WELCOME!

A website devoted to providing resources for students and families for academic, communication, social, emotional and other needs.

Mission Statement:

Achievement for ALL in a safe, nurturing setting; honoring our diversity.

Pittsfield Office of Special Education (OSE) Team

Bethany Araujo, Nurse

Kathy Gaines, Physical Therapist

Ryan Michaud, School Psychologist 

Dawn Monroe, Resource Room Teacher

Jonathan Mustapha, School Social Worker

Melissa Vella, Occupational Therapist

TBD, Speech Language Pathologist

Julia Williams,  Resource Room Teacher


Teacher Assistants

Mrs. Akhter

Ms. Clark

Mrs. Kahn

Ms. Woodman

Ms. Ziemba



Procedural Safeguards

The rights of a parent of a child with a disability and the procedures that "safeguard" those rights under state and federal special education law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, commonly referred to as “IDEA 2004”. 

Procedural Safeguards (English)

Procedural Safeguards (Spanish)

Procedural Safeguards (link to multiple languages)