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Special Education

The Staples Special Education Department offers a comprehensive program of education and support service for students who are eligible for services. Programs are designed to meet student needs based upon an individualized education plan.

Special Education should be considered only after adjustments and remedial strategies have been designed, implemented and evaluated in the regular educational program through a pre-referral process. There is a formal referral, assessment and placement process for special education that must conform to state law. Parents who believe their child may have a disability and require special education services should contact their child’s school.

Please find the link for the guidance document from CT State Dept, Building a Bridge here, which provides information on how to be proactive in ensuring that goals for self-advocacy, college, training, employment and/or independent living are included in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in preparation for the transition from high school to young adult life. 

Department Administrators

Rosemarie Ampha  Assistant Principal, Special Education rampha@westportps.org 203-341-1239
Corrin Cannon Secretary, Special Education ccannon@westportps.org 203-341-1240
Janine Domnici Secretary, Planning & Placement Team jdomnici@westportps.org 203-341-1223
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Kathryn Gray

Title: School Psychologist
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School: 203-341-2463

Abigail Judge

Title: Psychologist
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Phone Numbers:
School: 203-341-1252

Claire Nicklas

Title: O.T./P.T.
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Phone Numbers:
School: 203-341-1278
Mobile: 203-341-1649

Amanda Perna

Title: School Psychologist
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Yasu Wade

Title: Psychologist
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Phone Numbers:
School: 203-341-1455

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Westport Public Schools is proud to announce that Staples High School has once again earned a spot among the Top 10 High Schools in Connecticut for student enrollment in the University of Connecticut Early College Experience (ECE) program. For the 2024–2025 academic year, Staples ranks sixth statewide with 354 students enrolled.

Read More about Staples High School Recognized Among Top UConn ECE High Schools for 2024–2025

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