Special Education

The Special Education Department provides programs and services in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and PA Chapter 14 Special Education Program 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.

Change in Age of Eligibility for Free and Appropriate Public Education

• PENN*LINK Message, August 30, 2023 
• Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education Letter to Families, in English and Spanish

Administration

Director of Special Education, Heather Pringle, Ed. D.
Secretary, Gail Richner
814-231-1072

Assistant Director of Special Education, Michele Hammersla-Quick, Ed. D.
Secretary, Pam Kraycik
814-231-4172

Panorama Village Administrative Center
240 Villa Crest Drive
State College, PA 16801