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Katonah-Lewisboro Special Education PTA (SEPTA) is a district-wide Parent Teacher Association organized for the specific purpose of providing information and support to parents of children with special needs, including children involved in resource room help, speech and other special services. SEPTA sponsors speakers, luncheons, library resources and a parent support network. A schedule and description of the meetings will be posted on our web site. All are welcome. For information, contact one of the SEPTA officers.
| NEWS | | CALENDAR OF EVENTS | New Director of Special Services
Dr. Robert J. Roelle, Superintendent of Schools, announced today that he plans to recommend that the Board of Education appoint Dr. Phyllis Spiegel-McGill to the position of Director of Special Services when it meets on June 4, 2009 . Dr. Roelle noted that Dr. Spiegel-McGill was selected from an application pool in excess of 100 persons.
Dr. Spiegel-McGill currently is employed by the Chatham Central School District in upstate New York as an Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services. Previously, she has held positions as a Director or Pupil Personnel Services, Chairperson of Committee on Special Education and as an Elementary School Principal. Prior to entering New York State public school employment, Dr. Spiegel-McGill served as a Director of the New Family Project and Lecturer in Education at the Center for Child Study, Skidmore College , Saratoga Springs , NY . There, she coordinated an inclusive Special Education Early Intervention Program which served as the college laboratory and model demonstration project on best educational practices for students with disabilities and their families. She has also taught undergraduate and graduate classes at the college and university level at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs , NY , the College of Saint Rose in Albany , NY and at SUNY Buffalo.
In addition to her leadership and university teaching experiences, Dr. Spiegel-McGill, began her career as a special education teacher and resource room teacher, again in upstate New York . Dr. Spiegel-McGill has published widely in professional journals particularly in the areas of early childhood education and she has been a presenter in a wide range of topics for professional associations. She also served as a review board member and a guest reviewer for various professional journals. In 1995, Dr. Spiegel-McGill received the Distinguished Service Award from the American Association on Mental Deficiency.
Dr. Spiegel-McGill received both her Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science degree from SUNY Buffalo with majors in special education. Her Bachelor of Science award was awarded Summa Cum Laude. She received her Ph.D. from the George Peabody College for Teachers of Vanderbilt University, Nashville , TN with a major in education and human development and a minor in education administration.
Lorey Leddy, SEPTA Co-President said, “Dr. Spiegel-McGill will bring exceptional experience, insight and compassion to the Director’s position. The SEPTA Board and the entire SEPTA community looks forward to welcoming and working with Dr. Spiegel-McGill.”
Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Robert J. Roelle said, “We are delighted that Dr. Spiegel-McGill will be joining the Katonah-Lewisboro leadership team. Dr. Spiegel-McGill is expected to begin her assignment in the District on July 1, 2009 .
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Special Education Parent Handbook
This book provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about the special eduation process.
Katonah-Lewisboro School District Office of Special Services Directory
This is a directory of all the Special Services Staff working in all Katonah-Lewisboro schools.
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HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!!
The Children’s Hearing Institute’s - Educational Outreach Program is proud to sponsor the Wrightslaw: Special Education Law and Advocacy Training Workshop to be held on Thursday, July 30th at the Mercy College Campus in Dobbs Ferry , NY.
Conducted by renowned expert Pete Wright - an attorney who specializes in the representation of children with special needs, this One Day Workshop is designed for Parents and Professionals who care for or work with a child with ANY TYPE OF DISABILITY.
Workshop will focus on four areas: Special Education Law, Rights and Responsibilities, Tests and Measurement to monitor child’s progress or regression, Development of the IEP and Effective Advocacy.
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