The Department of Student Personnel and Special Services houses programs for students who require unique learning opportunities and instruction. Our special education, occupational and physical therapies, English As A Second Language, Public Law 504, gifted and talented, speech and language, and school guidance programs comprise Department offerings.

To accommodate the special needs of students, the District has a pre-school handicapped program for children between the ages of three and five years who are experiencing developmental delays that may interfere with their learning. For students from kindergarten through eighth grade, resource center programs, self-contained classrooms, and in-class support are available to provide students with specialized instruction.

The Department of Student Personnel and Special Services is coordinated by a Director who supervises the District's Child Study Team and all Department staff. The Child Study Team, comprised of a school psychologist, learning disabilities teacher consultants, and a social worker, works together to determine special needs and appropriate interventions. Referrals for evaluation can be made by school staff, parents, medical, professional, and community agencies.

Please know that The Oakland Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis on gender, race, religion, age, national origin, or handicap in providing educational programs or employment. Inquiries regarding anti-discrimination laws relative to this Department should be raised with the Director.

Director
Dr. Camille Cabezas

Secretarial Staff
Ms. Eileen Graham
Ms. Anne-Marie Kennedy

School Psychologists
James W. Delaney, Ph.D.
Ms. Carlea Dries

Social Worker
Ms. Seton Alves

Learning Disabilities Specialist
Ms.Jennifer Zimmerle
Ms. Candace Shanks

Physical Therapist
Ms. Maryanne Kroll

Occupational Therapist
Ms. Sarah Rein

E.S.L.
Ms. Annette DeRoker
Mr. Michael Gray

Gifted & Talented
Ms. Judie Vihonski - Coordinator
Ms. Jeanne Schulze