Students With Special Needs

The High School Counseling Department assists students with special emotional, learning or situational problems that may interfere with learning. When appropriate, counselors may make referrals to other members of the professional staff such as the school psychologist, the reading specialist or the school district Committee on Special Education. Counselors also may make referrals to appropriate outside agencies when needed. Students who have a handicapping condition that significantly impedes the learning process may apply for special assistance through the school district’s Committee on Special Education. A parent or school official may initiate a request for review by the CSE. Counselors ordinarily coordinate such referrals.