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Special Services

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Ms. Susie Budine
Assistant Superintendent
Special Services and Youth Services

e: sbudine@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

  • Ms. Susie Budine 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

Department Contacts

NameTitle / PositionEmailTelephone
Ms. Susie BudineAssistant Superintendent Special Servicessbudine@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us(973) 762 - 5600 x1841
Ms. Karen ThomanySupervisor of Special Education: K - 8kthomany@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us(973) 762 - 5600 x 1842
Ms. Susan EllisSupervisor of Special Education: K - 8shellis@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us(973) 762 - 5600 x 1838
Mr. Leroy Johnson IIISupervisor of Pre-School Educationljohnso3@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us(973) 762 - 5600 x 1843
Mr. Roberto MendezSupervisor of Special Education: High Schoolrmendez@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us(973) 762 - 5600 x 1145
Ms. Brady DillonBehavior Management Specialistbdillon@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us
Ms. Marilu GregoryCoordinator of Non-CST School Worker K - 12mgregory@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us(973) 762 - 5600 x 1850
Ms. Ingrid WilliamsDepartment Secretaryiwilliam@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us(973) 762 - 5600 x 1220
Ms. Nosimot NichollsDepartment Secretarynnicholl@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us(973) 762 - 5600 x 1846
Ms. Sonia CharlesDepartment Secretaryscharles@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us(973) 762 - 5600 x 1840
Ms. Felicia China-RichardsonPreschool Program Secretaryfchina@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us(973) 762 - 5600 x 1826
Ms. Shyrissa PleasantDepartment Secretaryspleasan@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us(973) 762 - 5600 x 1845

South Orange-Maplewood School District

South Orange-Maplewood School District

Address & Contact Info

525 Academy Street
Maplewood, NJ 07040

Main Office: (973) 762-5600

District Title IX Information

Dr. Kevin Gilbert
Asst., Supt., Access & Equity
District Title IX Coordinator
525 Academy Street
Maplewood, NJ 07040
e: kgilbert@somsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 762 - 5600 ext. 1859

Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB)

Dr. Kevin Gilbert
Asst., Supt., Access & Equity
District HIB Coordinator
e: kgilbert@somsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 762 - 5600 ext. 1859

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The mission of the South Orange Maplewood School District is to empower and inspire each student to explore and imagine, to pursue personal passions, and to collectively create a better future by creating a learner-centered environment through multiple pathways; re-imagined structures, systems and supports; innovative teaching; partnering with families; and maximizing community expertise and resources.

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