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
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Department Head
Cristina Pennetti
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Department Phone
973-733-7314
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Cristina Pennetti
Director
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Dr. Katherine P. Agurto
Supervisor - Auditory Impairments & Autism
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862-810-8180
Ext. 8734
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Elizabeth Bauer
Supervisor - Initial Evaluation Center
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862-810-8180
Ext. 8722
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Email
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Dr. Joseph Bresnahan
Supervisor - South/West SLT & Behavioral Supports
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862-810-8180
Ext. 8736
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Dr. Cheryl Myrie
Supervisor - Out of District, Preschool & PSD Programs
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862-810-8180
Ext. 8754
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Email
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Candice Wells
Supervisor - Inclusion & Instructional Progams
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862-810-8180
Ext. 8761