Specialized Student Services
Department Overview
Special Needs, Special Help, Special Education...our motto is a firm commitment to the hundreds of families, children, and teachers we serve in the Specialized Student Services Department. Students of all ages and special needs receive health and disability related services. Our program's success is thanks to the many dedicated staff, school district personnel, and partnering agencies with whom we work to provide programs and services.
Dennis Mathews
Associate Superintendent
(360) 750-7500 x240
Anita Tenold
Admin Assistant
(360) 750-7500 x316
Program Websites:
- Audiology
- Birth to Three Early Intervention Services
- Child Screening
- Family Resource Coordinator Training (FRC)
- School Nurse Corps
- Special Educator Employment Konsortium (SEEK)
- Special Education Cooperative
Additional Programs:
Special Education Staff Development & School Improvement
Staff development opportunities related to special education and early childhood education, as well as programs for bilingual and at-risk populations. Special education trainings focus on overall school improvement. Services target success for all special education children within the current school reform efforts.
Carol Hall (for early childhood)
(360) 750-7500 x275
Barb Lomas (for school age)
(360) 750-7500 x325
Special Education Consultation, Training, & Technical Services
Technical support to districts on special education issues such as compliance, program evaluation and development, curriculum, and staff development. Services link districts with regional network, school improvement efforts, and state and community programs.
Carol Hall
(360) 750-7500 x275
Dennis Mathews
(360) 750-7500 x240
Hearing Impaired Services
Classroom help for hearing-impaired students (equipment monitoring and consultation to teachers and parents by itinerant teacher).
Jennifer Lootens
(360) 750-7500 x321
Motor Therapy Services
Occupational and physical therapy, assessments, program planning, and consultation.
Ann Hutchison
(360) 750-7500 x245
Speech Therapy
Speech and language therapists assist with stuttering, voice disorders, language impairment, and impaired articulation that affect student performance or development.
Ann Hutchison
(360) 750-7500 x245
Psychological Services
School psychologists work with school staff on assessment and placement.
Tony Dunn
(360) 750-7500 x271