Department of Special Education
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ICSD Department of Special EducationJennifer Gondek, Director of Special Education(607) 274-2264Kearra Blake, Administrative AssistantFrontline IEP Direct and Purchasing
(607) 274-2131 TC Pelletier, Administrative AssistantMedicaid Billing, Related Service Logs, Scripts
(607) 274-2264
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District Committee on Special EducationThe District Committee on Special Education handles all district students, as well as students from private, non-district schools.
Jennifer Gondek, Director of Special Education(607) 274-2264
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Other District ContactsMary Grover, Inclusion Officer(607) 342-8748
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Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)Deborah Jordan, Educator for Inclusion (CPSE)(607) 277-3060 / (607) 274-2208
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When inclusive education is fully embraced, we abandon the idea that children have to become ‘normal’ in order to contribute to the world…We begin to look beyond typical ways of becoming valued members of the community, and in doing so, begin to realize the achievable goal of providing all children with an authentic sense of belonging. - Norman Kunc
Our vision is to create and sustain an inclusive educational community where each child is empowered to learn, achieve and realize his or her potential. We embrace and respect the diversity of all students, have high expectations of all students, maximize opportunities for students to participate in all aspects of the school and greater community, and strive to maintain a safe learning environment. |
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Updates and Announcements
Section 504 Regulations Update - March 2023
The Ithaca City School District (ICSD) recently updated its Section 504 procedural manual to strengthen the language regarding the ICSD’s prohibition of retaliation. The manual was also revised to include updated contact information for the ICSD’s Section 504 Coordinator, Jennifer Gondek, and for the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.
If you have any questions regarding the changes, please contact Jennifer Gondek at jennifer.gondek@icsd.k12.ny.us.
