The Special Education Department provides programs and services in accord with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and PA Chapter 14 Special Education Programs for students with disabilities. Special education services are provided according to the primary educational needs of the child, not the category of disability. Related services are designed to enable the child to participate in or access his or her program of special education. Examples of related services are speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing services, audiologist services, counseling, and family training.

2010-2013 Special Education Plan

Categories of Exceptionality

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Pat Moore, Director.....(814) 231-1072

Sharon Salter, Assistant Director......(814) 231-4172

Gail Richner, Secretary to the Director........(814) 231-1072

Julie Coleman, Secretary to the Assistant Director......(814) 231-4172

Janice Davis, Special Education Curriculum Specialist................... (814) 231-1129

Leslyn Radomsky, Assistive Technology Consultant................................ (814) 231-1076