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Western Wayne School District is a member of the Wayne County Consortium for Special Education.

The Consortium encompasses Western Wayne School District, Wayne Highlands School District and Wallenpaupack Area School District. We are dedicated to providing a continuum of services in the least restrictive environment. The consortium shares low incidence classrooms and related services staff. While we strive to keep our children within their neighborhood schools, each district maintains specialized services with highly trained staff for our children in need of temporary intensive instruction. Western Wayne School District participates in the Pa. Verbal Behavior (VB) Project, with three VB classrooms. Western Wayne maintains a continuum of options for all special needs students.

PDE POLICY UPDATE (AUGUST 31, 2023)

Please visit the links to access more information regarding the policy update from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education regarding the change in age of eligibility for free and appropriate public education!

DEPARTMENT CONTACTS

 

  • Jennifer DeNike
    Director
  • Elizabeth Gregory
    Early Intervention Supervisor
  • Jennifer Motichka
    Early Intervention Coordinator
  • Kristin Johnson
    School Psychologist
  • Kathleen Shemanski
    Supervisor of Pupil Personnel
  • Stephanie Major
    School Psychologist
  • Alene Olsommer
    Secretary
  • Jennifer Erb
    Secretary
  • Carmella Kelly
    Secretary

1970A EASTON TURNPIKE
LAKE ARIEL, PENNSYLVANIA 18436

TEL: (800) 321-9973 OPTION 6
FAX: (570) 341-1226

Office Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
School Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Chapter 15/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

is a civil rights law that is intended to give all individuals the same advantages and opportunities, so that individuals with disabilities have an equal chance for success.” (PA Department of Education)

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Other Resources

SECTION 504 CONTACTS

  • Jennifer DeNike
    Director/Coordinator
  • Anna Culkin
    EverGreen Elementary
  • Erica Booth
    RD Wilson Elementary
  • Joseph Totsky
    Middle School
  • Renee Chernin
    High School

The Western Wayne Gifted curriculum focuses on complex and in-depth study of major ideas, key concepts and themes that integrate knowledge within and across disciplines.

Curricula for the gifted students are an extension of core learning, using both acceleration and enrichment strategies. Academic needs, identified annually through the review of standardized test data, drive each child’s individualized education plan. The Western Wayne School District demands high quality student work and performance demonstration through high-level thinking, creativity, and problem solving skills as set forth in the Pennsylvania Academic Standards. Rubrics based on the PA State Standards are employed to assess goal achievement in the GIEP.

GIFTED OPPORTUNITIES

ARTS IN EDUCATION
SPRING SPORTS PHYSICALS
Below is a link to the Arts in Education in Northeastern Pennsylvania program offered through the NEIU. Check out the website below for more information. If you have questions, please feel free to contact AiE using the link on the webpage or contact Dr. Catherine Richmond-Cullen directly at:

ccullen@iu19.org
http://www.aienepa.org/

 



ECO CAMP – EXPLORING CAREERS OUTDOORS

Where can a high school student experience a variety of outdoor careers? Where can you learn first-hand about the job of a forester, geologist or park manager? Where can you have a great time meeting new friends while enjoying outdoor recreation activities in Pennsylvania state parks and forests?

What is ECO Camp?
ECO Camp, Exploring Careers Outdoors, is a week-long residential camp for high school students focusing on outdoor careers in recreation, conservation and natural resources. Professional staff from DCNR including state parks, geology and forestry, act as counselors and educators, exposing students to a variety of careers and outdoor recreation activities while interacting with students on a daily basis.

Find out more here!

GIFTED CONTACTS

  • Jennifer DeNike
    Director/Coordinator
  • Anna Culkin
    EverGreen Elementary
  • Erica Germani
    RD Wilson Elementary
  • Lisa Jacques
    Middle School
  • Renee Chernin
    High School