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.
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
2022-2023 Special Education Staff
- Early Childhood
- Andersonville Elementary
- Bailey Lake Elementary
- Clarkston Elementary
- Independence Elementary
- North Sashabaw Elementary
- Pine Knob Elementary
- Springfield Plains Elementary
- Sashabaw Middle School
- Clarkston Junior High School
- Clarkston High School
- Renaissance High School
- Clarkston Virtual
- Adult Transition Program
- District-Wide Staff
Early Childhood
Andersonville Elementary
Bailey Lake Elementary
Clarkston Elementary
Independence Elementary
North Sashabaw Elementary
Pine Knob Elementary
Springfield Plains Elementary
Sashabaw Middle School
Clarkston Junior High School
Clarkston High School
Renaissance High School
Clarkston Virtual
Adult Transition Program
District-Wide Staff
Helpful Links and Resources
- What is Special Education?
- Procedural Safeguards & MDE Links
- Child Find
- Determination of Specific Learning Disability
- Evaluations & Eligibility
- Center-Based Programs
What is Special Education?
Procedural Safeguards & MDE Links
Child Find
Determination of Specific Learning Disability
Evaluations & Eligibility
Center-Based Programs
Contacts
Stacey Theophelis
Executive Director
Student Support Services
astheophelis@clarkston.k12.mi.us
P: 248.623.8080
F: 248.623.8070
Katie LaMay
Elementary Supervisor
Student Support Services
kllamay@clarkston.k12.mi.us
P: 248.623.8080
F: 248.623.8070
Amanda Vance
504 Supervisor
arvance@clarkston.k12.mi.us
P: 248.623.8080
F: 248.623.8070
Jackie Clancy, Coordinator
jmclancy@clarkston.k12.mi.us
P: 248.623.8080
F: 248.623.8070
Susan Vanaman, Assistant
sevanaman@clarkston.k12.mi.us
P: 248.623.8080
F: 248.623.8070
Meg Pardee, Assistant
mepardee@clarkston.k12.mi.us
P: 248.623.8080
F: 248.623.8070