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Special Education
45 Westminster RD.
Canterbury, CT 06331

Canterbury Elementary School

67 Kitt RD.
Canterbury, CT 06331
860-546-6744

Faculty/Case Mangers:

Case Managers:
Case managers are Special Education teachers and/or service providers, responsible for the coordination and implementation of Individual Education Plans for children with special needs.  These plans are responsive to the student’s identified needs, and carried out in accordance with the laws and regulations that apply to the education of students with disabilities.
           
General Responsibilities Include:      

• Acts as the contact person for parents/guardians regarding educationally relevant concerns.
• Acts as an advocate for their students.
• Maintains ongoing communication with members of the student PPT (Planning & Placement Team).
• Collaborates with general education teachers and administrators to ensure coordination of services.
• Provides current information regarding student performance and behavior.
• Provides comprehensive information for annual review PPTs and triennial evaluations.
• Supervises and supports Para Educators.

If you have any questions about Special Education case management, please contact Special Education.

Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School

45 Westminster RD.
Canterbury, CT 06331
860-546-9421

Faculty/Case Managers:

Case Managers:
Case managers are Special Education teachers and/or service providers, responsible for the coordination and implementation of Individual Education Plans for children with special needs.  These plans are responsive to the student’s identified needs, and carried out in accordance with the laws and regulations that apply to the education of students with disabilities.
           
General Responsibilities Include:      

• Acts as the contact person for parents/guardians regarding educationally relevant concerns.
• Acts as an advocate for their students.
• Maintains ongoing communication with members of the student PPT (Planning & Placement Team).
• Collaborates with general education teachers and administrators to ensure coordination of services.
• Provides current information regarding student performance and behavior.
• Provides comprehensive information for annual review PPTs and triennial evaluations.
• Supervises and supports Para Educators.

If you have any questions about Special Education case management, please contact Special Education.

Related Services

Speech and Language (SLP):  Speech and language pathologists provide assessment, analysis, and remediation that lead to improvement and correction of speech and/or language problems.  Services also include collaboration with parents/guardians, teachers, and other school personnel, and in individual cases, coordination with community agencies as well as participation in Planning and Placement Teams (PPTs).

Psychology:  School psychologists are diagnosticians and mental health consultants in the school system.  Through individual psychological testing and other diagnostic techniques, information about possible causes of difficulties can be examined and various forms of educational interventions can be initiated.  Group and individual counseling are provided to students who require such services.  The school psychologists also participate in PPTs and in recommending special services, programs, and modifications to existing programs.

School Counselors:  School counselors support all students within the focus of three aspects of development including academics, career, and personal/social.  Services to meet these goals include classroom participation, group/individual counseling, teacher & parent consultation. 

Occupational and Physical Therapy (OT/PT):  Occupational and physical therapists provide services to children with physical, cognitive, sensory-integrative, and/or learning disabilities which preclude optimal functioning within the school setting.  The occupational and physical therapist develops a service delivery plan in collaboration with others, based on evaluation results and expected outcomes within the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).  Indirect services include collaborative consultation with classroom teachers, school administrators, and outside agencies.

Para Educators

A Para Educator is an individual who is employed in a preschool, elementary school, or secondary school under the supervision of a certified or licensed teacher, who assists in providing a successful and meaningful educational experience for students.