Department of Pupil Personnel Services

Cultivating an inclusive, equitable learning environment for every Tartan.

Vision & Mission

Vision Statement: To ignite a passion for learning that inspires each Tartan to make a lasting impact in their community.

Mission Statement: The Special Education Department’s goal is to cultivate an inclusive and equitable learning environment that embraces the unique needs of each student through specially designed instruction, collaborative relationships, and dedicated, compassionate staff.

The Scotia-Glenville Central School District strives to work collaboratively to ensure that students with disabilities are provided with the support and services needed to encourage the acquisition of the academic, social, and vocational skills required beyond their school career.

Decisions regarding support and services are made by the Committee on Special Education (CSE) and the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), as outlined by NYS Education Law.

District Committees & Eligibility

Special education services are available to any student with a mental, physical, or emotional impairment that affects educational performance. Qualifying conditions include autism, deafness, deaf-blindness, emotional disturbance, hearing impairment, intellectual disability, learning disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, or visual impairment.

Preschool Committee (CPSE)

Ensures parents of children ages 3 to 5 are aware of evaluation opportunities and preschool special education services.

Click Here for Our CPSE Process

Pupil Personnel Services:
(518) 382-1285 / (518) 347-3600

School-Age Committee (CSE)

Makes placement recommendations utilizing local programs and district schools whenever possible to meet educational needs.

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Pupil Personnel Services:
(518) 382-1285 / (518) 347-3600

Additional Resources & Support Services

Access community resources, district counseling services, Section 504 plans, transition planning, and our comprehensive glossary of special education terms.

View Resources & Glossary

Crisis & Mental Health Hotline:
Call or Text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Interested in Serving? Resident parents of a child with disabilities who are interested in serving as parent representatives on the CPSE or CSE should contact Pupil Personnel Services.