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Pupil Personnel Services
Pupil Personnel Services plays a vital role in supporting the whole child by addressing the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students. This team— including school counselors, psychologists, social workers, and support staff—works collaboratively with families, teachers, and administrators to ensure that every student has access to the resources and support necessary to succeed.
Through a range of services such as counseling, crisis response, academic planning, and referrals to outside resources, Pupil Personnel Services helps create a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment. The team also plays an important role in promoting student well-being, fostering positive relationships, and removing barriers to learning.
At its core, Pupil Personnel Services is committed to ensuring that all students feel supported, understood, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Desiree Clemente
Director, Pupil Personnel Services
516-203-3600 ext. 3254
dclemente@jerichoschools.org
Shannon Murray
Curriculum Associate for Pupil Personnel Services, Pre-K – 5th Grade
516-203-3600 ext. 6363
smurray@jerichoschools
David Alfano
Curriculum Associate for Pupil Personnel Services, 6th – 12th Grade
516-203-3600 ext. 3247 dalfano@jerichoschools.org
PPS Resources
Key Terms Explained
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How is special education defined in New York State (NYS)?Special education means specially designed individualized or group instruction or special services or programs and special transportation, provided at no cost to the parent, to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. 1) Such instruction includes but is not limited to that conducted in classrooms, homes, hospitals, institutions and in other settings. 2) Such instruction includes specially designed instruction in physical education, including adapted physical education.
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What is specially designed instruction?Specially designed instruction means adapting, as appropriate to the needs of an eligible student, the content, methodology, or delivery of instruction to address the unique needs 4 that result from the student's disability; and to ensure access of the student to the general curriculum, so that he or she can meet the educational standards that apply to all students.
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What special education services and programs are included in NYS' continuum of services?The continuum of special education services for school-age students with disabilities is an array of services to meet an individual student's needs that includes: o consultant teacher services (direct and/or indirect); o resource room services; o related services; o integrated co-teaching services; and o special class.
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What is meant by "program modifications, accommodations, supplementary aids and services"?The terms program modifications, accommodations and supplementary aids and services are often used interchangeably and are documented together in the same section of the IEP, but they have different meanings requiring different considerations in the development of recommendations for individual students.
Jericho Response to Intervention Plan
Response to Intervention is a structured, student-centered process that helps educators identify student needs early and provide targeted supports to help each child succeed. Through high-quality instruction, screening, intervention, and progress monitoring, staff work collaboratively to ensure students receive the right level of support at the right time.