Student Services

Welcome to The Office of Student Support Services and Special Education

To contact our office please call us at (845) 627-9817.

Judith Heaney   Director of Student Support Services  jheaney@nanuetsd.org
 Francesca Rizzo  CSE Chairperson  frnrizzo@nanuetsd.org
Meghan Sockloff CPSE/CSE Chairperson msocklof@nanuetsd.org
 Diane Scalisi CPSE/CSE Secretary  dscalisi@nanuetsd.org
 Nicola Sheehan CSE Secretary  nsheehan@nanuetsd.org 
 Lauren Cunningham  CSE Clerical  


The Office of Student Support Services develops special education programs and services for students with disabilities and other educational needs:

  • Creates and monitors Individualized Education Programs (IEP's) for school-age pupils  - The Committee on Special Education (CSE)
  • Performs similar functions for preschoolers from ages three through five - The Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)
  • Assists with pre-referral interventions through district Response to Intervention (RTI) practices
  • Helps to develop and oversee 504 Accommodation Plans

Our Mission

The Nanuet Union Free School District Office of Student Support Services is committed to supporting our students in reaching their potential.  The Office of Student Support Services department (or Office of Special Education) offers a comprehensive continuum of services for pre-school and school age students with disabilities.  There is a strong focus on equity and access through specialized instruction and the provision of multiple layers of support in the least restrictive environment.  Our staff works closely with families to build the partnerships needed to support student progress and success.

Nanuet Special Education Providers

  • School psychologists and social workers provide social, emotional and behavioral supports to Nanuet students. They also help families to locate and attain the resources they need both in school as well as in the community.
  • Special Education teachers (consultant/resource room/special class) provide both direct and indirect services to ensure that students are provided with the correct teaching methods, accommodations and assistive technology required to fully participate in all educational experiences.

Related Service Providers

  • Speech and language therapists address communication deficits that may impact students’ confidence, social interactions and participation in classroom activities.
  • Occupational and physical therapists provide services that address fine and gross motor skills in order to support access to curriculum and school activities.
  • BOCES Providers are specialized staff contracted through BOCES that are available to work with students with visual and hearing impairments.

Responsibilities of the Committee on Special Education

  • Arrange for initial evaluations
  • Determine eligibility and classification
  • IEP development and implementation
  • Conduct reevaluations and annual reviews

Helpful Links

A Parent's Guide to Special Education in New York State (English)

Guía para los padres - Educación Especial

Autism Speaks

ACCES-VR Vocational Rehabilitation

Rockland BOCES

Procedural Safeguards Notice

Response to Intervention (RTI)

RTI BOE Policy

RTI Procedures

Section 504

Parent and Educator Guide to Section 504

Nanuet 504 Informational Form

Nanuet Family University

The goal of the Nanuet Family University is to promote the healthy development of Nanuet youth by providing information and resources to families.  

http://www.nanuetsd.org/family_university

Special Education Parent School Alliance (SEPSA)

Special Education Parent School Alliance (SEPSA)

  • The purpose of this committee is to create a supportive network for parents and staff, focusing on the unique needs of educating and supporting students with disabilities within the Nanuet School District. The committee is dedicated to providing valuable resources and hosting workshops for both parents and Nanuet staff.

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