Special Education
Special Education is planned instruction specifically designed to address the educational and related needs of students with disabilities. Students who are eligible for special education services receive their instruction based upon the District's core curriculum. The IEP team documents current education abilities and areas of needs and outlines goals, teaching strategies, accommodations/adaptations or modifications, as well as other support systems that may help the student to access the general education curriculum.
In order to ensure that all children and families are served appropriately, dedicated and highly competent staff are in place. The Harrisburg School District is proud of the dedicated special educators, support staff, related service providers, general educators and administrators who support all students with disabilities.
The Special Education Department provides support services in the following areas:
- Autistic Support
- Emotional Support
- Learning Support
- Life Skills Support
- Multiple Disabilities Support
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Speech & Language Support
Contacts
Krystal Palmer, Chief of Student Support Services
kpalmer@hbgsd.us (717) 703-1421
Sheri Moyer, Coordinator of Student Support Services
smoyer@hbgsd.us (717) 703-1421
Shell Johnson, Special Education Supervisor (John Harris, Sci-Tech)
sjohnson@hbgsd.us (717) 703-4075
Sara Kershner, Special Education Supervisor (Cougar, Melrose, Steele)
skershner@hbgsd.us (717) 418-4208
Shawn Tuttle, Special Education Supervisor (Foose)
stuttle@hbgsd.us (717) 703-1311
Brandy Wiest, Special Education Supervisor (Downey, Out of District placements, River Rock, Rowland)
bwiest@hbgsd.us (717) 703-1483
Shari Brenizer, Special Education Supervisor (Camp Curtin, Marshall)
SBrenizer@hbgsd.us (717) 703-4104
Crystal Thomas, Special Education Supervisor (Ben Franklin, Lincoln)
cathomas@hbgsd.us (717) 703-1920
Bethel Taylor, School Based ACCESS Coordinator
(717) 703-4029
For all Special Education records requests contact:
Jane Ragsdale, Special Education Records Secretary
jragsdale@hbgsd.us (717) 703-4427
Fax 717-703-4028

