Special Education

Our Team Members

Whole School

Mary-Ellen Rossi, Director of Special Education Services
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(401) 752-2673 (office)
(401) 633-6168 (fax)

East Bay Campus

Susan Caldwell, SLP
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Denise Perry, Special Educator
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Kathleen Rodrigues, Special Educator
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Providence Campus

Laurie McKinnon, SLP
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Equality

Jay Sawin, Special Educator
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Justice

TBD

Liberty

Kameron Thomas, Special Educator
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Unity

Lynne Damiano, Special Educator
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Peace Street Campus

Samuel Crooks, Special Educator
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Special Education Services

The Met is a choice school with a focus on Real World Learning through internships. As such it is our mission to work with each student as an individual. ALL students with the guidance and support of their advisors work toward goals outlined in an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP). Some students, identified as eligible through the special education process, require specialized instruction that supports their learning needs through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Our challenge is to ensure these needs are met while also ensuring fidelity to the internship focus of the MET program. Identified students are provided a full range of services based on their individual needs and as outlined in their IEP.

Referral Process

The identification of individuals with disabilities is the responsibility of all educational team members. If you feel your child has a disability that adversely impacts his/her ability to access general education instruction, referrals can be made to the school based team or through the special education office.

Special Education Local Advisory Committee (SELAC)

The MET is fully committed to ALL students, families and the communities in which we serve. With that in mind the SELAC is in place with the purpose of sharing important information, providing essential feedback and supporting the district with critical input regarding policies, programs, and services that impact the needs of students with disabilities within our learning community. The membership of the committee is open to parents, caregivers, educators, students, community members and district leadership. We encourage full participation to all who are interested in being involved.

See parent letter link for more information.

Special Education Records Destruction

Records documenting special education services provided to a student. Includes referral documents, evaluation records (which may include psychological, educational, social, speech and language, medical, psychiatric, neurological, physical therapy and occupational therapy), Individual Educational Plan (IEP), correspondence and regulatory forms and Authorizations for Release of Confidential Information (34CFR99.32(2)).

Retention: Retain five (5) years after student leaves program or five (5) years after student reaches the age of eighteen (18), whichever is longer.

Parent Resources and Quick Links