Special Education

The St. Joseph County ISD currently provides services to approximately 1,300 throughout nine local school districts, as well as eligible private/parochial schools with students who qualify to receive special education services.

Our special education services include: Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, School Social Worker Services, Teacher Consultants for the Visually Impaired and Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Orientation and Mobility (O & M), translators, Braillists, Special Education Supervisors, Teacher Consultant Diagnostic, School Psychologists, and comprehensive evaluations.

ISD Plan for Delivery of Special Education Programs and Services

If you are interested in learning more about the St. Joseph County ISD special education services and programs offered, please contact one of the following:

Name

Position

Pam Panozzo-Jones

Executive Director of Special Education

Liz Eves

Special Education Supervisor

Brad Prater

Special Education Supervisor

Julie Rittenhouse

Early Childhood/K-12 Special Education Supervisor

Resources for Families

Michigan Alliance for Families
- Regional Parent Mentor for Allegan, Kalamazoo, and St. Joseph Counties
Special Education Mediation Services - Working Together for Student Achievement in Michigan. Special Education Mediation Services helps students by fostering cooperation and effective teamwork among those who plan their education.