Specialized Student Services
Department Overview
Special Needs, Special Help, Special Education...our motto is a firm commitment to the hundreds of families, children, and teachers we serve in the Specialized Student Services Department. Students of all ages and special needs receive health and disability related services. Our program's success is thanks to the many dedicated staff, school district personnel, and partnering agencies with whom we work to provide programs and services.
Dennis Mathews
Associate Superintendent
dennis.mathews@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x240
Anita Tenold
Admin Assistant
anita.tenold@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x316
AUDIOLOGICAL SERVICES
Sarah Shetler
sarah.shetler@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x241
Rachel Dillman
rachel.dillman@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x348
On-site audiometric assessments, otoacoustic emissions for accurate testing of children birth to 21 years old, as well as hearing education materials. Generates reports to districts, parents, doctors, and outside agencies. Connects parents with support and counseling services. Assists with the location of funding sources for parents and schools for hearing-related equipment.
ESD 112 REGIONAL AUTISM CONSULTING CADRE
Tony Dunn
tony.dunn@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x271
The ESD 112 Regional Autism Consulting Cadre is a group of concerned, interested professional educators seeking to enhance their base of knowledge regarding persons with autism. Further, the cadre will develop and support the dissemination of best practice information through meaningful consultation to and collaboration with school districts in the ESD 112 region.
BIRTH THROUGH TWO YEARS SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
Susan Helms-Peyer
susan.helmspeyer@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x302
Special education services to eligible children in Clark, Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, and Pacific counties, and Ocean Beach School District. Includes home-based program for eligible children.
CHILD SCREENING
Carol Hall
carol.hall@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x275
Serves 3-5 years. Screening determines the child's eligibility for intervention and program needs. A team of qualified professionals works in partnership with parents to design and implement a program that is individual to each child and family. Parental expectations and ideas are primary to the program development and implementation.
FAMILY RESOURCE COORDINATOR TRAINING (FRC)
Carol Hall
carol.hall@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x275
State contract with DSHS/ITEIP to provide training for Family Resources Coordinators. Training also provides continuing education for coordinators who are already registered throughout the state.
INCENTIVES CAREER AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATORS
Ann Hutchison
Director
ann.hutchison@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x245
Rosanne Sitmann
Secretary
rosanne.sitmann@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x329
The Incentives program provides career and educational opportunities to special educators through allocation of Conditional Awards in Special Education.
For additional information see the Special Education Career Incentives page.
SPECIAL EDUCATION STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Carol Hall (for early childhood)
carol.hall@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x275
Rita Hale (for school age)
rita.hale@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x325
Staff development opportunities related to special education and early childhood education, as well as programs for bilingual and at-risk populations. Special education trainings focus on overall school improvement. Services target success for all special education children within the current school reform efforts.
SPECIAL EDUCATION CONSULTATION, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
Carol Hall
carol.hall@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x275
Dennis Mathews
dennis.mathews@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x240
Technical support to districts on special education issues such as compliance, program evaluation and development, curriculum, and staff development. Services link districts with regional network, school improvement efforts, and state and community programs.
SCHOOL NURSE CORPS PROGRAM
Sally Logue, RN, BSN
sally.logue@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x215
Basic health consulting services regarding immunizations, oral medication, health screenings, health assessments and other health issues are available. Nursing, health education, consultation and or training is available for school staff. Nurses' priorities are to develop emergency care plans for students with potential life threatening conditions, review care plan specifics with pertinent staff, and conduct training as needed. Safety for students and staff is the utmost importance.
STEPS (Sequenced Transition to Education in the Public Schools)
Carol Hall
carol.hall@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x275
State-affiliated national outreach project. STEPS model relies heavily on a community approach to supporting families and children in planning for transitions among environments. Effective transitions prepare children to enter school ready to be successful.
SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE (3-21 years)
Ann Hutchison
Director
ann.hutchison@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x245
Rosanne Sitmann
Secretary
rosanne.sitmann@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x329
For more information see the Special Education Cooperative page.
HEARING IMPAIRED SERVICES
Jennifer Lootens
jennifer.lootens@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x321
Classroom help for hearing-impaired students (equipment monitoring and consultation to teachers and parents by itinerant teacher).
MOTOR THERAPY SERVICES
Ann Hutchison
ann.hutchison@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x245
Occupational and physical therapy, assessments, program planning, and consultation.
SPEECH THERAPY
Ann Hutchison
ann.hutchison@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x245
Speech and language therapists assist with stuttering, voice disorders, language impairment, and impaired articulation that affect student performance or development.
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Tony Dunn
tony.dunn@esd112.org
(360) 750-7500 x271
School psychologists work with school staff on assessment and placement.