Massapequa School District Special Education Plan 2017-2019

The mission of the Massapequa School District Special Education Department is to provide the highest level and quality of academic instruction in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) to all students who have been identified as a student with a disability.

Any parent who suspects that their child may have an educational disability may make a written referral to their school’s principal or to Dr. Jordan McCaw, Executive Director for Pupil Personnel Services.

The law concerning special education is known as The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The New York State Education Department’s parent handbook may be found in both English and Spanish at:

www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/policy/ parentsguide.pdf

www.p12.nysed.gov/specia ed/publications/policy/SpanishParentGuide.pdf

In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Massapequa School District provides appropriate accommodations for students who have a mental or physical disability that  results in a substantial limitation of a major life activity. Parents who suspect their child may be eligible for accommodations under Section 504 may make a referral to the building principal or District 504 Coordinator, TBD.

The New York State Procedural Safeguards Notice: Rights for Parents of Children with Disabilities, Ages 3-21 may be found at:
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/formsnotices/procedural-safeguards-notice.htm

DISTRICT

Ms. Danielle Helfand
District ODP, CSE/CPSE Chairperson, & 504 Coordinator  
(516) 308- 5051
dhelfand@msd.k12.ny.us

Kristen Catalano
CPSE/CSE Chairperson
(516) 308-5569
KrCatalano@msd.k12.ny.us

SECONDARY

Michelle Provenzano
Secondary CSE Chairperson
MHS - Main Campus  
(516) 308-5057
MProvenzano@msd.k12.ny.us

Mona Tobin
Secondary Special Education Supervisor
MHS - Ames and Main Campuses
(516) 308-5057
MTobin@msd.k12.ny.us

Amanda Lenoci
Secondary Special Education Supervisor
Berner Middle School
(516) 308-5716
ALenoci@msd.k12.ny.us

ELEMENTARY

Rachel Barshak
Elementary Special Education Supervisor
East Lake and Lockhart Elementary Schools
(516) 308-5056
RBarshak@msd.k12.ny.us

Stefanie DelGiorno
Elementary Special Education Supervisor
Birch Lane and Unqua Elementary Schools
(516) 308-5056
SDelGiorno@msd.k12.ny.us

Marian Zedalis
Elementary Special Education Supervisor
Fairfield and McKenna Elementary School
(516) 308-5056
MZedalis@msd.k12.ny.us

Grace Hussey
Transition Coordinator
(516) 308-5900
GHussey@msd.k12.ny.us