During the SCHOOL CLOUSE due to COVID-19, if you have an urgent request for Special Education Records, please email ust the following email lczemerynski@opschools.org

Psychologists & Social Workers: 209-6248
Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy: 209-6249

Students with special educational needs may receive services, attend programs or be enrolled in special classes in district-sponsored elementary or secondary level schools. A number of these classes are housed in district schools where emphasis is placed on integrating the pupils in regular classes and special subject areas whenever appropriate.

Children with more intense needs may be served by BOCES programs, agencies, or private schools in the area. Special education teachers, teacher aides, psychologists, social workers, speech/language, occupational and physical therapists constitute a support team for the district's effort to secure or provide help for students.


Nonpublic School Special Education Services
For more information, call 209-6289.

New York State Education Law 3602-c states that if a parent, guardian or legal custodian of a student with a disability wishes to have his or her child receive special education programs and services while enrolled in the nonpublic school, the parent or guardian or legal custodian must file a Dual Enrollment letter with the Special Education Office for special education services with the school district of residence on or before June 1 preceding the school year for which such services are requested.

If you are concerned your child may have a learning disability or needs special education, please visit these electronic resources for additional information:

Parents who suspect their child has an educational disability should contact their child's teacher, the school psychologist assigned to their building, a guidance counselor, or the principal.

If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Special Education at (209-6248).

For a parents guide to Special Education in NY please visit - A Parent's Guide: Special Education in New York State for Children Ages 3-21

For technical assistance please visit - www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/techassist/parentcenters.htm