About Special Education
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	Office of Pupil Personnel Services 
 Greece Central School District
 P.0. Box 300
 North Greece, NY 14515The Office of Pupil Personnel Services is committed to meeting the diverse needs (Academic, Social, Physical and Management) of students receiving special education services. Special education is individualized or group instruction, special services or programs, specifically designed for each child. It is the goal of the Greece Central School District to provide the necessary supports and services to students in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). In order to meet each student's individual needs and ensure success in their educational program, the Committee on Special Education (CSE) will make recommendations regarding the identification, evaluation, and programming for children who require special education services. 
 The Greece Central School District provides a robust continuum of services, supports and resources in order to ensure the success of each student. In addition to K-12 general education classes and services there are approximately 32 Special Education programs and related services available at both the elementary and secondary levels.
Contact Us
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    Stacey Brindisi 
 Executive Director of Pupil Personnel Services
 stacey.brindisi@greececsd.org
 Melanie Stevenson
 Director of Pupil Personnel Services
 melanie.stevenson@greececsd.org
 Kathleen Harrison
 Secretary, Executive Director & Director of PPS
 kathleen.harrison@greececsd.org______________________________________ Jennifer Dixon 
 Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services
 Charter and Private/Parochial Schools
 jennifer.dixon@greececsd.org
 Walter Getz
 Secretary, Assistant Director of PPS Charter/Private/Parochial Schools
 walter.getz@greececsd.org
 Emily Lathers
 Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services
 Out of District Programs
 emily.lathers@greececsd.org
 Jennifer O'Toole
 Secretary, Assistant Director of PPS
 Out-Of-District
 jennifer.otoole@greececsd.org
Contact Us
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    Catherine Coffee 
 Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services
 Arcadia Middle & High, Brookside, Odyssey
 catherine.coffee@greececsd.org
 Brian Kurdziel
 Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services
 Athena Middle/High, Buckman Heights, Holmes Rd
 brian.kurdziel@greececsd.org
 Callan Ruf
 Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services
 Craig Hill, Early Learning Center,
 Lakeshore, Longridge, Olympia
 callan.ruf@greececsd.org
 Lori Ruggeri
 Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services
 Autumn Lane, English Village, Paddy Hill,
 Pine Brook, Phoenix, Transition Programs
 lori.ruggeri@greececsd.org
 Gregory Burns
 Assistant Director of Behavior Response Systems
 Olympia, Athena
 gregory.burns@greececsd.org
 Jessica Matukewicz
 Assistant Director of Behavior Response Systems
 Odyssey, Arcadia
 jessica.matukewicz@greececsd.org
 Shannon Amering
 Secretary, Assistant Directors PPS/ Behavior Response
 shannon.amering@greececsd.org
CSE Requests
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    Contact Connie for inquiries regarding 
 The Committee on Preschool Special Education
 (ages 3-5 / entering Kindergarten)
 Connie Wray
 Secretary to the Chairperson, Committee
 on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)
 585-966-2432
 connie.wray@greececsd.org
 ____________________________________Contact Jean for inquiries regarding 
 The Committee on Special Education
 school-age students (ages 5-22)Jean Reiter 
 Secretary, PPS Dept.
 585-966-2860
 jean.reiter@greececsd.org
 Sue-Ellen Stacey
 Teacher on Special Assignment: Chairperson,
 Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)
 sue-ellen.stacey@greececsd.org
Special Education Links
- Adult Career and Continuing Education Services
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- IEP Direct
- NYS Office of Special Education
- Parent's Guide to Special Education in NYS
- PBIS - Positive Behavioral Intervention Systems
- Procedural Safeguards Notice: Rights for Parents of Children with Disabilities
- TIES Program
