Special Education and Student Services

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District Administration

Deirdre J. Osypuk, PhD
Director of Special Education
dosypuk@ewct.org
(860) 623-3347  ext. 7403

Emily Benedetto
Special Education Supervisor
ebenedetto@ewct.org
(860)623-2433 ext. 5169

Carla Pusztai
Administrative Assistant
cpusztai@ewct.org
(860)623-3347 ext.7403

District Staff

Angel Kennedy
BCBA/B-3 Coordinator
akennedy@ewct.org
860-623-3361 ext. 7323

Susan Moriarty
Physical Therapist
smoriarty@ewct.org

Lauren Beato-Davis
Occupational Therapist
lbeatodavis@ewct.org
860-623-4423 x5142

Dora Campbell
Speech Pathologist/Dyslexia Specialist
dcampbell@ewct.org
860-623-4488 ext. 6155

Quick Info

Registration and Enrollment

Screenings can be scheduled by contacting the special education office at 860-623-3346. In addition, please contact the special education office to schedule an appointment for children ages 5 to 21 that may require special education services, or with any questions regarding a child’s development.
As a reminder, any adult that works directly with a student may make a referral to special education.

Community Partners

East Windsor Public Schools strives to develop strong partnerships within the community. By partnering with local businesses in the area , students placed in the East Windsor Transition Program are provided opportunities to work and learn within the community. Our business partnerships allows our students to gain appropriate work experience where they live and empowers them through vocational training under the supervision of the transition coordinator and job coaches.

Career Opportunities

See all of our job listings here

Staff Directory
Brent Butler
School Psychologist, Grade 7 – 12

Brittany Campochiaro
Speech Language Pathologist, Grades 1-4

Lorin Charanian
East Windsor Transition Program Coordinator

Jeannine Hintze
School Psychologist, PreK – Grade 6

Susan Moriarty
Physical Therapist, PreK – 12

Elizabeth Reid
Speech Language Pathologist, Grades 9-12

Jane Vyce
Speech and Language Pathologist, Grades 5 – 12

Maria Yorgakaros
Speech Language Pathologist, Grades 1-4

Laurie Zimmerman
Occupational Therapist, PreK – 12

About Us

East Windsor Public Schools is responsible for the identification of students with disabilities who may require special education services for children ages 3-22, inclusive.
Broad Brook Elementary School will hold screenings for preschool age children throughout the school year on the first Friday of every month. Screenings can be scheduled by contacting the special education office at 860-623-3346 x7403.
If you suspect your child has a disability that may require specialized instruction, please contact either the school where your child attends or the special education office, as noted above.

Learn more about the Child Find Regulations here.

 

East Windsor Public Schools strives to develop strong partnerships within the community. By partnering with local businesses in the area , students placed in the East Windsor Transition Program are provided opportunities to work and learn within the community. Our business partnerships allows our students to gain appropriate work experience where they live and empowers them through vocational training under the supervision of the transition coordinator and job coaches. 

  • Crestview Country Club
  • Next Fitness
  • Planet Fitness
  • Chili’s
  • Marriott
  • Walgreens
  • Marshalls
  • Pickle jar deli
  • East Windsor Parks and Rec
  • Edible Arrangements
  • Geissler’s

About the Special education Department

The Office of Special Education is proud to offer a continuum of services for students with all types of needs or supports. We are committed to helping each individual student succeed not just in academic achievement, but in their social, emotional, and behavioral growth. We know that students thrive when home and school work together, which is why we invite you to partner with us in your child’s education.

Our continuum of services approach allows us to help each child, regardless of support needed.

At the least restrictive end, we offer a full inclusion model with modifications/accommodations and paraprofessional support. Next along the continuum is a resource model where students receive some specialized instruction in a small group setting.

At the most sophisticated end of the continuum, we offer special programs for students with significant disabilities who require a smaller classroom setting with increased levels of adult supports. The goal is always to have all students included in the least restrictive environment that is appropriate for them.

All but two grade levels in our district are assigned a grade level special education teacher. Shared grade level assignments vary year to year based on student needs.

In addition to grade level special education teachers, we also have special program teachers to work with students with more significant disabilities who require a higher level of adult support.

These programs include STRIVE and Discovery and they are offered in each of the three schools. STRIVE is primarily for students who require Discrete Trial Instruction (DTI) and functional life skills. Discovery is mainly for students’ whose significant behavioral challenges impact their ability to be safe and available for instruction in the general education classroom on a consistent basis. 

In addition, we offer a Transition Program for students ages 18-21 (inclusive) who require additional vocational skills and training to prepare for post-secondary life. Our Transition students are proud of their newly renovated classroom which boasts a state-of-the-are kitchen and washer and dryer for them to practice daily living skills when they are not on work sites in the community.

Our district staff consists of a BCBA, OT, PT, and Dyslexia Specialist. Each building has at least one full-time Speech Language Pathologist, Social Worker, and School Psychologist. In addition, we have one full-time Speech Language Pathologist Assistant and Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.

Location

70 South Main Street
East Windsor, CT 06088

School Hours

M-F: 8am – 4pm
Weekends: Closed

Phone & Fax

P: 860.623.3361 | F: 860.623.7197

Extended School Year Information

About Extended School Year

Extended School Year services are available to some students based on their Individualized Education Plans (or IEPs). These services are not the same thing as summer school. They are specialized instruction or related services that are part of a child’s IEP. Not all students with IEPs qualify for  Extended School Year services. Families are notified in the spring by their child’s case manager if they qualify for ESY.

Should you have questions or to learn more, please contact us at 1 860-623-3346

 

Students

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Employees

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Get In Touch

Location: 70 South Main Street, East Windsor, CT 06088

Telephone: (860) 623-3361

Email: info@ewct.org

School Hours: M-F: 8 am – 4 pm