Office of the Director of Special
Education & Student Services

The South
Orangetown Central School District continues to attract
highly qualified professionals. We have been able to
facilitate the hiring of several new members to our
educational community this year. We welcome our new
staff and look forward to working together.
In
addition, we understand the importance of the
home/school partnership and its impact on student
success. We encourage parent communication and our
commitment to the parent school connection.
Our
talented staff enable our programs to be supportive to
student needs. We work together to design the
appropriate program for all of our students. We are able
to select instructional and related services from a
broad continuum of options to achieve student growth.
We look
forward to working together with all stakeholders in a
strong collaborative model to support the students of
South Orangetown.
The Office of Special Education and Student Services is
available to assist you whenever necessary.
Sincerely,
Michele Fenster
Director of Special Education and Student Services
South Orangetown Central School District
Telephone: (845) 680-1025
Fax: (845) 680-1903
Email:
mfenster@socsd.org
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Debra Arouesty
Special Education &
Student Services Coordinator
(845) 680-1020
Debra Arouesty |

Anita Foerth, Secretary
(845) 680-1026
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Deborah Owen, Secretary
(845) 680-1021 |

Karen Swift, Secretary
(845) 680-1027 |
Committee on Special Education (CSE)
In accordance with
state law, each Board of Education must appoint a CSE to
assist it in meeting its responsibilities to students with
disabilities. The membership may include the parents
of the student, a regular education teacher, a special
education teacher or related service provider, a school
psychologist, an additional parent member, and a
representative of the school district.
Referrals
A student
suspected of having a disability shall be referred in
writing to the Committee on Special Education. A
parent, teacher or administrator may refer a student to the
CSE for an evaluation. Referrals should be
initiated in writing to the school administrator or directly
to the Director of Special Education,
Michele Fenster.
Special Education Information and Data
Special Education Task
Force Presentation, Nov '05
SOCSD Special Education Report - November 2005
NYS District Report Card Students with Disabilities
2005-06
VESID 2005-2006 Parent Questionnaire
Special Education Links for your
information
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