- Poughkeepsie City School District
- Overview
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The Office for Students with Exceptionalities
18 South Perry St.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 451-4900, Ext. 3473 (General Number)(845) 383-8570 (Fax)
MapDistrict Mission
We are champions of children who inspire and nurture the whole child by providing innovative, high-quality educational opportunities that prepare all students to embark on individual paths of success in a globally diverse community.The Office of Students with Exceptionalities is responsible for a wide range of programs and support for students. We coordinate the district's Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) initiative. Teams in each of our schools recommend interventions for students who are referred to the building intervention team because they are struggling with their learning or behavior. Teachers, intervention specialists in reading and math and other service provider staff implement the MTSS recommendations, monitor and review student progress in the interventions, and continually update recommendations to support the learning and growth of each student referred to the team.
Our department coordinates all special education services across Poughkeepsie's schools through the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and the Committee on Special Education (CSE), and we oversee all Section 504 accommodation plans to assure that all students have access to their learning, and are provided with what they need to make progress. Other activities of our department include the assignment of tutors for homebound instruction, and coordination of student disciplinary hearings (otherwise known as Superintendent's Hearings) for all registered students in the district.
We are committed to service to the students and families of Poughkeepsie. We are here to help you and answer your questions. Our staff can provide information and guidance for parents in all of the areas managed within our department. Below is a list of key personnel who can help to assist you with specific questions about MTSS, 504, Special Education, Homebound Instruction and Superintendent's Hearings.
To serve your needs, we've created the following chart so you will know exactly who to contact in our office. We look forward to helping you so together we can support your child's learning and progress!
CONTACT
EMAIL
PHONE
General Information
Department Secretaries
See below for emails for each school
or program
845-437-3473
FAX
845-363-8570
Department Oversight
Dr. Iris Goliger, Executive Director
451-4900 ext.3476
Department Communications, Superintendent Hearings
Solita Moran-Frye, Administrative School Secretary
451-4900 ext.5721
Billing, Requisitions, Homebound Instruction
Takisha Morton, Account Clerk
451-4900 ext.5726
Parent Support/Advocate
Aurora Porto, Spanish Speaking District Family Advocate
845-874-8520
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Andrew Rao,
MTSS Coordinator
451-4900 ext.1498
Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)
Triesha Foglia-Edwards, CSE/CPSE Coordinator
451-4900 ext.5724
Sherry Yohe, Secretary
451-4900 ext.5722
CSE Chairperson
Kimberly Ross
451-4900 ext.1366
Early Learning Center (ELC)
Triesha Foglia-Edwards, CSE/CPSE Coordinator
tedwards@poughkeepsieschools.org
451-4900 ext.5724
Sherry Yohe, Secretary
451-4900 ext.5722
Clinton Elementary
Triesha Foglia-Edwards, CSE/CPSE Coordinator
tedwards@poughkeepsieschools.org
451-4900 ext.5724
Corie Davis, Secretary
451-4900 ext.5719
Krieger Elementary
Michelle O’Gara, CSE Coordinator
451-4900 ext.5723
Yinet McClendon, Secretary
451-4900 ext.5727
Warring Elementary
Michelle O’Gara, CSE Coordinator
451-4900 ext.5723
Yinet McClendon, Secretary
451-4900 ext.5727
Poughkeepsie Middle School
Michelle O’Gara, CSE Coordinator
451-4900 ext.5723
Laura Hamedl, Secretary
451-4900 ext.5725
Morse Elementary
Alisa Balestrino, CSE Coordinator
451-4900 ext.5728
Corie Davis, Secretary
451-4900 ext.5719
Poughkeepsie High School
Alisa Balestrino, CSE Coordinator
451-4900 ext.5728
Lisa Velez, Secretary
451-4900 ext.5720
BOCES Placed Students
Triesha Foglia-Edwards, Coordinator
451-4900, ext.5724
Laura Hamedl, Secretary
451-4900 ext.5725
Parentally Placed (Parochial) Students
Triesha Foglia-Edwards, Coordinator
451-4900 ext. 5724
Lisa Velez, Secretary
451-4900 ext.5720
Out of District Approved Private Schools
Triesha Foglia Edwards, Coordinator
451-4900 ext. 5724
Lisa Velez, Secretary
451-4900 ext. 5720
Little Water Preparatory School (Charter)
Triesha Foglia-Edwards, Coordinator
451-4900, ext.5724
Corie Davis, Secretary
451-4900 ext.5719
Section 504 Accomodation Plans
US Dept of Education - 504 Resource Guide
Other Relevant NYS regulations
For the New York State regulations on Home Schooling, click here.
For the New York State regulations on Homeless Students, click here.
For the New York State Information about Students With Disabilities (Special Education in NYS for Children 3-21 - A Parent's Guide).
News & Info
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Parent Groups and Workshops for April
Here is a list of Parent Groups and Workshops for April. All families of a child with a developmental disability are welcomed and the workshops are free of charge.
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FREE Parent Workshops being offered by Center for Spectrum Services.
Using Verbal Behavior Strategies at Home workshop being offered. Please join us
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Tomorrow
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM School Board Regular Meeting