Student Services

Department of Student Services

 

The Westwood Public Schools is committed to the provision of quality education for all students and offers an array of support services and programs in all of our schools. The Department of Student Services offers broad range of general education support services with access to Guidance Counselors, Psychologists, Nurses and English-As-A-Second Language Staff. In addition, special education and related services are available to students who meet mandated eligibility criteria, including but not limited to, speech pathology services, occupational therapy services, and physical therapy services for eligible students. Special Educators and general educators work closely to facilitate positive, inclusive educational experiences.

 

Student Services Include:

 

·      Community Outreach

·      Preschool Programs

·      Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

·      Special Education

·      Health Services

·      Guidance

·      ELL

·      Home/Hospital Tutoring

·      Homeless Liaison Services

 

If you need assistance from the Westwood Public Schools Student Services Department, you are welcome to contact one of the following people at 781-326-7500:

 
Abigail Hanscom

Director of Student Services, X1345

 

    Robin Fabiano
K-5 Special Education Department Head, X5110
  Downey and Sheehan Schools

 

    Glen Atkinson
 K-5 Special Education Department Head, X5108
    Deerfield, Hanlon and Martha Jones Schools

 

Aprile Albertelli
    Integrated Preschool Director, X5114

 

Lorri Ventura
Middle School Special Education Department Head, X2330

 

Robert Fanning

High School Special Education Department Head, X3137

 

Cynthia Brunelli
 Out-of-District Coordinator, X1389
 
Lynne Medsker

Guidance Department Head, X3138