Special Education

"Special Education is a Service, Not a Place"

For a student to receive special education services, a multi-disciplinary evaluation must be completed and show that the child qualifies for one of the 13 disability categories set forth by federal law (IDEA) AND show that the disability is adversely affects their learning which requires specially designed instruction to address.  Prior to a request for a special education evaluation, a school district is required try to help the child through the MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) which provides extra support and specific, research based interventions.  If all interventions have been exhausted and the child continues to struggle, the MTSS team refers the child for a special education evaluation.  Although a parent can request an evaluation at any time, it is encouraged that they work along with the building MTSS to try to close the learning gaps through the targeted intervention approach.  If a parent still chooses to request an evaluation after meeting with the building administration to discuss their concerns, it should be done in writing and include the specific educational concerns.  Requests can be sent to the provided address. 
 

	Auburn Enlarged City School District Harriet Tubman Administration Building 78 Thornton Avenue Auburn, NY 13021
	Babette Valentine Executive Director of Special Education  315.255.8854 babettevalentine@aecsd.education	K-6 Coordinator Aliza Querns 315.255.8819 alizaquerns@aecsd.education	7-12 Coordinator  Michelle Pronti 315.255.8775 michellepronti@aecsd.education
Secretaries Special Education Pre-School Special Education K-12 Special Education K-12	Cassandra Cuipylo Leah Millus TBD	Phone:  315.255.8802 Fax:  315.704.1014 Phone:  315.255.8833 Fax:  315.704.1014 TBD	Preschool (CPSE) Chairperson  Mark Sabine  315.255.8872 marksabine@aecsd.education