Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda UFSD
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Office of Special Education and Student Services
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Office Hours 8:00am to 4:30pm DailyPhone: 716-874-8400 ~ Fax: 716-874-8615The goal of the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Department of Special Education is to ensure educational equity and excellence of instruction for students with disabilities. By working collaboratively with schools, students, parents and other stakeholders, every student with a disability has an Individualized Education Plan that is designed and based on the best practices in special education.
A student’s academic, social, emotional, physical and management needs are supported through a variety of special education services. When determining appropriate services, the Committee on Special Education must consider how a child’s unique needs can be met in the least restrictive environment (LRE). To ensure an appropriate education, the district offers a range of services that allow many students to remain in their home school. Specialized programs can be found in several of our schools and, depending on the needs of the child, the district may seek options outside the district.
Department MissionAll Ken-Ton Special Educators are committed to providing students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum to the fullest extent appropriate. With a full continuum of services, flexible programs and specially designed instruction, special educators will help students maximize their potential for learning and prepare them for post-secondary education and the world of work.
Department ContactsMatt Bystrak
Assistant Superintendent for Student Servicesext. 20175Gretchen SukdolakInterim Director of Student Services/Special Educationext. 20622Ashley DigatiExecutive Director of Elementary Special EducationCSE Chairperson: Edison, Franklin El, Holmes, Hoover El, Lindberghext. 20408Matt RainesInterim Executive Director of Secondary Special EducationCSE Chair: HMS, FMS, KW, KE, KJSHSext. 20362Donna RingholzCommittee on Preschool Special Education Chairpersonext. 30318Elizabeth LaPortaTOSA: Secondary Special Educationext. 20321Cathy JonesTOSA: Elementary Special Educationext. 20411Jennifer ArgenioCommittee on Special Education - Secretaryext. 20401Kristine ColeCommittee on Special Education - Secretaryext. 20340Emily CodickCommittee on Preschool Special Education - Secretary
ext. 20626Kerry KillianCommittee on Special Education - Secretaryext. 20322Jennifer TuttleCommittee on Special Education Records - Secretaryext. 20320Kathy TaltyStudent Services - Secretaryext. 20325Darlene EaganStudent Services Payroll & Purchasing-Secretaryext. 20323