Special and Alternative Education
Mission: The mission of the Department of Special Education is to improve the quality of life of students with disabilities and their families by developing and disseminating essential skills, and competencies through teaching, collaboration and service. To the greatest extent possible
Through the coordinated efforts of members of the school community, faculty and staff will embrace individualized practices to ensure that inclusion, instruction and integrative activities aimed at achieving post-secondary goals.
Resources
Contact Information
Dara Joseph - Director of Special and Alternative Education
djoseph@nredlearn.org
(914) 576-4267
Agnes Melendez - Principal Clerk
amelendez@nredlearn.org
(914) 576-4267
Bryan Harris - Clerk
(914) 576-4267
Melissa Szymanowski - Central CSE Chairperson
(914) 576-4224
Joanne Smithwrick - Senior Typist
jsmithwrick@nredlearn.org
(914) 576-4682
Deborah Fox - Central CSE Chairperson
dfox@nredlearn.org
(914) 576-4224
Amelia Hunter - CSE Clerk
ahunter@nredlearn.org
(914)576-4262
Frayda Grossbach - Elementary District Wide Facilitator
fgrossbach@nredlearn.org
(914)819-2326
Lisa Wilson - Elementary CSE Clerk
lwilson@nredlearn.org
(914) 576-4690
Gary Coppolino - Albert Leonard Middle School Assistant Director of Special Education
(914) 576-8080
Elizabeth Sanchez - Albert Leonard Middle School CSE Chairperson
(914) 576-8080
Danielle Brudner - Isaac E. Young Middle School CSE Chairperson
(914) 576-1192
Felicia Schinella - New Rochelle High School Assistant Director of Special Education
(914) 576-8222 or (914)576-8292
Laura Rutto - New Rochelle Office Manager
lrutto@nredlearn.org
(914) 576-8222 or (914)576-8292
Deanna DeLuca - New Rochelle High School CSE Chairperson
dbasile@nredlearn.org
914-576-4546
Kristin Dragone - New Rochelle High School CSE Chairperson
kdragone@nredlearn.org
914-576-5427
Aline Walters - Assistive Technology
(914) 576-8188
Regina Martorello - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
rmartorello@nredlearn.org
Tashica Crawford - Psychologist/Coordinator of Out of District Students
tcrawford@nredlearn.org
914-576-4256
About Us
The Committee on Special Education (CSE) serves children between the ages 5-21 who are eligible for special education age services. Referrals to the Committee on Special Education may be made by district staff or parents. If you suspect that your child may have a disability that requires specialized instruction, you are encouraged to refer your child, in writing to the Committee on Special Education.
The special education department provides a range of supports and services for students who have been identified as having a disability according to federal and state guidelines. Students with disabilities are provided individualized special education programs which can include: related services, assistive technology, and accommodations/modifications in the general education classroom and/or the special education setting. All programs are developed using a team that includes general and special education staff, families and the student.
For children between the ages of 3 and 5, special education services are recommended by the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE).