| Special Education and Response to Intervention Carl Sztuczko - Special Education Director Elementary Staff Sarah Harrison-Speech & Language Pathologist Deb McLaughlin-Resource Room-Nikkari Peggy Sztuczko-Resource Room-Nikkari Middle School Staff Patrick McLaughlin-Resource Room High School Staff Gary Stanglewicz-Resource Room Carmen Bajena-Resource Room GIRESD Staff Kim Laurenz- Occupational Therapist Kate Sandow-School Psychologist Kelli Koonter-Physical Therapist Lisa Biehl-School Social Worker Paula van Schooneveld- ASD Teacher Consultant Nikoma Lipka-GIRESD Deaf Education/Hard of Hearing-Carrie Knause Kristin Knight-GIRESD Deaf Education/Hard of Hearing-Nikkari Megan Casey-GIRESD Deaf Education/Hard of Hearing-TSN & HS Tim Ferguson-GIRESD MoCI Classroom-HS Anne Steere-GIRESD Deaf Education/Hard of Hearing Teacher Consultant In conjunction with the Gratiot-Isabella RESD, the St. Louis Public Schools provides a full array of special education services necessary to meet the individual needs of all students with special needs. St. Louis Public Schools buildings provide programming for students with a wide variety of disabilities. Should staff members or families have concerns about the educational needs of students, a referral process may be initiated from which it will be determined whether special education services are necessary. We have a flowchart available that outlines the referral and IEP process. For assistance in identifying the various acronyms associated with special education, refer to the attached chart. The Michigan Department of Education website provides information to families about special education rules and regulations. Additionally, you may access a copy of Procedural Safeguards Available to Parents of Students with Disabilities. (Also available in Spanish.) For additional information on special education, access one of the following sites-both clearinghouses for sites on most every special education area of interest: Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC) - The IRSC website is dedicated to children with disabilities and other health related disorders worldwide. Providing numerous categories and links, Online Communities - a place where you can ask questions or share infomration, access to recent news articles, and books. Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) is a collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to Special Education. This collection exists in order to make on-line Special Education resources more easily and readily available in one location. This site will continually modify, update, and add additional informative links. Frequently Asked Questions: I want to have my child tested for special education support services. How do I go about doing this? If you have concerns about your child"s academic progress, discuss them with your child"s teacher. They may have suggestions on what you can work with your child on at home. If, after using the suggestions, you are still concerned, contact your child"s principal to schedule a Child Study Team. This team consists of our school psychologist, social worker (if necessary),your child"s teacher, principal, and yourself. At this time, your child"s progress will be discussed, and a short term plan will be developed and implemented. If, after this plan is implemented, the team feels that progress is still not being made, a referral for special education services will be made. I have questions concerning special education services in the St. Louis Public Schools. Who do I contact? Please direct questions to Mr. Carl Sztuczko at 681-5131, or by e-mail at sztuczko@edzone.net |
