Monroe-Woodbury fully participates in New York State Education Department’s preschool special education program. Evaluations and specially designed instructional services or programs are provided to eligible children who have a disability that affects their learning.

If a preschool age child (2 1/2 – 5 years old) has some delays in development in language skills, fine or gross motor skills, cognitive skills or is facing physical or behavioral challenges, the parent or a professional who knows the child may make a referral to the school district’s Committee on Preschool Special Education.

The first step is to contact registration at (845) 460-6200 ext 6237 to schedule an appointment to register and to make a formal referral to the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) for your child.  The paperwork will be sent to the CPSE  office and they will contact you to make an appointment to speak with the Chairperson.  Please feel free to contact the CPSE office at (845) 460-6700 ext 6786 if you have any questions.

To measure a child’s abilities and to describe his/her developmental, learning, behavioral and other personality characteristics

A parent interview for the purpose of obtaining background information on family history, including medical and birth histories

Information from a child’s physician based on an examination completed within the past year or a physical examination conducted as part of the evaluation

• Speech and language

• Physical therapy

• Occupational therapy

• Hearing

• Educational abilities

• Vision

• The parent(s) of the child

• A general education teacher, if the child is attending a preschool program

• A special education teacher

• The Chairperson of the Committee on Preschool Special Education, who can explain the district’s curriculum and special education options

• An individual who can interpret the results of the evaluation, typically a school psychologist

• The committee may also include individuals who have knowledge or special expertise regarding the child, as well as a licensed representative of the municipality.

There are a number of factors which contribute to a child’s eligibility for preschool services. Parents may wish to consult the New York State Parents’ Guide to Special Education, or the New York State site devoted to Policies concerning Preschool Special Education. 
For more information, please contact Pupil Personnel Services Department.

Karen Jordan
kjordan@mw.k12.ny.us
(845)460-6700 ext 6781

Eric Eulau (K-5)
eeulau@mw.k12.ny.us
(845)460-6700 ext 6789

Randi Connolly (6-12)
rconnolly@mw.k12.ny.us
(845)460-6700 ext 6749

Gina Matise, Chairperson
gmatise@mw.k12.ny.us
(845)460-6700 ext

Christine Seijas, Chairperson
cseijas@mw.k12.ny.us
(845)460-6700 ext 6786

45 Route 32
Central Valley, NY 10917
FAX (845)460-6063

Special Education

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