Special Education

Welcome to the Special Education Department!

Assistance is provided to the local districts and public school academies in developing and implementing programs and services for children ages pre-natal through 25 years old and their families. These programs and services are provided within a collaborative special education service delivery model that includes: Early On, Head Start, Special Education, and Transition.

The special education department provides leadership and expertise utilizing a knowledgeable consultant corps to address the following issues and needs: Behavioral concerns, Autism, Early Childhood Mental Health, Augmentative/Assistive Communication needs, Curriculum development and implementation, Children/students with more intense medical needs, Early childhood care and development, Transition from school to community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Helping local school districts to effectively address the needs of children with disabilities."

 

Kathy Fortino

Director, Special Education
Phone:(231) 767-7251
Fax: (231) 773-1028
kfortino@muskegonisd.org


Carolyn Smith-Gerdes

Assistant Director,
Special Education
Phone:(231) 767-7251
Fax: (231) 773-1028
csgerdes@muskegonisd.org