Student Services – Danvers Public Schools

Welcome to the Student Services Department Site. Our administrators, psychologists, social workers, teachers and staff work together to provide services and support for students and parents throughout the district.

Student Services FAQ

Q: What is an IEP?

A: An IEP is the written document reviewed each year that determines the services, accommodations, and modifications that your child will receive. If a service or accommodation is written into the IEP, your child must receive it.

Q: Who needs an IEP?

A: Every child who receives special education services in a publically funded school, including publically funded charter schools.

Q: How often are IEP meetings held?

A: IEP’s are held at least once a year but if you have a concern you can request a meeting at any time. Click here to see a Sample Letter for requesting an IEP.

Q: Who decides what goes into my child’s IEP?

A: The IEP team, comprised of the parents or guardians, the student, your child’s teachers, a general education teacher, and someone from the district decide what goes into your child’s IEP. The team may also include others at the request of the parents or the school.

Q: What happens at an IEP meeting?

A: The team meets in order to:
· Describe where your child is now in terms of academic and functional performance areas
· Develop long-term goals for your child to achieve during the year
· Identify short-term steps for your child to help accomplish the goals
· Decide how the team will know when the child has met the goals
· Identify special instruction and related services that your child will receive to help them meet the goals including the amount of time your child will receive specialized instruction
· Discuss accommodations that will help your child meet the goals

Q: Can I request additional time for my child’s IEP meeting?

A: You may table a meeting to request additional time to complete an IEP.

Q: How should I prepare for the IEP meeting?

A: Gather all of your child’s records and evaluations, make a list of questions or concerns you would like to discuss, identify a person (Family member/friend) to take notes during the IEP meeting

Psychologists and BCBA

Out of District Coordinator and Psychologist

Dr. Karri Isidoro x2418
karriisidoro@danvers.org

Pre-School Coordinator and Kindergarten Psychologist
Bethany Stangas x2417
bethanystangas@danvers.org

Great Oak Psychologist
Jill Porter x2240
jillporter@danvers.org

Highlands Psychologist
Lynore Connelly x2217
lynoreconnelly@danvers.org

Riverside Psychologist
Lynore Connelly x2217

Smith Psychologist

Ana Laguarda x7175
analaguarda@danvers.org

Thorpe Psychologist
Jill Porter x2240

Holten Richmond Middle School
Christine Brown x3228
christinebrown@danvers.org

Danvers High School
Casey Farrissey x2234
caseyfarrissey@danvers.org