services
198 Spring Street
Rockland, MA. 02370
Tel. # 781 878-1380 -- Fax # 781 871-8427
Students who are unable to progress effectively in the general education environment and who are suspected to have a disability will be referred for a team evaluation. If a student is eligible, the team will develop an individual education program (IEP) and a placement where the student's needs can be met. Students who are eligible for special education may have their needs met in a variety of ways that may include some time out of the general education classroom. A variety of programs and services are available at each level in the public schools including therapy services (OT, PT, SLP).
Programs available at the K - 12 levels:
-Academic Support
-Special education supported mainstream academic classes
-Substantially separate academic classes
-Substantially separate special education programs
Contact
Mrs. Sharon McGonnigal Special Education Chairperson, grades 9-12 Rockland High School 52 MacKinlay Way Rockland, MA 02370 Telephone: 781 871-8416 |
Ms. Lisa McNamara Special Education Coordinator, grades 6-8 John W. Rogers Middle School 100 Taunton Avenue Rockland, MA 02370 Telephone: 781 878-4341 |
|||
Elementary Schools Team Chairpersons |
||||
Mrs. Emily Kidd R. Stewart Esten School 733 Summer Street Rockland, Ma 02370 781 878-8336 Grades 1 - 5 |
Dr. Steven Hughes Jefferson School 34 James Street Rockland, MA 02370 781 871-8400 Grades K - 5 |
Mrs. Lisa Whelan Memorial Park School One Brian Duffy Way Rockland, MA 02370 781 878-1367 Grades 1 - 5 |
Programs available at the preschool level:
- Integrated preschool program
- Autistic preschool program
- Non-verbal/behavior disorder program
- Peer screening
- Special education screening
- Early Childhood evaluations
- Early intervention liaison
Contact |
||||
Mrs. Tina Miklos |
Special Education Parent Advisory Council
The Rockland Special Education Parent Advisory Council meets throughout the school year as determined by the PAC at its May meeting. All parents and other interested parties are welcome and encouraged to attend. Meeting notices are sent to all parents of children with special needs. Other information is distributed in the schools. For further information please contact:
Patrice Lewis
Pupil Personnel Services Office
781.878.1380