Dear Parents, Students, and Community Members,
Welcome to North Branford Public Schools’ Special Services website! The goal of this site is to provide resources and information related to Special Education and related services. On this site, you will find information related to Referrals to Special Education and the PPT process, Section 504, Preschool and Birth to Three services, Postsecondary Transition services, North Branford Public Schools employment opportunities, and resources for parents.
It is the mission of the Office of Special Services to provide a free and appropriate education for all students, within their least restrictive environment. It is our core belief that all students deserve to learn and grow in a safe and supportive learning environment, with equitable access to engaging and rigorous curriculum. The Special Services department aims to foster students’ independence across academic and social emotional learning opportunities to maximize their full potential as learners and individuals. It is our responsibility to find, evaluate, and identify students with disabilities, as defined by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). For students identified as having a disability under IDEA, we provide specialized instruction, accommodations, modifications, and support as necessary to ensure Individualized Education Programs that are reasonably calculated to enable the child to make progress that is appropriate in light of their circumstances.
The Special Services department in North Branford Public schools values data-based and student-centered decision making within the PPT process. Asset-based language, person-centered planning, and collaboration with families are department priorities as well. We believe that students and families are critical members of the Planning and Placement Team and that together we can optimize every student’s growth and learning potential. Thank you for trusting us with your child’s education. We want to hear from you!
CONTACT US
Sara Alberti, Director salberti@northbranfordschools.org
Kathy Thompson, Supervisor kthompson@northbranfordschools.org
Maria Dumark, Administrative Assistant mdumark@northbranfordschools.org
1332 Middletown Avenue Northford, CT 06472 Phone (203) 484-1230 Fax (203) 484-1445