Pupil Personnel & Special Education

Dr. Stuart Grossman, Director

Ms. Marnie Cohen, Assistant Director

516-801-5060

516-801-5068 (fax)

Thank You!

Thank you to all who supported us in our walk to fight Autism
on October 4 at Jones Beach.

Our team raised $550 with more contributions still rolling in.
We appreciate your support!

—Karen Perelmuter, Heights School

Special Needs Classes at Sportime

Special Needs classes are forming at Sportime in Roslyn.
Saturdays 12-12:30 or 12:30-1. Fee is $35.00.
Great instruction with the help of peer mentors from Roslyn High School.
For more information please call Chris at 484-9222.

Transition Services Fair

Salisbury Center
718 The Plain Road
Westbury, NY 11590
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
6:00 PM – 8:45 PM

The purpose of the fair is to provide information to students and families who will be transitioning to adult services.

Click here for more information

Survey on Autism

The New York State (NYS) Interagency Task Force on Autism is seeking input on the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. As a member of the Task Force, the State Education Department wants to hear from individuals with ASD, parents, other family members, non-profit providers, professionals, advocates, and other interested parties. This brief online survey seeks your opinions regarding which services are most important for meeting the needs of individuals with ASD and their families and which activities related to autism NYS should make a priority. You may access the survey at:

https://app.expressemailmarketing.com/takesurvey.aspx?id=16666

Presentations

Dr. Grossman's presentation on
"Integrated Co-Teaching in Our Elementary Schools"
February, 2009

SEPTA (Special Education PTA)

SEPTA meetings are at Harbor Hill School at 7:30 pm on the following dates:

Tuesday, September 22
SPEAKERS: Dr. Dan Brenner, Superintendent of Schools and Dr. Stuart Grossman, Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Our first meeting of the school year will be with Dr. Brenner and Dr. Grossman discussing current programs and future plans for Special Education in the Roslyn School District. Don’t miss this very informative meeting.

Tuesday, November 17
SPEAKER: Jennifer Ratas, PhD
"Getting the Right Diagnosis and Treatment for your Child"
Dr. Ratas is a licensed clinical psychologist providing individual and family therapy to children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Ratas will address the sign and symptoms of common childhood disorders such as ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder), Anxiety including OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Separation, Phobias, and ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder). She will also discuss how to seek help, testing and treatment options.

Tuesday, January 26
SPEAKER: Amy Greenberg, President of North Shore Autism Circle
"Choosing the Right Camp for the Summer"
Ms. Greenberg is founder of North Shore Autism Circle, a non-profit organization funding recreational programs for children on the autistic spectrum. Amy will be the moderator for our panel of speakers representing different camps. Whether it is Sleep-Away Camp or Day Camp, choosing a camp is challenging when you have a child with special needs.

Tuesday, March 16
SPEAKER: Debbie Berger, Esq.
"Advocating for your Child: Advocacy, Laws and Appropriate Programming"
Ms. Berger is an attorney who represents students with and without disabilities in all areas of special education and general law. She is Co-Chair of the Suffolk County Bar Association Education Law Committee. The best parent is an informed parent. Please join us and learn what you need to know to advocate for your child.

Monday, May 3
SPEAKER: Melissa Sornick, CSW
"The Paradox of the Gifted and Learning Disabled Student"
Ms. Sornick is the school social worker at Kulanu Academy, an educational/vocational program for developmentally disabled middle and high school students. She is also the cofounder of LI-TECA, Inc., Long Island Twice Exceptional Children’s Advocacy, an organization supporting individuals who are gifted with learning differences. This meeting will examine the unique characteristics of the twice exceptional or gifted/learning disabled student and the challenges facing parents and teachers with regard to identification and providing appropriate opportunities and support. Ms. Sornick will talk about the difference between a very bright child and a gifted child and also the different learning styles.