Special Services

Dr. Melody Alegria
Assistant Superintendent
Special Services and Youth Services
e: malegria@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 762-5600 x1841

All questions/concerns regarding your child’s program should be directed toward the child study team case manager. If you do not receive a satisfactory response please call the Department of Special Services at 973-762-5600 x1840 where you will be directed to the appropriate administrator.

News & Communications:

• Special Services:  October Department Newsletter (10/2)
• COVID-19 SCHOOL-AGE TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR WORKING FAMILIES - English (9/22)
• COVID-19 SCHOOL-AGE TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR WORKING FAMILIES - Spanish (9/22)
• 2020 -2021 Special Services Supplemental Guide: Virtual Instruction Guidebook for Families (9/2)
• Special Services:  Distance Learning Update (5/20)
• Special Education and Preschool Programs - School Closing Information Regarding COVID 19 (3/15)
• Student Services Update - December 2019
• Student Services Letter - Transportation to OOD Schools - December 2019
• Student Services Letter To Parents - September 2019
• Student Services Referral Process

Services Offered

Support Services available to students with disabilities include:

• Child Study Teams
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Instructional Aide Support
• Transitional Services
• Behavioral Intervention Services
• Counseling Services

Important Links

• New Jersey Administrative Code Title 6A Chapter 14
• Parental Rights in Special Education (PRISE)

District Homeless Education Liaison

• Dr. Melody Alegria serves as the district liaison. Contact information can be found below.
• NJ McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program
  • McKinney Vento Homeless Education - South Orange and Maplewood Family Resource Guide