 Special Services
Director:
Debra Kienke
dkienke@obenschools.org
(516) 861-3200
Assistant Director:
TBA
dkienke@obenschools.org
(516) 861-3200 The Department of Special Services includes many
levels of services. We first seek to assist students through
building level interventions and support. We believe all students
should be given the opportunity to access the general education
curriculum with supports before being evaluated for special
education. The largest responsibility of the department is to
oversee the educational needs of students with disabilities. The
identification of students with disabilities and the planning for
appropriate services to meet those needs involves many people. The
range of services provided within the district include related
services (speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical
therapy, and counseling), resource room, inclusion programs and
self-contained special education classes. For needs that cannot be
met within our district programs we utilize BOCES programs and other
neighboring schools. Support services for students and parents who
are concerned about their child’s mental health as it relates to
academics, adjustment, or socialization in school are available. Our
school psychologists and social workers are available to help
support students who may have these needs. |
