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Student Services

MISSION

LaFayette Central School District’s Special Education Department’s mission is to develop students’ growth mindset while providing equal access to the general education curriculum.

VISION

LaFayette Central School District’s Special Education Department’s vision is to provide guidelines and strategies that will increase the school community’s ability to prepare students to be contributing members of society.

James McKenna, Director of Student Services and Athletics

5957 US Route 20
LaFayette, New York 13084

P: 315-677-3131
Fax: 315-677-3372

Patricia McElhannon, Secretary to the Director of Student Services

5957 US Route 20
LaFayette, New York 13084

P: 315-677-5506
Fax: 315-677-3372

If you have any questions regarding your child's Individualized Education Plan, the Committee on Special Education process or related services provided by the district please contact Patricia McElhannon or James McKenna in the Student Services Office.

3122 US Route 11 North
LaFayette, New York 13084

315-677-3131

5957 US Route 20
LaFayette, New York 13084

315-677-3152

3285 State Route 11A
Nedrow, New York 13120

315-469-6991

  • Rosalie Bartolomeo - Occupational Therapist
  • Edward Shenandoah - Native American Home School Liaison
  • Cassandra Terpening - Physical Therapist
  • Elizabeth Gawinski - School Psychologist 
  • Janelle Zachary - Speech Language Therapist
  • Natalie Devine - Special Education Teacher
  • Ted Merante - School Counselor
  • Katie Coulon - Special Education Teacher
  • Rylie Conover - Special Education Teacher