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. Joseph Bastian
Special Education Teacher
josephbastian@slrsd.org
Mrs. Katelyn Botelho
Special Education Teacher
kbotelho@slrsd.org
Mr. Matt Cleary
Special Education Teacher
mcleary@slrd.org
Mr. Bill Collins
School Psychologist
bcollins@slrsd.org
Mr. Michael Laub
Pathways Coordinator
mlaub@slrsd.org
Mr. Michael Martin
Special Education Teacher
mimartin@slrsd.org
Mrs. KellyAnn Morrison
Speech and Language Therapist
kmorrison@slrsd.org
Mrs. Whitney Murphy
Special Education Teacher
whitneymurphy@slrsd.org
Ms. Dawn Nickerson
School Adjustment Counselor
dnickerson@slrsd.org
Ms. Kaitlyn Scollins
Developmental Learning Center
kaitlynscollins@slrsd.org
Ms. Keira Swist
Special Education Teacher / Behaviorist
keiraswist@slrsd.org
Mrs. Victoria Wallace
Special Education Teacher
victoricawallace@slrsd.org
Paraprofessionals
Erin Albert
Bethany Arnold
Elidaliz DeJesus
Lana Eldridge
Laurie Giampietro
Alyssa Gouveia
Kate Grant
Julia Hanson
Nicholas Hines
Avery Johnson
Jess Kjellander
Laura Marino
Carter Migre