Student Support Services
Clarkston Community Schools offers a full continuum of special education programs and services for students birth through age 26. Our Student Support Services Department consists of a large team of professionals including special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, social workers, psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, and paraeducators. We value our on-going partnership with parents and collaborate closely to develop Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) for students who are eligible for special education, Section 504s, Early On and reside in Clarkston Community Schools.
Helpful Links and Resources
- Welcome to the 22-24 School Year from the Executive Director
- What is Special Education?
- Child Find
- Procedural Safeguards & MDE Links
- Determination of Specific Learning Disability
- Evaluations & Eligibility
- Center-Based Programs
Welcome to the 22-24 School Year from the Executive Director
What is Special Education?
Child Find
Procedural Safeguards & MDE Links
Determination of Specific Learning Disability
Evaluations & Eligibility
Center-Based Programs
Leadership Team
Kerry Brueck
Early Intervention Specialist
klbrueck@clarkston.k12.mi.us
Stephanie Simony
Transition Coordinator
slsimony@clarkston.k12.mi.us
Natalie McGowen
Compliance Coordinator
nemcgowen@clarkston.k12.mi.us
Kim Strader
Behavior Consultant
knstrader@clarkston.k12.mi.us
Administration
Stacey Theophelis
Executive Director
Student Support Services
astheophelis@clarkston.k12.mi.us
Katie LaMay
Supervisor, Student Support Services
kllamay@clarkston.k12.mi.us
Amanda Vance
Supervisor, Student Support Services
arvance@clarkston.k12.mi.us
Jackie Clancy, Coordinator
jmclancy@clarkston.k12.mi.us
Susan Vanaman, Assistant
sevanaman@clarkston.k12.mi.us
Meg Pardee, Assistant
mepardee@clarkston.k12.mi.us
Office Contact Information:
P: 248.623.8080
F: 248.623.8070
Parent Advisory Committee
The Clarkston Community Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Committee represents families with students receiving Special Education Services in partnership with CCS to empower each student to develop their highest potential through collaboration and communication.
- PAC acts as a parent resource in collaboration with the CCS Student Support Services Department.
- Solicits information from parents of students who receive special education services regarding needed areas of program development.
- Participates in problem solving discussion with special education administrators for program improvement.
- Provides information, expertise, representation and participation in an advisory capacity to the administration.
For more information contact: clarkstonpac@gmail.com