About Student Services
Special education services are provided to students ages 3-21 who have been determined to be educationally disabled and to require specialized instruction.
The special education process is designed to enable parents of students with educational disabilities and the School District to work together to ensure that each child is provided an appropriate education. The Salem School district believes that parents are an important part of this process and are encouraged to take an active role. The Special Education Team is the foundation of the special education process and is comprised of educational professionals and parents. A Special Education Team may vary in size and membership depending upon the task to be completed, but its basic composition is established by state/federal regulations and depends upon the individual needs of a student. Typically, a Team might include the classroom teacher, the parents, a special educator, related service providers and an administrator. The Special Education Team reviews referrals, plans diagnostic evaluations, determines if students are eligible for special education, writes IEPs and makes placement recommendations. No one person may make a decision regarding a child's special education evaluation, identification, program, or placement.
Special Education Webinar (March 2022)
Previous Salem School District Director of Student Services Timothy Koumrian hosted an informational webinar on March 16, 2022.to introduce parents to the services available and the process for accessing these services.
Special Education Law and Process Overview
Contact Information
The Student Services Department administrative offices are located at 38 Geremonty Drive Salem, NH 603-893-7040.
Student Services Director
Angela Markley
Preschool Coordinator
Nydia Torres
Barron and North Salem Elementary Coordinator
Erin Cianciolo
Fisk and Soule Salem Elementary Coordinator
Allison Driscoll
Lancaster and Special Programs Elementary Coordinator
Chelsey Gillis
Middle School Coordinator
Susanne Mathers
High School Coordinator
Melissa Lisboa
Out of District/Special Programs Coordinator
Jaimie Dupuis