Special Education

Ray LockeRay Locke is the Director of Special Education, Mr. Locke oversees department budget and staffing, referrals and placements for students, as well as special education assessment and all Special Education records. He also oversees Early Intervention and Child Find, State/Federal reports and Individual Education Plans (IEP) for all of our students.

 

 

Contact Mr. Locke: Phone 248/586-8693 | email rlocke@ferndaleschools.org
Staff: Sheila Picard - Secretary

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General Information:

Concerned about your 0-5 year old child's development? Is your 0-5 year old child presenting developmental problems, such as speech, motor skills, social skills & learning? Programs are available to assist you and your child. Give the Special Education Office a call: 248/586-8693.

Special Education Oveview: Presented February 2013

School District's Process for Determining a Specific Learning Disability - PDF format

Click here for the Ferndale Schools Special Education Parent Guide - PDF format


Resources:

The Oakland Schools Department of Special Education | Frequently Asked Questions About Special Education, by Oakland Schools

Special Education Informal Dispute Resolution Processes Brochure

2013 Community Resource Guide. Early On Oakland. A guide to finding the right resources to match a child's and family's needs.

Informal Dispute Resolution Process Letter


Special Education Staff:

Resource Room (Click for Email)
J. Berris, FHS
M. Hand, FHS
G. Souldourin, FHS
M. Huff, FMS
A. Marentis, FMS
M. Doherty, Coolidge
B. Miller, Coolidge
S. Adamson, JFK
A. Ceglarek, Roosevelt
District Programs (Click for Email)
S. Struzik, Post High School
N. Kata, MICI, FHS
T. Yacks, MICI, FMS
M. Bresson, MICI, JFK
F. George, Behavior Room, JFK

H. Williams, ASD, JFK

K. Kuehn, ECSE, Grant

School Social Workers (Click for Email)

T. Blyznuk, Coolidge
A. Kelly, Roosevelt
T. Colbert, FHS/FMS
M. Hall, JFK
Speech Pathologists (Click for Email)
T. Dahmer, Grant
A. Malis, JFK
A. Bagwell, Roosevelt
G. Iaquinto, Coolidge, FHS, FMS
Support Staff (Click for Email)
P. Cardelli, Transition Coordinator, Teacher Consultant
K.C. Hammerle, Occupational Therapy
P. Debien, Occupational Therapy
M. Kopmeyer, Physical Therapy
A. Shaw, Psychologist

 

 

Ferndale Schools Student Photos