The Office for Students with Exceptionalities       

  18 South Perry St.
  Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  (845) 451-4900, Ext. 3473 (General Number)

  (845) 383-8570 (Fax)
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District 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!