Exceptional Learners (Spec. Ed)
Exceptional Learners (Special Education) Contact Form
General Information
The NECSD is dedicated to the goal of improving educational outcomes for students with disabilities and their families. Students with disabilities are identified through a referral and evaluation process as defined through the Part 200 Regulations of New York State.
Once identified, students are eligible to receive supports and services designed to provide access to the general education curriculum. As required by law, supports and services must be provided in the least restrictive environment possible in which a student can realize educational benefit.
In the event you suspect your child may be struggling academically, please contact the principal of the school your child attends and request a meeting to discuss possible interventions. Once interventions are provided and progress is appropriately monitored, a referral to the Committee on Special Education may be completed.
Contact Exceptional Learners
Mr. Christopher Bayer, Assistant Superintendent of Exceptional Learners
Jason Gerard, Director of Exceptional Learners
jgerard@necsd.net, 845-563-3487
Afiya Rowlins, Director of Exceptional Learners
arowlins@necsd.net, 845-563-3406
Michael Jernegons, Director of Pupil Personnel Services
mjernegons@necsd.net, 845-568-6668
Denise Scanlon, Support Staff
dscanlon@necsd.net | 845.563.3415
Rachel Bellarosa, Support Staff
rbellarosa@necsd.net | 845.563.3479
Patricia Hastings, Support Staff
phastings@necsd.net | 845.563.8534
124 Grand Street
Newburgh, NY 12550
Main Line Phone: (845) 563-8520 | Fax: (845) 563-8529
Exceptional Learners Files
Annual Report to
the Board of Education
A Parent/Guardian Guide to Understanding the CPSE to CSE Transition Process
English | Spanish
Other Documents
PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS NOTICE(NYSED)
Preparing for your Child's Annual Review | Session Information
Upcoming Events
Guardianship Information Session 2025
Tuesday, March 25th at 6pm
Transition Expo | Moving Beyond High School
Tuesday, April 8th from 6pm - 8pm
The Team
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BUILDING |
DIRECTOR |
SUPERVISOR |
CPSE/CSE CHAIR-PERSON |
SUPPORT STAFF |
SUPPORT STAFF EMAIL ADDRESS |
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Balmville |
Afiya Rowlins |
Shannon Zaloga szaloga@necsd.net |
Kathryn Cramer/ Samani Henry |
sahenry@necsd.net |
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BOCES |
Jason Gerard |
Gerald Ortiz gortiz@necsd.net |
Sasha Silverman ssilverman@necsd.net |
Kathryn Cramer/ Samani Henry |
sahenry@necsd.net |
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Fostertown |
Afiya Rowlins |
Shannon Zaloga szaloga@necsd.net |
Monica Perez-Ho/ Kaylee Hurley |
mperezho@necsd.net khurley@necsd.net |
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GAMS |
Afiya Rowlins |
Cassandra Barnes cbarnes@necsd.net |
Kathryn Cramer/ Samani Henry |
sahenry@necsd.net |
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Gardnertown |
Jason Gerard |
Sasha Silverman ssilverman@necsd.net |
Kathryn Cramer/ Samani Henry |
sahenry@necsd.net |
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Heritage |
Jason Gerard |
Heather Bonham hbonham@necsd.net |
Monica Perez-Ho/ Kaylee Hurley |
mperezho@necsd.net khurley@necsd.net |
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HOH |
Afiya Rowlins |
Shannon Zaloga szaloga@necsd.net |
Monica Perez-Ho/ Kaylee Hurley |
mperezho@necsd.net khurley@necsd.net |
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HOME (Medical/Pending Placement) |
Jason Gerard |
Gerald Ortiz gortiz@necsd.net |
Kathryn Cramer/ Samani Henry |
sahenry@necsd.net |
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Meadow Hill |
Afiya Rowlins |
Cassandra Barnes cbarnes@necsd.net |
Kathryn Cramer/ Samani Henry |
sahenry@necsd.net |
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NFA Main |
Jason Gerard |
Heather Bonham hbonham@necsd.net |
Monica Perez-Ho/ Kaylee Hurley |
mperezho@necsd.net khurley@necsd.net |
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NFA North |
Jason Gerard |
Gerald Ortiz gortiz@necsd.net |
Monica Perez-Ho/ Kaylee Hurley |
mperezho@necsd.net khurley@necsd.net |
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NFA West |
Afiya Rowlins |
Cassandra Barnes cbarnes@necsd.net |
Monica Perez-Ho/ Kaylee Hurley |
mperezho@necsd.net khurley@necsd.net |
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New Windsor |
Afiya Rowlins |
Shannon Zaloga szaloga@necsd.net |
Kathryn Cramer/ Samani Henry |
sahenry@necsd.net |
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SMS |
Afiya Rowlins |
Shannon Zaloga szaloga@necsd.net |
Monica Perez-Ho/ Kaylee Hurley |
mperezho@necsd.net khurley@necsd.net |
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Temple Hill |
Jason Gerard |
Gerald Ortiz gortiz@necsd.net |
Monica Perez-Ho/ Kaylee Hurley |
mperezho@necsd.net khurley@necsd.net |
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Vails Gate |
Afiya Rowlins |
Cassandra Barnes cbarnes@necsd.net |
Kathryn Cramer/ Samani Henry |
sahenry@necsd.net |
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Out of District |
Jason Gerard |
Heather Bonham hbonham@necsd.net |
Kathryn Cramer/ Samani Henry |
sahenry@necsd.net |
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Parentally Placed |
Jason Gerard |
Cassandra Barnes cbarnes@necsd.net |
Sasha Silverman ssilverman@necsd.net |
Kathryn Cramer/ Samani Henry |
sahenry@necsd.net |
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CPSE/CSE |
Afiya Rowlins |
Kelly Kane, kkane@necsd.net /Jessica Smith jsmith@necsd.net |
Kathy Foster |
kfoster@necsd.net |
THE TEAM
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Exceptional Learners Team |
Phone Directory |
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Barnes, Cassandra |
563-3451 |
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Bayer, Christopher |
568-6528 |
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Bellarosa, Rachel |
563-3479 |
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Bonham, Heather |
563-3502 |
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Cramer, Kathryn |
568-6664 |
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Foster, Kathy |
563-8526 |
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Gerard, Jason |
563-3487 |
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Hastings, Patricia |
563-8534 |
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Henry, Samani |
568-6663 |
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Hurley, Kaylee |
563-8531 |
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Jernegons, Michael |
568-6668 |
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Kane, Kelly |
563-3488 |
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Ortiz, Gerald |
563-3453 |
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Patsalos, Sharon |
563-3497 |
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Perez-Ho, Monica |
563-8515 |
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Rowlins, Afiya |
563-3406 |
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Scanlon, Denise |
563-3415 |
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Smith, Jessica |
563-8488 |
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Silverman, Sasha |
568-6555 |
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Zaloga, Shannon |
563-3527 |
