Exceptional Learners (Spec. Ed)
General Information
The NECSD is dedicated to the goal of improving educational outcomes for students with disabilities and their families. Students with disabilities are identified through a referral and evaluation process as defined through the Part 200 Regulations of New York State.
Once identified, students are eligible to receive supports and services designed to provide access to the general education curriculum. As required by law, supports and services must be provided in the least restrictive environment possible in which a student can realize educational benefit.
In the event you suspect your child may be struggling academically, please contact the principal of the school your child attends and request a meeting to discuss possible interventions. Once interventions are provided and progress is appropriately monitored, a referral to the Committee on Special Education may be completed.
Contact Exceptional Learners
Michelle McKitty-Bromley, Assistant Superintendent of Exceptional Learners
Email: mmckittybromley@necsd.net
Denise Scanlon, Support Staff
Email: dscanlon@necsd.net, 845-563-3415
Meagan Sullivan, Director of Exceptional Learners
Email: msullivan@necsd.net, 845-563-3406
Sherida Moore, Director of Exceptional Learners
Email: shmoore@necsd.net, 845-563-3487
Georgia Patchen, Director of Exceptional Learners
Email: gpatchen@necsd.net, 845-563-3527
Rachel Bellarosa, Support Staff
Email: rbellarosa@necsd.net, 845-563-3479
Patricia Hastings, Support Staff
Email: phastings@necsd.net, 845-563-8534
124 Grand Street
Newburgh, NY 12550
Main Line Phone: (845) 563-8520; Fax: (845) 563-8529
Exceptional Learners Files
Annual Report to
the Board of Education
A Parent/Guardian Guide to Understanding the CPSE to CSE Transition Process
English | Spanish
Other Documents
(NYSED)
Preparing for your Child's Annual Review | Session Information
Upcoming Events
Guardianship Information Session 2025
Tuesday, March 25th at 6pm
Transition Expo | Moving Beyond High School
Tuesday, April 8th from 6pm - 8pm
The Team
| School/Program | Grade | Support Staff |
|---|---|---|
| Director: Georgia Patchen, 563-8527, gpatchen@necsd.net
Supervisor: Gerald Ortiz, 563-3453, gortiz@necsd.net |
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| Newburgh Free Academy - Main | 9-12 | Monica Perez-Ho, 563-8515 / mperezho@necsd.net Kaylee Hurley, 563-8531 / °ì³ó³Ü°ù±ô±ð²â°ª²Ô±ð³¦²õ»å.²Ô±ð³Ù​ |
| Gidney Avenue Memorial School | K-5 | Kathryn Cramer, 563-3479 / kcramer@necsd.net Samani Henry, 568-6663; / sahenry@necsd.net |
| ODD | Districtwide | Kathryn Cramer, 563-3479 / kcramer@necsd.net Samani Henry, 568-6663; / sahenry@necsd.net |
| Parentally Placed | Districtwide | Kathryn Cramer, 563-3479 / kcramer@necsd.net Samani Henry, 568-6663; / sahenry@necsd.net |
| Homebound (Medical and Pending) | Districtwide | Kathryn Cramer, 563-3479 / kcramer@necsd.net Samani Henry, 568-6663; / sahenry@necsd.net |
| School/Program | Grade | Support Staff |
|---|---|---|
| Director: Meagan Sullivan, 563-3406, msullivan@necsd.net
Supervisor: Sasha Silverman, 762-9165, ssilverman@necsd.net |
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| CPSE | Preschool | Kathy Foster, 563-8526 / kfoster@necsd.net |
| Meadow Hill | K-8 | Kathryn Cramer, 563-3479 / kcramer@necsd.net Samani Henry, 568-6663; / sahenry@necsd.net |
| Horizons on the Hudson | K-5 | Monica Perez-Ho, 563-8515 / mperezho@necsd.net Kaylee Hurley, 563-8531 / °ì³ó³Ü°ù±ô±ð²â°ª²Ô±ð³¦²õ»å.²Ô±ð³Ù​ |
| Vails Gate STEAM Academy | K-5 | Kathryn Cramer, 563-3479 / kcramer@necsd.net Samani Henry, 568-6663; / sahenry@necsd.net |
| New Windsor School | K-5 | Kathryn Cramer, 563-3479 / kcramer@necsd.net Samani Henry, 568-6663; / sahenry@necsd.net |
| Fostertown School | K-5 | Monica Perez-Ho, 563-8515 / mperezho@necsd.net Kaylee Hurley, 563-8531 / °ì³ó³Ü°ù±ô±ð²â°ª²Ô±ð³¦²õ»å.²Ô±ð³Ù​ |
| Gardnertown School | K-5 | Kathryn Cramer, 563-3479 / kcramer@necsd.net Samani Henry, 568-6663; / sahenry@necsd.net |
| School/Program | Grade | Support Staff |
|---|---|---|
| Director: Sherida Moore, 563-3487, shmoore@necsd.net
Supervisor: Heather Bonham, 563-3502, hbonham@necsd.net |
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| South Middle School | 6-8 | Monica Perez-Ho, 563-8515 / mperezho@necsd.net Kaylee Hurley, 563-8531 / °ì³ó³Ü°ù±ô±ð²â°ª²Ô±ð³¦²õ»å.²Ô±ð³Ù​ |
| Heritage Middle School | 6-8 | Monica Perez-Ho, 563-8515 / mperezho@necsd.net Kaylee Hurley, 563-8531 / °ì³ó³Ü°ù±ô±ð²â°ª²Ô±ð³¦²õ»å.²Ô±ð³Ù​ |
| Balmville School | K-5 | Kathryn Cramer, 563-3479 / kcramer@necsd.net Samani Henry, 568-6663; / sahenry@necsd.net |
| Newburgh Free Academy North | 9-12 | Monica Perez-Ho, 563-8515 / mperezho@necsd.net Kaylee Hurley, 563-8531 / °ì³ó³Ü°ù±ô±ð²â°ª²Ô±ð³¦²õ»å.²Ô±ð³Ù​ |
| Newburgh Free Academy West | 9-12 | Kathryn Cramer, 563-3479 / kcramer@necsd.net Samani Henry, 568-6663; / sahenry@necsd.net |
| Temple Hill School | K-8 | Monica Perez-Ho, 563-8515 / mperezho@necsd.net Kaylee Hurley, 563-8531 / °ì³ó³Ü°ù±ô±ð²â°ª²Ô±ð³¦²õ»å.²Ô±ð³Ù​ |


