FAMILY INFORMATION 2018-2019
SPECIAL SERVICES And 504 SUPPORT
MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
MMS Child Study Team
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Ms. Jayne Rigg, Case Manager/Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC)
973-378-7660 x3038 jrigg@somsd.k12.nj.us Ms. Sophia Mui, Case Manager/School Psychologist 973-378-7660 x3039 smui@somsd.k12.nj.us Ms. Valencia Henry, Case Manager/CST Social Worker 973-378-7660 x3045 vhenry@somsd.k12.nj.us Ms. Renee Joyce, Special Education Supervisor, Grades 6-12 973-762-5600 x1145 rjoyce@somsd.k12.nj.us Dr. Laura Morana, Interim Director of Special Services 973-762-5600 x lmorana@somsd.k12.nj.us Mr. Dion Patterson, MMS Assistant Principal and point person for Special Education at MMS 973-378-7660 x3008 dpatters@somsd.k12.nj.us |
Students with IEPs at MMS-Who should I call?
Child Study Team-Amendments to IEP
-Specific language on IEP -Program concerns (placement, frequency of services, adding/ terminating services) -Evaluations -State testing accommodations Guidance -Scheduling concerns (switching classes) -Pressing social-emotional concerns |
Administration-Lost/stolen items
-harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) concerns -Transportation -Student registration (entering/exiting) Classroom Teacher -Classroom-related concerns -Implementation of IEP (accommodations/ modifications, goals & objectives) -homework concerns -classroom tests/quizzes -grades -progress reports/report cards |
*Case Managers are assigned by Department of Special Services*
504s at MMS |
Mr. Louis Brown, MMS 504 Coordinator
lbrown@somsd.k12.nj.us 973-378-7660 x3007 Ms. Michaia Brown, Guidance Secretary (to schedule an appointment/team meeting) mbrown@somsd.k12.nj.us 973-378-7660 x3030 Ms. April Battle (students with last names A-K) abattle@somsd.k12.nj.us 973-378-7660 x3033 Ms. Kelli Dios (students with last names L-Z) kdios@somsd.k12.nj.us 973-378-7660 x3034 Ms. Julie Porter, RN, CSN (School Nurse) (504 medical issues or questions) jporter@somsd.k12.nj.us 973-378-7660 x3009 |
Students with 504s at MMS-Who should I call?
Mr. Brown-Meets annually with families of 504 students to review and update 504 as necessary.
-Amendments to 504 -Specific language on 504 |
Guidance Counselors-Scheduling concerns (switching classes)
-504 Concerns -Pressing social-emotional concerns |
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Additional Notes
-Each administrator at MMS is assigned a grade level that we support. We review and monitor student attendance, academic needs, and supports/interventions. Ms. Gronau keeps 6th grade each year and Mr. Brown and Mr. Patterson “loop” with a grade for two years. The 2018-2019 assignments and grade level information are listed below. The team structure is critical to supporting all learners at MMS. Your child’s team leader is a wonderful and very important resource if you have questions about meeting your child’s needs at MMS.
Grade 6 |
Administrator Assigned: Ms. Gronau, Principal dgronau@somsd.k12.nj.us 973-378-7660 x3001
Team Leaders: Wildcats-Ms. O’Sullivan mosulliv@somsd.k12.nj.us x3130 Silver Lions-Ms. Sudol lsudol@somsd.k12.nj.us x3011 Red Tigers-Ms. Varney rvarney@somsd.k12.nj.us x3283 |
Grade 7 |
Administrator Assigned: Mr. Patterson, Asst. Prin. dpatters@somsd.k12.nj.us 973-378-7660 x3008
Team Leaders: Mountain Screamers-Mr. O’Dell rodell@somsd.k12.nj.us x3285 Pumas-Ms. Schlatmann aschlatm@somsd.k12.nj.us x3612 King Cats-Mr. Rosefort srosefor@somsd.k12.nj.us x3275 |
Grade 8 |
Administrator Assigned: Mr. Brown, Asst. Principal lbrown@somsd.k12.nj.us 973-378-7660 x3007
Team Leaders: Mountain Lions-Ms. Herstatt aherstat@somsd.k12.nj.us x3155 Fire Cats-Mr. Palmgren rpalmgre@somsd.k12.nj.us x3156 Panthers-Ms. Serpico mserpico@somsd.k12.nj.us x 3166 |
ISTEP
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ISTEP is a program at Maplewood Middle School that provides Individual, Group and Family Counseling to Students with significant Social, Emotional, And/Or Behavioral Issues, in addition to providing consultation to and collaboration with staff members working with the student.
Amy Pitucco- School Social Worker X3021 •Apitucco@somsd.K12.nj.us Lydia Frasier- Special Education Teacerh (ISTEP) • lfrasier@somsd.k12.nj.us |
Additional Links: |
MMS Administration, Staff, Guidance, The Hub and grade specific Team and Site information
MMS District webpage Searchable District Directory Kiersten Carlson, MMS HSA Special Education Liason •lissenden@verizon.net |
SOMSD District Special Services Information
The district site for special services can be found here: http://www.somsd.k12.nj.us/Domain/32
For a comprehensive step by step guide of how to navigate the special services process, please refer to the Special Services Resource Packet. This packet also includes district contacts, the differences between an IEP and a 504, frequently asked questions and other support resources. It can be found here: http://bit.ly/2qb68HB.
The District's 504 information can be found here: www.somsd.k12.nj.us/Page/4303
Parent’s legal rights can be found in a document called PRISE (Parental Rights in Special Services). You can find this document in English on the district site by clicking here: www.state.nj.us/education/specialed/form/prise/prise.pdf . You can find the PRISE in other languages on the NJ State's Special Services page by clicking here: www.nj.gov/education/specialed/info/ .
For a comprehensive step by step guide of how to navigate the special services process, please refer to the Special Services Resource Packet. This packet also includes district contacts, the differences between an IEP and a 504, frequently asked questions and other support resources. It can be found here: http://bit.ly/2qb68HB.
The District's 504 information can be found here: www.somsd.k12.nj.us/Page/4303
Parent’s legal rights can be found in a document called PRISE (Parental Rights in Special Services). You can find this document in English on the district site by clicking here: www.state.nj.us/education/specialed/form/prise/prise.pdf . You can find the PRISE in other languages on the NJ State's Special Services page by clicking here: www.nj.gov/education/specialed/info/ .
SOMSD Family Support & Advocacy Information
SIGN UP FOR The SEPAC Email list and Email The Parenting Center to be added to their e-blast - they will update you on all the meetings for the groups listed below!
SEPAC
(Special Education Parent Advisory Committee). SEPAC is an advocacy group focused on policies, programs, and practices within the South Orange/Maplewood School District. Families and caregivers of student(s) with learning needs or students eligible for or receiving services under an IEP or 504 plan are encouraged to attend SEPAC Meetings.
This year, the community has one special education parent group as the Special Education PTO has merged with SEPAC. SEPAC provides parents with tools and information to work collaboratively with the school district and to be more effective advocates for their children with special educational needs. Our meetings consist of featured conversations/ presentations as well as support, resource sharing, and the ability to connect with other members of the special education community. Meetings with featured topics are our attempt to get those with similar concerns in the same room at the same time but all are always welcome!
All meetings are 7:30-9PM, Central Office District Meeting Room, 525 Academy St. unless otherwise specified
· Tuesday, 9/25/18 General Support Meeting/ Voting for New Executive Board, CHS Room D16
· Wednesday, 10/24/18 Understood.org presenting an IEP Binder workshop at Montrose Early Childhood Center
· Tuesday, 11/27/18 Support Meeting for families with preschoolers and newcomers to SEPAC
· December - Social event for families, details TBD
· January - date TBD, Renay Zamloot, Educational Advocate to speak
· Tuesday, 2/26/19 Support for families of secondary students
· Wednesday, 3/27/2019 Support for families of out of district students
· Wednesday, 5/22/19 General support for all families/ end of year
The Parenting Center of the School District of Maplewood and South Orange.
The Parenting Center Coordinates the School Social Work Intern Program and offers many workshops throughout the year. The website also contains a flyer with the dates and contact info for the various district Parent Support Group meetings. Support Groups include ADHD/ADD, SOMA 2e (twice exceptional), Navigating the Middle School Years- Cliques, Squads , Bullying & More, Screen Smart Kids , Selective Mutism and Special Siblings. Meeting times for these groups and the Parenting Center Speaker Series can be found by clicking through to the PDFs below.
SOMA 2e (twice exceptional)
This group supports the achievement of gifted students with special needs and their families.
SEPAC
(Special Education Parent Advisory Committee). SEPAC is an advocacy group focused on policies, programs, and practices within the South Orange/Maplewood School District. Families and caregivers of student(s) with learning needs or students eligible for or receiving services under an IEP or 504 plan are encouraged to attend SEPAC Meetings.
This year, the community has one special education parent group as the Special Education PTO has merged with SEPAC. SEPAC provides parents with tools and information to work collaboratively with the school district and to be more effective advocates for their children with special educational needs. Our meetings consist of featured conversations/ presentations as well as support, resource sharing, and the ability to connect with other members of the special education community. Meetings with featured topics are our attempt to get those with similar concerns in the same room at the same time but all are always welcome!
- Email: info@sepacsoma.org
All meetings are 7:30-9PM, Central Office District Meeting Room, 525 Academy St. unless otherwise specified
· Tuesday, 9/25/18 General Support Meeting/ Voting for New Executive Board, CHS Room D16
· Wednesday, 10/24/18 Understood.org presenting an IEP Binder workshop at Montrose Early Childhood Center
· Tuesday, 11/27/18 Support Meeting for families with preschoolers and newcomers to SEPAC
· December - Social event for families, details TBD
· January - date TBD, Renay Zamloot, Educational Advocate to speak
· Tuesday, 2/26/19 Support for families of secondary students
· Wednesday, 3/27/2019 Support for families of out of district students
· Wednesday, 5/22/19 General support for all families/ end of year
The Parenting Center of the School District of Maplewood and South Orange.
The Parenting Center Coordinates the School Social Work Intern Program and offers many workshops throughout the year. The website also contains a flyer with the dates and contact info for the various district Parent Support Group meetings. Support Groups include ADHD/ADD, SOMA 2e (twice exceptional), Navigating the Middle School Years- Cliques, Squads , Bullying & More, Screen Smart Kids , Selective Mutism and Special Siblings. Meeting times for these groups and the Parenting Center Speaker Series can be found by clicking through to the PDFs below.
- www.theparentingcenter.info
- PDF to support group meeting dates for 2018-2019
- PDF of the 2018-2019 Parenting Center Speaker Series schedule
SOMA 2e (twice exceptional)
This group supports the achievement of gifted students with special needs and their families.