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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

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

Special Education Gallery

special education teacher and student
LifeLink PSU Graduation Parade
Hearing Support teacher and student
Wild Dream Team teacher and student
A student in a wheelchair during graduation
Multiple Disability Support teacher and student
Marching Band in homecoming parade
Student makes a heart shape with hands
Adaptive Physical Education teacher and student
A student carries a torch during the special olympics parade
Students are cheered on by classmates during a parade