Special Education

Special Education

Mission

The Mission of the Newark Board of Education Special Education is to improve the quality of life for students with disabilities by ensuring each student achieves their fullest potential. Through perseverance, dedication, and collective expertise we will provide equitable opportunities to engage our students in innovative, high quality instruction along with the essential tools, services, and resources to succeed. With a concentrated effort on providing our students with more stability and continuity, new opportunities for inclusion and high quality programs aligned with district efforts our students will reach high standards and close the achievement gap.

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  • Special Education

    765 Broad Street
    Newark, NJ 07102

  • Department Head

    Cristina Pennetti

  • Department Phone

    973-733-7314
Cristina Pennetti
  • Cristina Pennetti

    Director
Dr. Katherine P. Agurto
  • Dr. Katherine P. Agurto

    Supervisor - Auditory Impairments & Autism
  • 862-810-8180

    Ext. 8734
Elizabeth Bauer
  • Elizabeth Bauer

    Supervisor - Initial Evaluation Center
  • 862-810-8180

    Ext. 8722
Dr. Joseph Bresnahan
  • Dr. Joseph Bresnahan

    Supervisor - South/West SLT & Behavioral Supports
  • 862-810-8180

    Ext. 8736
Dr. Shirley Fonseca
  • Dr. Shirley Fonseca

    Supervisor - North SLT
  • 862-810-8180

    Ext. 8742
Kear French
  • Kear French

    Supervisor - High Schools
  • 862-810-8180

    Ext. 8744
Dr. Cheryl Myrie
  • Dr. Cheryl Myrie

    Supervisor - Out of District, Preschool & PSD Programs
  • 862-810-8180

    Ext. 8754
Candice Wells
  • Candice Wells

    Supervisor - Inclusion & Instructional Progams
  • 862-810-8180

    Ext. 8761

Special Education Staff