Tully Central School District Office of Student Support Services (Special Education) works throughout the year to meet the needs of students identified with an educational disability and supported by an Individualized Educational Program (IEP). We make every effort to educate our students in the least restrictive environment possible; at times, this may require an alternate setting or educational program. Ultimately, it is our goal to ensure that all students exit our programs with the ability to (as independently as possible) be an integral and productive member of their community.  

Support is provided for eligible students beginning at age three through high school commencement or the year in which the student turns age 21. We work with the Onondaga County Department of Health to provide programs and services for children ages 3-5, who qualify under the Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE). A continuum of services is provided for the vast majority of our students, K-12, within district programs. A small percentage of our students require more intensive support than can be provided within our district. Therefore, we work collaboratively with the Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES to identify the most appropriate program to meet each student's needs and utilize the BOCES programs that are available to us.  

The Committee on Special Education (CSE) or the Committee on Pre-school Special Education (CPSE) meets at a minimum, annually, to review a student's progress based on the IEP goals and academic progress of each student. Based on that progress and the student's present levels of performance, goals are re-established, and then it is determined what program and services are required to meet those IEP goals. At times, regular education support programs may also be the most appropriate level of support for students with disabilities. 

Our program models will exemplify the district's mission:  “To create a bold, student-centered blueprint that inspires and shapes a thriving future for all.”

We welcome you to contact us at (315) 696-6221 if we can assist you in any way. Please look over the links for resources throughout our page

Warmly,

Adam O'Neill, Director of Student Support Services

Stephanie Lenhart, Exec. Secretary for Student Support Services

If you have any questions/concerns about your child ages 3 - 21 concerning the development of academic, social, emotional, or physical skills, please contact:

Adam O'Neill                                                                                     Stephanie Lenhart

Director of Student Support Services                                           Exec. Secretary for Student Support Services

Tully Central School District                                                          Tully Central School District

20 State Street                                                                                   20 State Street

Tully, NY 13159                                                                                    Tully, NY  13159

   315-696-6221                                                                                      315-696-6221

f. 315-292-5000 

Announcements Regarding Snow Days and CSE Meetings

School Closings or Delays

1 Hour Delay: CSE/CPSE/504 meetings scheduled to begin before 9:00AM will be cancelled & rescheduled by our office.

2 Hour Delay: Meetings scheduled to begin before 10:00AM will be cancelled & rescheduled by our office.

Closing: All meetings will be cancelled & rescheduled by our office.

Transportation for Students with Special Needs in BOCES Programs

When Tully School District is closed for students due to inclement weather, busing to special education BOCES programs will also be cancelled that day for the safety of all of our students.