Role of the Child Study Team: The Child Study Team (CST) is a team of specialists who provide support to teachers, parents, and struggling students. The CST includes:
Students who are experiencing significant learning and/or behavioral difficulties in school may be referred to the Child Study Team to determine the need for special education and/or related services (ex. speech-language therapy, counseling, physical therapy, occupational therapy).
Role of the Case Manager: The members of the Child Study Team also serve as case managers for students who are receiving special education services. The case manager:
Contact Us: Dr. Pamela Cooper, Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant: cooperpa@winslow-schools.com Rena Panagos, School Psychologist: panagore@winslow-schools.com Marni Rabinowitz, Social Worker: rabinoma@winslow-schools.com LaToya Taylor, Speech-Language Pathologist: taylorla@winslow-schools.com Barbara DiGerolamo, CST Secretary: (856) 767-7222, ext. 7015
Helpful Websites: New Jersey State Administrative Code 6A:14 Special Education http://www.state.nj.us/education/code/current/title6a/chap14.pdf
Parental Rights in Education (PRISE booklet) https://www.nj.gov/education/specialed/form/prise/RevisedParentalRights(PRISE).pdf
Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG): The Winslow Township Special Education Parent Advisory Group is a group of parents who meet to provide input to the district on issues concerning students with special needs. SEPAG give parents the opportunity to provide input about policies, programs, and services that have an impact on students with disabilities and their families. An effective SEPAG can increase the proactive involvement of families by inviting input that can be used to shape local special education policy. If you are interested in participating in the next SEPAG meeting, please call (856) 768-5108 for information on upcoming sessions. |