Our Department of Pupil Personnel Services helps to ensure that Warrensburg students are provided with special education services that are consistent with New York State Department of Education regulation. These services are available to any student with a mental, physical or emotional impairment that affects their educational performance. Please use the drop down menus below to find out more on the programs we offer.

Parents, teachers and staff play and active role in planning and implementation of the educational program for students with disabilities. The Department of Pupil Personal Services is committed to working with every student and their network of support to find indiviudalized solutions. Students are served in the following areas:

• Coordination and oversight of services for eligible students
• Special Education Services –ages 3-21
• Section 504 Accommodation Plans – ages 5-21
• School Health and Nursing Services – ages 5-21
• English as a New Language (ENL) – ages 5-21
• Dual enrollment Special Education Services to private and parochial schools located within district boundaries
• Management of Medicaid eligible services and Medicaid Claiming

Services Provided

The Warrensburg Central School District strives to meet the individual learning needs of each child through a rigorous yet differentiated academic program. At times, however, some students demonstrate a need for additional support in order to meet the New York State Learning Standards in English language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies. As a result, the District provides targeted academic support through a collaborative process to help students succeed. Click here to read our full Multi-Tiered System of Supports plan.

Categories of Disabilities

Student with a disability means a student, as defined in section 4401(1) of Education Law, who has not attained the age of 21 prior to September 1st and who is entitled to attend public schools pursuant to section 3202 of the Education Law, and who, because of mental, physical or emotional reasons, has been identified as having a disability and who requires special services and programs approved by the department. Part 200 Regulations are the laws that govern special education. Click here to see the categories of disability.

English as a New Language

English as a New Language (ENL) is an instructional program for students whose dominant language is not English. The purpose of the program is to increase the English language proficiency of eligible students so they can attain academic standards and achieve success in the classroom. Click here for more information on how to see if you meet the qualifications.

Housing Insecurity

If a Warrensburg family has been evicted or they are living at a temporary address, doubled up with friends or family or staying at a motel, their students have important school rights. If an older student has left their home and is staying with friends or anyone who is not their legal guardian, they also have important school rights. These rights include being able to continue going to school at Warrensburg even if they are temporarily living outside the district.

Medicaid School-Based Services

The Federal Medicaid program recognizes the importance of school-based health services in the delivery of essential medical care to eligible children, and allows states to use their Medicaid programs to help pay for certain health services delivered to children in the school setting. Click here to learn more about the program.

Pre-School Special Education Services

The Special Education Pre-school Program is a federally mandated and funded service. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) makes a range of educational opportunities available to children with moderate to severe disabilities who are three and four years old. The program is managed by the Warrensburg Central School District with financial support provided by Warren County. The district does not operate nor supervise any preschool special education programs or services. Children are served at any one of several county-approved private agency sites in the area, or through home-based and community-based programs. Warren County arranges transportation through private providers. Learn more about the program here.

Title I Funding

Types of students that might be served by Title 1 funds include migrant students, students with limited English proficiency, homeless students, students with disabilities, neglected students, delinquent students, at-risk students or any student in need. Students can be classified as at-risk for numerous reasons, including high number of absences, single-parent home, low academic performance or low-income family. Learn more about Title 1 Funding here.

Services for High School Students School-to-Work Transition

ACCES-VR works with students, families and school districts to coordinate appropriate services for students with disabilities who are leaving secondary education and entering adult vocational rehabilitation and related services.

Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

The goal of the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) is to provide students with a safe and supportive learning environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment and bullying. Some of the law requirements include: establishing anti-harassment and discrimination policies, creating school training programs, and including a course in civility, citizenship and character education in the curriculum for every grade level. Click here to view the policies and process for reporting harassment, bullying, and discrimination.

Each school in the district has a coordinator who has been trained to respond to issues related to DASA. The coordinators are:

District: Christian Bruce, Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Elementary School: Keith LaLone, Elementary School Principal
Jr/Sr High School: Jeff Holcomb, Jr/Sr High School Principal

Title IX

It is the policy of the Warrensburg Central School District to provide a learning and working environment that is safe, welcoming, and free from discrimination on the basis of sex. Title IX requires the school district not to discriminate. View the district’s full harassment and non-discrimination policy here. Reports of sexual harassment can be made at any time, including during non-business hours using the telephone number or e-mail address, or by mailing to the office address listed for the for the Title IX Coordinator:

Christian Bruce, Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Phone: 518-623-9747
Email: brucec@wcsd.org

In compliance with section 106.45 of Title IX, we have included a link to all materials used to train Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process in Title IX compliance and practices for the district. View training materials here.

Procedural Safeguards

The Procedural Safeguards Notice: Rights for Parents of Children with Disabilities is provided to parents of a student with a disability at a minimum of one time per year.  Our office mails a copy home with the invitation to your student's Annual Review meeting; however, we have included the link for your reference, should you need it.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Director of Pupil Personnel Services.