Staff and Student Services provides a wide range of support for the Stratford School System. These services are delivered through the following departments and programs: Special Education; Health Services; Early Learning Services; Alternative Instruction Programt (AIP). Assistant Superintendent Staff and Student Services, Heather Borges,  is assisted by Kate Ceriello, Assistant Director Staff and Student Services; Jessica Alexander, Superivisor Special Programs; Susan Schmidt, Supervisor of Preschool, Kathryn Mascia, Coordinator Alternative Instruction Program (AIP), and Samantha Aurelia, Supervisor of High School Special Education and Out-of-District Placement.

A Message from the Director

Welcome to Staff and Student Services! An integral part of our school district is providing all students an appropriate education through a continuum of services to address their educational needs. The Department of Staff and Student Services provides families the opportunity to partner with educators and other professionals in the development and implementation of services for students. Parents and/or guardians are encouraged to be involved and advocate for their students to support social, emotional, and academic student growth.

The primary goal of the Department of Staff and Student Services is to provide consultation, support, and services in an effort to meet academic, social, and behavioral needs. Special education services are provided if a child has been identified as having a disability, as defined by Federal and/or State guidelines, and the disability impacts the student’s ability to access the general education curriculum. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed by the planning and placement team, for each student identified as requiring special education services. 

Stratford Public Schools provide a continuum of services to address student needs in their least restrictive environment.  For further information, please contact your student’s school or the Staff and Student Services Department at (203) 385-4225