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DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
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Staff DirectoryAssistant Superintendent of Special EducationKim HoelscherSchool 12/ Math Science Technology School 19733 Ash Street 14204/646 East Delevan 14215716-816-4732khoelscher@buffaloschools.orgDirector--Instructional ProgramsRobyn TateMath Science Technology School 197--Room 132646 East Delevan Avenue 14215716-816-3529rtate@buffaloschools.orgDirector--Committee on Special EducationNicole DoneganMath Science Technology School 197--Room 132646 East Delevan Avenue 14215716-816-3139ndonegan@buffaloschools.orgSupervisor--Special Education PlacementErin BarrenSchool 1233 Ash Street 14204716-816-4746ebarren@buffaloschools.orgSupervisor--Committee on Special EducationJulie FumantiMath Science Technology School 197--Room 219646 East Delevan Avenue 14215716-816-7622jfumanti@buffaloschools.orgSupervisor--Committee on Special EducationDr. Jennifer L. Hodgson, Ph.DMath Science Technology School 197--Room 219646 East Delevan Avenue 14215716-816-3939jljones@buffaloschools.orgSupervisor--Instructional ProgramsMelanie Koch-BenhamMath Science Technology School 197--Room 221646 East Delevan Avenue 14215mkoch@buffaloschools.orgSupervisor--Instructional ProgramsDr. Toni Mixon, Ph.DMath Science Technology School 197--Room 221646 East Delevan Avenue 14215716-816-4012tmixon@buffaloschools.orgSupervisor--Related Services and MedicaidDeanna RiveraMath Science Technology School 197--Room 219646 East Delevan Avenue 14215716-816-7931drivera@buffaloschools.orgSupervisor--Staffing and Instructional ProgramsKatie WilbertMath Science Technology School 197--Room 221646 East Delevan Avenue 14215716-816-3566kwilbert@buffaloschools.orgSpecial Education CoachesMath Science Technology School 197, Room 131646 East Delavan AvenueBuffalo, New York 14215Anita Martell716-816-3393ammartell@buffaloschools.orgMelanie Flynn716-816-3187mflynn@buffaloschools.orgSpecial Education Department Clerical StaffLiz AliCommunity Education Leader716-816-4736lrivera@buffaloschools.orgLaVerne M. LeeAdministrative Assistant716-816-3619llee@buffaloschools.orgLaura LavisAccount Clerk Typist716-816-3566llavis@buffaloschools.orgVacancySenior Stenographer716-816-4746@buffaloschools.org
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Vision
The Buffalo Public Schools Special Education Department will be nationally known for systematic implementation of practices that produce substantial gains in self-advocacy, specially designed instruction and appropriate instruction for career development and work-based learning.
Mission
The BPS Special Education Department supports students and families by providing an educational foundation that enables students to think, communicate, and apply skills in the real world.
This web page provides information on a variety of topics relating to special education for parents, students and the BPS community.
Each one of our schools has a Student Support Team (SST). The SST is a group of educational professionals who assist parents and staff when a student experiences difficulties in school. SST members include a Psychologist, Social Worker and School Counselor, and others.
Our Student Support Team is a problem solving team that:
- generates ideas that will help students succeed in school,
- suggests specially designed instruction for students resistant to traditional teaching and /or classroom management techniques
- assists with implementation of academic &/or behavior interventions intended to promote student's success in school.
Contact the Student Support Team by calling the main number at the school. There are posters in the main office of every school with contact information!
Committee on Special Education - CSE
Every school has a CSE Chairperson that facilitates the process to ensure compliance with Federal and State Regulations. Contact the school to contact the CSE Chair.
Questions regarding Special Education Placement should be emailed to SPEDPlacement@buffaloschools.org
Special Education Records can be requested through Spedrecords@buffaloschools.org
General Special Education Questions: spedquestions@buffaloschools.org
Attention Parents!
If you are a resident of this school district and you have placed, or are considering placing, your child who has a disability or is suspected of having a disability in a nonpublic school for which you would be paying tuition, the letter available below contains information important for you to know.
CLICK HERE to download the letter to Parents who place their Children in Nonpublic Schools.