Department of Special Services
The North Haledon School District Department of Special Services provides services for students from the age of three through grade eight that are identified with special needs. The purpose of the child study team is to identify and evaluate children in need of special education intervention. The district child study team provides diagnostic evaluations that may include an educational evaluation by the Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant (LDT-C), a psychological evaluation by the School Psychologist, a social work assessment by the School Social Worker, and if determined needed, a speech/language evaluation by the Speech/Language Specialist. Additional evaluations may be conducted as determined needed, including an occupational therapy evaluation by the Occupational Therapist and physical therapy evaluation conducted by the Physical Therapist. Once the evaluations are conducted, results are interpreted and discussed with the student’s parents and teacher(s) and eligibility for special education and related services is determined. If a child is determined eligible, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) will be developed for the student based on the student’s individual needs.
Child Study Team
Sharon Cubicciotti [
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Supervisor of Child Study
Theresa Meoli [
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Audrey Dean [
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Related Services
Kelly Londino [
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Denise Altman [
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Andrea Finkelstein [
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Sara Friedman [
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Project Child Find
For Infants and Toddlers
In New Jersey, an Early Intervention Program (from birth to the child’s third birthday) is available to provide educational and therapeutic services to eligible children who have developmental delays or disabilities.
A New Statewide Toll Free Referral Number
888-653-4463
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For Children 2 years/9 Months through Grade 8
If you live in North Haledon and would like to request an evaluation for a child with a suspected disability, you may send your written request to:
Ms. Donna Cardiello
Director of Special Services
High Mountain School
515 High Mountain Road
North Haledon, New Jersey 07508
972-427-1220
Please include your child’s name, date of birth, address, telephone number and the nature of your child’s difficulty in your letter.
The Child Study Team, an interdisciplinary group of professionals, can assist you in evaluating your child’s skills development in the following areas: cognitive learning, speech and language, fine and gross motor, social and behavioral, health and self-help skills.
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For Upcoming Parent Advisory Forums and Events
Throughout the year the North Haledon Child Study Team offers a series of parent advisory events such as Coffee and Conversation with Special Services, panel discussions and/or workshops. Visit the North Haledon School District’s events calendar on the main page for future dates.
Please RSVP and join us for these informational sessions.
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