The Office for Student Support & Special Education

The Office of Student Support and Special Education supports and addresses the social, emotional, physical, and educational components of each student's education. We are responsible for coordinating services including the District’s Committees for Special Education at the preschool, elementary, and secondary levels for all resident students who qualify for such support. Our office also oversees English as a New Language (ENL) and the Counseling Department

Our Department works with Social Workers, Psychologists, Speech/Language Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and other Support Staff to help our students. We use a Multi-Tiered systems of Support (MTSS) (include descriptions of Response to Intervention [RtI] and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports [PBIS]).

Updates for the 2024-2025 School Year

NYS Office for Special Education Educational Partnership - Click Here

Direct link to Parent Training Opportunities through NYS Office for Special Education Educational Partnership - Click Here

Community Resources

Wildwood Continuing Education Program - click here for offerings brochure and registration form

Bring On The Spectrum Community Space and Sensory Gym: Offers social, recreational, and lifestyle activities for neurodiverse individuals in the Capital Region. All ages, all abilities, ALL means ALL.

Upcoming Events

Special Education Community Resource Fair
April 29, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join Advocating for Children Together A.C.T

What is ACT? ACT is a Special Education Support Group led by parents and caregivers

When does ACT Meet? One meeting per month

Monthly Topics Include:

  • Presentations

  • Open Q&A

  • Understanding IEP

  • Parent/Caregiver Rights & Support

  • Guest Speakers

For more information, please reach out to
Mary MacDonald
518-588-1116 or mmacdonald2468@gmail.com

Contact Information

Colleen Agostinoni
Director of the Office for Student Support and Special Education
cagostinoni@rcscsd.org
(518) 756-5200, ext 3033

Kate Thibault
Assistant Director of the Office for Student Support and Special Education
kthibault@rcscsd.org
(518) 756-5200, ext 3082

Janet Wilkins
CPSE/CSE Office Assistant
jwilkins@rcscsd.org
518-756-5200 x3033

Karyn Perez
Office Assistant
kperez@rcscsd.org
518-756-5200 x3082