Child Study Team
The Child Study Team is made up of specialists in the area of educational disabilities. When a child is having difficulty learning in school, the Child Study Team may be asked to help by gathering and interpreting a wide range of information.
Members
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Kerith Kraft
The School Psychologist, Ms. Kraft, helps teachers and parents understand a child's ability and identify social and emotional factors which may be affecting a student's learning and behavior in school.
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Ruth Anne Detwiler
The Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant, Mrs. Detwiler, helps teachers and parents identify learning difficulties and develop strategies to help students be more successful in school.
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Dawn Anderson
The School Social Worker, Ms. Anderson, helps gather information from parents which may help their child in school and is a link to community resources for teachers and parents.
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Chelsea Butler
The Speech/Language Specialist, Ms. Butler, helps parents and teachers identify speech and language difficulties, then works with students, parents and teachers to develop effective intervention strategies.
Translator Services
If you are in need of a translator for a Child Study Team meeting, please do not hesitate to request one by calling Mrs. Diane Palogruto, 856-783-2300, extension 1026, or by writing a letter stating your request (the letter may be written in your native language). We can also provide such services for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Si Usted necesita un traductor profesional para una reunion del Child Study Team, por favor, llama a la Diane Palogruto (856-783-2300, extension 1026), o escribe una carta pidiendo la ayuda de un traductor. La carta puede ser en español. Tambien podemos ofrecer estos servicios para las personas sordas.
Preschool Evaluations
If you think your preschool child may need a specialized program, the Special Services Department can help. Residents of Clementon can obtain free evaluations for children age two and a half to five who may show delays or difficulties in the areas of speech, hearing, vision, learning, physical or emotional development. Often, early detection can prevent serious difficulties later on in school. The Child Study Team can also help parents locate services for infants under age three.