Dear Families and Ridgefield Community Members,

Welcome to the Ridgefield Public Schools Special Services website. We’ve created this space to serve as a central hub for families seeking information, resources, and support related to the wide range of services our department provides.

The Office of Special Services is dedicated to supporting students who have diverse learning, behavioral, health, and social-emotional needs. We work in close collaboration with families, educators, school-based teams, and the Curriculum & Instruction Department to ensure that all students have equitable access to meaningful learning opportunities. Together, we are committed to fostering inclusive practices that support the growth and development of the whole child.

Through this site, you’ll find information about the following services and supports:

• Special Education and the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
  
  

• Section 504 planning and accommodations
  
  

• Pupil Personnel Services, including school psychologists, social workers, and counselors
  
  

• Homebound and Hospital Instruction
  
  

• English Language Instruction for multilingual learners
  
  

• Homeless Liaison Services to support students experiencing housing instability
  
  

• Health and Wellness Services, including the work of our district’s school nurses
  
  

We recognize that navigating support systems can be challenging, and our goal is to make information more accessible, communication more transparent, and collaboration more meaningful. Whether you are new to these services or have partnered with us before, we hope this site offers helpful guidance and a welcoming entry point into our department.

Please explore the site and don’t hesitate to reach out to our team if we can support you further. We are here to listen, collaborate, and help every student succeed.

Warmly,

Elizabeth Hannaway, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of Special Services

Anthony Showah, Ed.D., Assistant Director of Special Education