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Administration & Staff
Mrs. Rebecca Potts
School Psychologist
Lingle Avenue | Forge Road
rebecca_potts@pasd.us
Mrs. Rebecca Reno
School Psychologist
Middle School | Forge Road
rebecca_reno@pasd.us
Ms. Ariana Russo-Wheeler
School Psychologist
Northside | Pine Street
ariana_russo-wheeler@pasd.us
Ms. Cathleen DiCello
School Psychologist
High School
cathleen_dicello@pasd.us
About School Psychologist Services
Palmyra Area School District’s school psychologists are part of the team of people who help our students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. School psychologists utilize their specialized training and expertise to assist in addressing the wide variety of needs that students and families face today. Through consultation, counseling, observations, and assessment, school psychologists are able to problem-solve, develop interventions, and determine the effectiveness of interventions.
The school psychologists take active roles on various teams in each building, including the student data teams, student of concern teams, and the Student Assistance Teams (SAP). They also play a vital role in the evaluation process of students with disabilities. Specific services provided are based on a collaborative effort among parents, school personnel and the school psychologist.
Section 504/Chapter 15 Service Agreements
In compliance with state and federal laws, the Palmyra Area School District will provide to each protected handicapped student – without discrimination or cost to the student or family – those related aids, services, or accommodations which are needed to provide equal opportunity to participate in and obtain the benefits of the school program and extracurricular activities to the maximum extent appropriate to the student’s abilities. In order to qualify as a protected handicapped student, the child must be of school age with a physical or mental disability which substantially limits or prohibits participation in or access to an aspect of the school program. For further information on the evaluation procedures and provision of services to protected handicapped students, contact your child’s school counselor or building principal.
The 504 Committee should look at grades over the past several years, teachers’ reports, Information from parents or other agencies, state assessment scores or other school administered tests, observations, discipline reports, attendance records, health records, and adaptive behavior information. Schools must consider a variety of sources. A single source of information (such as a doctor’s report) cannot be the only information considered. Schools must be able to assure that all information submitted is documented and considered.
These services and protections for “protected handicapped students” are distinct from those applicable to all eligible or exceptional students enrolled (or seeking enrollment) in special education programs.
For additional information related to Section 504/Chapter 15 services, the parent may refer to Section 504, Chapter 15, and the Basic Education Circular entitled Implementation of Chapter 15. Parents may also contact the Building Principal to request further information on the rights of parents and children, provision of services, evaluation and screening (including purpose, time and location), and due process procedures. For additional information, please contact the Director of Pupil Services at 717- 838-3144.