The Ogdensburg City School District’s Special Education Office is located in the Ogdensburg Free Academy complex across from the Superintendent’s Office. The committee on Special Education’s chairperson is Mrs. Joan Wiggins. Special Education services are recommended by the committee for all school age children with special needs. The phone number for the Special Education Office is 315-393-0900 ext. 211 or 207.
The Ogdensburg City School District strives to provide a school environment that is safe, nurturing and culturally enriched. All students as individuals and members of a group, will be inspired to participate in planned educational experiences with the explanation that they will to the best of their abilities, become effective communicators, complex thinkers and productive workers.
The concept of equity of services and opportunities is prominent within the District. Each student has the option of participating in any of the available programs and extra-curricular activities.
The Ogdensburg City School District strives to provide a strong continuum of programming within the school district’s boundaries. The majority of students with disabilities, including the preschool students, are able to receive appropriate services without having to be transported to other school districts.
Both general education teachers and special education teachers are committed to provide the best education experiences for all students within the scope of the general education classroom. Many students are provided special education services within the general education classroom, thus allowing for greater integration.
The Ogdensburg District leases a significant number of classrooms to St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES and provides students with appropriate services when necessary.
All students attending the Ogdensburg City School District are provided a comprehensive, free and appropriate public education.
Mrs. Wiggins is also the Chairperson for the Committee on Pre-School Education. The committee reviews and recommends appropriate services for children with special needs ages 3-5.
Pre-School students with disabilities are provided services at home, in center-based programs, or in pre-school classrooms. Services may include speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, special education instruction, home school social work, audio logical evaluations, and service coordination.
Please contact Mrs. Wiggins with any questions regarding services for your special needs child.