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Special Education Services
Richard Montgomery has two distinct special education programs:
The Learning and Academic Disabilities (LAD) Program and the
Social Emotional Special Education Services (SESES) Program.
Learning & Academic Disabilities (LAD): 240-740-6141
Learning and Academic Disabilities (LAD) services are available in all secondary schools in MCPS. These services are provided in a continuum of settings that may include components of self-contained classes, co-taught general education classes, and other opportunities for participation with non-disabled peers. Contact Dr. Mahoney for support.
Social Emotional Special Education Services (SESES): 240-740-6152 or text only: 469-4RMHSED (469-476-4733)
Behavioral and Emotional Support Services are provided to students who demonstrate significant social, emotional, learning, and/or behavioral difficulties that adversely impact their success in school. Students are served in a continuum of settings that may include self-contained classes and opportunities for participation in general education classes with nondisabled peers as appropriate. Contact Mr. Bernstein for support.
Learning & Academic Disbilities (LAD) Staff
Staff email addresses can be found in the Staff Directory.
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Dr. Helen Mahoney - LAD, 240-740-6141 Teacher, Special Education Resource (RTSE) Serves as the liaison to the Dept. of Special Education Services. Supports special education classroom teachers in the instructional program and planning for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities. |
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Ms. Lisa O'Brien - LAD, 240-740-6163 Teacher, Transition Support (TST) Coordinates student-centered transition activities and linkages to community resources to ensure successful post-school outcomes. Visit this website for more information |
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Ms. Sheryl Stevens 240-740-6164 Speech & Language Pathologist Provides service to students with communication disorders involving articulation, fluency, oral language, or voice. Services range from consultation to direct intervention. |
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Ms. Lisa Nesson 240-740-6134 School Psychologist Provides instructional consultation, collaboration, behavior management, social skill development, psychological assessment, and indentification of exceptionalities. |
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Ms. Teresa Boyd Special Education Teacher, LAD |
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Mr. Nick Coates Special Education Teacher, LAD |
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Ms. Jaclyn Cular Special Education Teacher, LAD |
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Mr. Glenn Del Favero Special Education Teacher, LAD |
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Mr. Brian Sims Special Education Teacher, LAD |
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Ms. Makeba Atkins LAD Paraeducator |
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Ms. Gloria Bustamante LAD Paraeducator |
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Mr. Zach Etheridge LAD Paraeducator |
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Ms. Nely Gama LAD Paraeducator |
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Ms. Paula Sahr LAD Paraeducator |
Social Emotional Special Education Services (SESES) Staff
Staff email addresses can be found in the Staff Directory.
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Mr. Aaron Bernstein, 240-740-6152 or text only: 469-4RMHSED (469-476-4733) SESES Teacher, Special Education Resource (RTSE) Serves as the liaison to the Dept. of Special Education Services. Supports special education classroom teachers in the instructional program and planning for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities. |
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Ms. Julie Oldham, SESES Social Worker Serves as a liaison between the program, school personnel, families and outside resources; responsible for providing intensive counseling to students with significant social, emotional and behavioral challenges, assisting them with academic learning by providing strategic services that identify and address the social-emotional environmental issues that interfere with the educational process. |
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Ms. Rachel Furr SESES Teacher |
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Ms. Bolanie Oniya SESES Teacher |
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Ms. Monique Scott-Hayes SESES Teacher |
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Ms. Brianna Uribe-Ramos SESES Teacher |
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Mr. Tavares Cooper SESES Paraeducator |
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Ms. Susan Kort SESES Paraeducator |
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Ms. Lali Koshy SESES Paraeducator |
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Ms. Rosa Somarriba SESES Paraeducator |
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Ms. Takeeta Taylor SESES Paraeducator |