SPECIAL EDUCATION WORD REFERENCES

Contact Information

Jackson County ISD Contact Information

Amanda Moyer, Special Education Supervisor, Consultant amanda.moyer@jcisd.org

Victoria Gregg, Speech Pathologist, victoria.mcbean@jcisd.org

Courtney Horsfall, Speech Pathologist, 517-990-8094, courtney.horsfall@jcisd.org

Andrea Luppo, School Social Work, 517-768-5214, andrea.luppo@jcisd.org

Andy May, Occupational Therapist, 517-990-8010, andy.may@jcisd.org

Denise Bjorkland, Physical Therapist, 517-990-8048, denise.bjorkland@jcisd.org

Jennifer Sestak, Hearing Impaired Teacher Consultant, 517-787-2805, jennifer.sestak@jcisd.org

Laura Hillyer, Visually Impaired Teacher Consultant, 517-768-5286, laura.hillyer@jcisd.org

Kim Otto, Orientation & Mobility Teacher Consultant, kim.otto@jcisd.org

Anne Thelan, School Psychologist Anne.Thelan@jcisd.org

SPECIAL EDUCATION

IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURE FOR SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITY

The Columbia School District uses a pattern of strengths and weaknesses procedure for the identification of students suspected of meeting the state and federal requirements for programs and services in the area of Specific Learning Disability (SLD). This procedure was developed by the Jackson County ISD for implementation in all local educational agencies and public school academies. 

Helpful Links

Michigan Department of Education Special Education page: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-6598---,00.html

Family Matters 

What is IDEA?

Services:

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy

Speech & Language

Teacher Consultant

School Social Work

Resource Room

Visual Impairment Supports

Hearing Impairment Supports

Special Education Aides to assist students

Social Communication Group