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Special Education and Student Supports Administrators

The Greenwich Public Schools provides specialized instruction to students ages 3-22 eligible under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) through a continuum of district services and supports. Students are educated with their non-disabled peers in general education classes, Special Education classes and related services.

Greenwich Public Schools
Special Education & Student Supports
2024-2025 Department Priorities

  1. Promote a positive culture and climate in the Special Education and Student Supports Department in order for staff and students to have a sense of belonging and support
    • SESS department-wide celebrations and collaboration
    • Administrative presence and support within buildings through ongoing coaching and support for program implementation 
    • Professional development and support to cultivate a responsive environment that meets the needs of all GPS educators and students
  2. Family and community partnership to build stronger relationships and increase opportunities that help all students and families thrive
    • Providing family workshops
    • Ongoing and consistent communication
    • Collaboration with community partners
  3. Educate all students to the highest levels of academic achievement with access to high-quality instruction 
    • Ensuring effective development of IEPs and 504s
    • Implementing specially designed instruction (SDI) to ensure access to the general education curriculum by using data-driven decisions and progress monitoring to measure growth through research-based methods. 
    • Supporting access to advanced-level curriculum

The Parent's Guide to Special Education in Connecticut: 

A Parent's Guide to Special Education 2021 (ct.gov)
Una guía de educación especial para los padres de Connecticut

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Special Education Procedures and Practices Manual:
Special Education Procedures and Practices Manual 

SESS Information and Resources