Special Education Department

The Office of Special Education, in compliance with Federal and State Regulations, offers a continuum of specialized instruction and support services designed to provide an appropriate educational experience for students with disabilities and those in special circumstances. The department’s mission is to ensure the right to a “free and appropriate public education, in the least restrictive environment” for all children found to have a disability. The department’s goal is to ensure that each student with a disability has the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills, and competence  so that they are prepared for continuous learning and productive citizenship. The Office of Special Education includes special education teachers, speech language teachers, school psychologists, and social workers, each of whom assists in creating an educational environment conducive to academic, personal, social and career growth of all students.

CPSE to CSE Transition Presentation

Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Student Support Services
Louis Bonadonna 
louis.bonadonna@northport.k12.ny.us
631-262-6611

Director of Secondary Special Education
Allyson Giaimo
allyson.giaimo@northport.k12.ny.us
631-262-6622

Director of Elementary Special Education
Karrie Kruger
karrie.kruger@northport.k12.ny.us
631-262-6622

Helpful Special Education Resources:

• Bell Curve English
• Bell Curve Spanish
• Disability Classifications for IEPs in NY State
• Components of Comprehensive Assessment
• Guide to Education Acronyms
• Guide to Classifications