Pupil Personnel Services
Ms. Audrey Cabbell, Director of Pupil Personnel
Ms. Helisse Palmore, Asst. Director of Pupil Personnel
Address: 1735 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont, NY 11003
Phone: (516) 326-5580 ext. 20026
Fax: (516) 326-6125
Welcome
Welcome to Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) for Elmont UFSD. We are committed to providing a full continuum of programs, quality and appropriate education, and support services to meet the individual needs of our students with a disability. In accordance with the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Accommodation Plan, programs and related services are provided by New York State certified educators, school psychologist, speech/language, occupational and physical therapists, social workers, nurses, and any additional service providers. Our department is responsible for the evaluation, placement, and service provision of and for students with disabilities as defined by the Part 200 of the Commissioner’s Regulations and IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). This act mandates a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment.
Parents know their child best! You have the most insight into your child’s physical, social, and developmental history. Partnering with families to support our students with disabilities in accessing education is critical. It is essential for parents to participate in the educational decisions regarding their child with a disability.
Lastly, we want to provide our students with different learning needs equal access to education. We welcome your feedback as we strive to continually improve our programs and services to meet the diverse, yet unique, needs of each of our students.
Important Information for Parents
Child Find
The Elmont School District has an ongoing Child find system, which is designed to locate, identify and evaluate any child who may have a disability and be in need of special education services. If you have concerns about your child's development or if you know of a child who lives within the boundaries of the Elmont School District who may have a disability, please contact the Pupil Personnel Services Office at 516-326-5580 extension 20026.
Section 504
Students with disabilities who do not meet the criteria for services under the Committee on Special Education (CSE) may meet the criteria for receiving accommodation under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act provides for reasonable accommodations for students who have a mental or physical disability that substantially limits and/or impacts the child’s education.
Each Elmont school has a Section 504 Team, which is responsible for determining a student's initial eligibility for accommodations and for periodically reviewing the student's functioning to determine ongoing needs. Parents who suspect that their child may have a disability requiring a 504 Accommodation Plan are encouraged to first explore these issues with appropriate personal/professional staff (i.e., teachers, school psychologist, school social worker, and guidance counselor) who will attempt to remedy academic difficulties on the building level. If pre-referral interventions fail in helping your child improve academically, parents and guardians are encouraged to proceed with a referral to the CSE.
Students Attending Nonpublic Schools
The school district where the nonpublic school is located will be responsible for individual evaluations and development of individualized education programs (IEP's) for students with disabilities, including conducting the Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings, and for providing special education services to students with disabilities who are parentally placed in nonpublic schools.
If you place your child in a nonpublic school and wish your child to receive special education services while enrolled in that school, you must request those services from the school district where the nonpublic school is located, in writing no later than June 1 before the school year in which services are to be provided.
Previously, you have received a Procedural Safeguards Notice that explains your rights regarding the special education process, but if you need an additional copy, please contact our office.
If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact the Pupil Personnel Services Office.