Department of Special Education

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    Office Hours 8:00am to 4:30pm Daily
    Phone: 716-874-8400 ~ Fax: 716-874-8615
     
    The 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 Mission

    All 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 Contacts
     
    Matt Bystrak
    Assistant Superintendant for Student Services
    ext. 20175
     
    Gretchen Sukdolak
    CSE Chairperson: Charter/Parochial/Agency  
    ext. 20622
     
    Ashley Digati
    Executive Director of Elementary Special Education
    CSE Chairperson: Edison, Franklin El, Holmes, Hoover El, Lindbergh
    ext. 20408
     
    Matt Raines
    Interim Executive Director of Secondary Special Education
    CSE Chair: HMS, FMS, KW, KE
    ext. 20362
     
    Donna Ringholz
    CPSE Chairperson
    ext. 34318
     
    Jennifer Argenio
    Committee on Special Education - Secretary
    ext. 20401 
     
    Elizabeth LaPorta 
    TOSA: Secondary Special Education
    ext. 20321
     
    Cathy Jones
    TOSA: Elementary Special Education
    ext. 20411
    Kristine Cole
    Committee on Special Education - Secretary 
    ext. 20340
     
    Nicole Grant
    CPSE - Secretary
    ext. 34411
     
    Kerry Killian
    Special Education - Secretary
    ext. 20322
     
    Jennifer Tuttle
    Special Education Records - Secretary 
    ext. 20320
     
    Heather Kramer
    Student Services - Secretary
    ext. 20325
     
    Darlene Eagan
    Student Services Payroll & Purchasing-Secretary
    ext. 20323