Provides programs and services to people of all ages with developmental disabilities.
State Education Department resource in Valhalla for families of school-age children with disabilities; also maintains a catalog of parent workshops and regional events.
Provides training, service, and community consultation and research for children and adults with disabilities.
https://youtu.be/izkN5vLbnw8 (watch)
NYS Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
https://www.nyconnects.ny.gov/providers/vesid-office-of-vocational-educational-services-for-individuals-with-disabilities-sofa-li-103098
Social, Recreational & Therapeutic Services
Navigating the Spectrum
Navigating the Spectrum, LLC was created with the intent of helping parents maneuver through the various aspects of autism spectrum disorder by helping parents learn practical tools and methods to use within their home environments.
Autism Society
For 57 years and counting, the Autism Society, including our nationwide network of affiliates, connects people to the resources they need through education, advocacy, support, information and referral, and community programming.
Special Education in Plain Language
For 57 years and counting, the Autism Society, including our nationwide network of affiliates, connects people to the resources they need through education, advocacy, support, information and referral, and community programming.
https://www.nysed.gov/special-education/special-education-quality-assurance-eastern-regional-office
AMC Theaters Sensory Friendly Films
AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Wednesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month. Please check your local theatre listings for specific showtimes, and don't forget to share your family fun with #AMCSensoryFriendly.
AMC Danbury 16 offers sensory friendly showings.
https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
The Parent Training & Information at PILS/WILC, is offering the following free webinars during the month of October. All parents in the Lower Hudson Valley are welcome to register and I've provided the registration link for each webinar.
Understanding the CSE Process - Monday 3rd October 1:00pm-2:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_mUutnv15QN-bI8hbvArmGQ
Intro to Dyslexia (Reading) - Wednesday 5th October 12:00pm-1:00pm
https://www.starbridgeinc.org/.../802-dyslexia-a...
Intro to Dysgraphia (Writing) - Wednesday 12th October 12:00pm-1:00pm
https://www.starbridgeinc.org/.../803-dysgraphia-a...
Educational Records Binder - Monday 17th October 1:00pm-2:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_Bd7GBUk6TPWyjSbR8mThUg
Educational Records Binder - Thursday 20th October 7:00pm-8:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_vCy592LmS3y0oJ1LwhYA-w
Intro to Dyscalculia (Math) - Wednesday October 26th 1:00pm-2:00pm
https://www.starbridgeinc.org/.../804-dyscalculia-a.
A View from the Inside: Special Education Attorneys with Disabilities - Wednesday October 26th 7:00pm-8.30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_vCy592LmS3y0oJ1LwhYA-w
Joseph Spatola, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services
jspatola@lakelandschools.org 914-245-1700 ext. 39036 fax: 914-245-2381
Maria Rohle, Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent mrohle@lakelandschools.org
Gisele Staino, Database Specialist/Registrar gstaino@lakelandschoools.org
Sandy Wheeler, Senior Office Assistant swheeler@lakelandschools.org
Tom Ricapito, Office Assistant – Financial Support tricapito@lakelandschools.org
Thomas Murphy, Director of Special Education
tmurphy@lakelandschools.org 914-245-1700 ext. 39043
Kristen Aloisi, Secretary to Director of Special Education kaloisi@lakelandschools.org
Out-of-District Placements
Zizette Deutsch, Special Education Supervisor
zdeutsch@lakelandschools.org 914-245-1700 ext. 39033
Naveena Saly George, Senior Office Assistant nsalygeorge@lakelandschools.org
Lakeland High School
Walter Panas High School
Jessie Wallace, Special Education Supervisor
jwallace@lakelandschools.org 914-245-1700 ext. 39078
Leanne Ferreira, Senior Office Assistant lferreira@lakelandschools.org
Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School
George Washington Elementary School
Linoln-Titus Elementary School
Parochial
Nicole Gallardo, Special Education Supervisor
ngallardo@lakelandschools.org 914-245-1700 ext. 39010
Nora Consigliere, Senior Office Assistant nconsigliere@lakelandschools.org
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schoool
Van Cortlandville Elementary School
Mary Ellen Rafferty, Supervisor of Alternative Programs
mrafferty@lakelandschools.org 914-528-0600 ext. 39119
ACE Program
Bridge Program
Frank Gizzo, Director of School Counseling
fgizzo@lakelandschools.org 914 245-1700 ext. 39075
Annie Scarola, Secretary to Director of School Counseling ascarola@lakelandschools.org
Catherine LeBlanc, School Psychologist
cleblanc@lakelandschools.org 914-245-1700 ext. 39056
Doreen Matthews, Senior Office Assistant dmatthews2@lakelandschools.org
Committee on Preschool Special Education
Elaine Benson, Job Developer and Transition Specialist ebenson@lakelandschools.org