The Office for Student Support & Special Education

Welcome to the Office for Student Support and Special Education Website

The Office of Student Support and Special Education supports and addresses the social, emotional, physical, and educational components of each student's education. We are responsible for coordinating services including the District’s Committees for Special Education at the preschool, elementary and secondary levels for all resident students who qualify for such support. Our office also oversees English as a New Language (ENL) and the Counseling Department.

Our Department includes:

Special Education Department
The Office for Student Supports
- Section 504;
- School Counseling;
- English as a New Language (English Language Learners [ELLs]/ Multi-Language Learners [MLLs]);
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) (include descriptions of Response to Intervention [RtI] and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports [PBIS]);
- Social Work, Psychologists, Speech/language Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists and other Support Staff

Upcoming Events

Both of these events are presented by the NYS Education Department Office of Special Education and are free to attend:

EI to CPSE Transition for Families - Thursday, March 14 - 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
This Zoom presentation will guide parents through the process of transitioning their child from Early Intervention (EI) to the Committee on Preschool Education (CSPE). Registration is required. Click here to register.

CPSE to CSE Transition for Families - Thursday, April 11 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
This workshop will help participants understand the difference between services in CPSE and CSE and the purpose of an IEP. Registration is required. Click here to register.

Updates for the 2023-2024 School Year

Positive Solutions for Families Training Series: Information & Registration Process: This program is an evidence-based, family-friendly workshop of seven sessions to help support and promote positive and effective parenting behaviors. These workshops will provide information for families on promoting children’s social-emotional skills, understanding their child’s challenging behavior, and using positive approaches to help children learn appropriate behavior. The first session is Friday, October 7.
New Option for Electronic Communications from The Office for Student Support & Special Education

Contact Information

Colleen Agostinoni
Director of the Office for Student Support and Special Education
cagostinoni@rcscsd.org
(518) 756-5200, ext 3033

Kate Thibault
Assistant Director of the Office for Student Support and Special Education
kthibault@rcscsd.org
(518) 756-5200, ext 3082

Janet Wilkins
Office Assistant
jwilkins@rcscsd.org
518-756-5200 x3033

Karyn Perez
Office Assistant
kperez@rcscsd.org
518-756-5200 x3082

Amanda Shader
Office Assistant
ashader@rcscsd.org
518-756-5200 x 3025

Parent Resource Links

Community Resources

Wildwood Continuing Education Program - click here for offerings brochure and registration form
Bring On The Spectrum Community Space and Sensory Gym: Offers social, recreational, and lifestyle activities for neurodiverse individuals in the Capital Region. All ages, all abilities, ALL means ALL.