Special Education Department
651-767-8321

 

The Special Education Department of the Saint Paul Public Schools recognizes and supports the importance of individualizing the educational experience to meet the unique needs of each student. The Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team strives to foster the student’s development of a positive self-concept and identity within the larger community. The focus is to provide the student with tools to become self-sufficient, contributing members of society.

What we do 
 
  • Identify students with disabilities through referral and evaluation
  • Comply with State and Federal Rules and Regulations for Due Process Procedures and ensuring a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
  • Promote inclusion and collaboration within the Least Restrictive Environment for students with disabilities birth to age 21
  • Ensure best practices and standards-based instruction
  • Provide primary disability and related services delivery based on identified needs through the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
  • Collaborate with community resources to meet the needs of students with disabilities
  • Student Health and Wellness services
  • Health Related Services Reimbursement (Third Party Billing)
  • Section 504 for students to receive appropriate accommodations and modifications tailored to the child's individual needs. 
  • Treatment/corrections Programs
 
Call us for/when 
 
  • Questions related to programs or procedures listed above
  • You have a concern regarding special education program placement
 
Our Staff 
 
Elizabeth Keenan
Executive Director Special Education
651-767-8256
 
Mary Garrison
Supervisor Elementary
651-767-8372
 
Laura Shae
Supervisor ECSE
651-767-8329
 
Larry Wren
Supervisor Middle and High Schools
651-767-8342
 
Janet Lowe
Third Party Billing
651-767-8189
Mary Kelly
Supervisor
651-767-8331
 
Dan Wolff
Supervisor Transition Programs
651-767-8343
 
Mary Yackley
Supervisor Health and Wellness
651-767-8382
 
Jennifer Nordstrand
504 Lead Resource
651-767-8382