Special Education
The mission of the Special Education Department at Silver Lake Regional High School is to provide students with disabilities specialized instruction and the tools they need to reach their highest potential! It is our belief that if provided with the appropriate supports in the least restrictive environment, all students with disabilities can strive and succeed.
Transition Planning
Individualized Education Programs at the high school are focused on transition planning. Transition planning is critical for all students 14 - 22 years of age. Transition planning focuses on the following areas: instruction, employment, and community experiences/post school adult living. Transition planning is outlined through the use of a Transition Planning Form. Transition planning takes into account a student's needs, strengths, skills, and interests. A student's goals outlined in in his/her Individualized Education Program should be those that need to be accomplished in order for a student to successfully transition into adulthood. The following are links to additional information about transition planning:
Article on Transition Planning
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities
Transition Planning for Students with Autism
Special Education Helpful Links
Creating a home where a child with a Disability can thrive
Department of Developmental Services
Federation of Children with Special Needs
Greater MA Special Education Events
Home Accommodations for a Child with a Disability
Massachusetts Department of Special Education
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
Faculty
Ms. Elizabeth MacKay
Special Education Coordinator
7-12 (781) 585-3844 x 1028
elizabethmackay@slrsd.org
Mr. Tom Alexander
thomasalexander@slrsd.org
Mr. Joseph Bastian
josephbastian@slrsd.org
Mrs. Katelyn Botelho
kbotelho@slrsd.org
Mr. Matt Cleary
mcleary@slrd.org
Mrs. Alexandra Frazier
Developmental Learning Center
afrazier@slrsd.org
Mr. Michael Laub
Pathways Coordinator
mlaub@slrsd.org
Mr. Mike Martin
mimartin@slrsd.org
Mrs. Whitney Murphy
whitneymurphy@slrsd.org
Mrs. Victoria Wallace
victoricawallace@slrsd.org
Paraprofessionals
Erin Albert
Bethany Arnold
Abigail Cohen
(Job Coach - Pathways Program)
Ashley Doherty
Katelyn Evans
Laurie Giampietro
Nicholas Hines
Jess Kjellander
Laura Marino
Carter Migre
Adalyda Silverberg
Stacey Thibodeau
Suzanne Trepanier
(Job Coach - Pathways Program)
Jennifer Tuzik