Special Education
Special Education
To ensure that students with disabilities, as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA, 2004), receive a free and appropriate public education, the RCSD provides a continuum of special education programs and services to meet each student’s unique needs. For eligible students, an individualized education plan (IEP) team utilizes present levels of performance to determine areas of need, individualized goals, and the specially designed instruction, related services, and supplemental supports necessary for the student to receive a free and appropriate public education. For more information, please contact your child’s school office or the Educational Support Services office at (916) 771-1605.
The Educational Support Services office is located at 1000 Darling Way Roseville, CA 95678
Staff
Susan Fridly
Executive Director of Educational Support Services
- Email: sfridly@rcsdk8.org
- Phone: (916) 771-1605 ext. 50323
Brienne Reid
Director of Educational Support Services
- Email: breid@rcsdk8.org
- Phone: (916) 771-1605 ext. 50323
Monique Homesley
Coordinator of Special Education
- Email: mhomesley@rcsdk8.org
- Phone: (916) 771-1605 ext. 50369
Connie Bohnenstiehl
Administrative Assistant
- Email: cbohnenstiehl@rcsdk8.org
- Phone: (916) 771-1605 ext. 50323
Debbie Freeman
Office Specialist – Student Records
- Email: dfreeman@rcsdk8.org
- Phone: (916) 771-1605 ext. 50338
Lesley Switzer
Special Education Data Technician
- Email: lswitzer@rcsdk8.org
- Phone: (916) 771-1605 ext. 50324
Program specialists are administrators within the Educational Support Services department who support the overall coordination and implementation of special education services in the district. Each program specialist provides direct support to several school sites, assisting special education staff and parents of students receiving special education services.
Emily Coleman
Program Specialist
- Email: ecoleman@rcsdk8.org
- Phone: (916) 771-1605 ext. 50306
- Schools:
- Stoneridge Elementary
- PCOE Regional Programs
- Nonpublic school placements
- Home/Hospital Instruction
- Private Schools
- Residential Placements
Shannon De Arkland
Program Specialist
- Email: sdearkland@rcsdk8.org
- Phone: (916) 771-1605 ext. 50305
- Schools:
- Buljan Middle School
- Junction Elementary
- Kaseberg Elementary
- Orchard Ranch Elementary
- Riego Creek Elementary
Amy Holland
Program Specialist
- Email: aholland@rcsdk8.org
- Phone: (916) 771-1605 ext. 50373
- Schools:
- Eich Middle School
- Crestmont Elementary
- Gates Elementary
- Sargeant Elementary
- Spanger Elementary
Jen Morgen
- Email: jbutschmorgen@rcsdk8.org
- Phone: (916) 771-1605 ext. 50321
- Schools:
- Cooley Middle School
- Blue Oaks Elementary
- Diamond Creek Elementary
- Fiddyment Farm Elementary
Kara Piastrelli
Program Specialist
- Email: kpiastrelli@rcsdk8.org
- Phone: (916) 771-1605 ext. 50308
- Schools:
- Chilton Middle School
- Brown Elementary
- Jefferson Elementary
- Westbrook Elementary
- Winding Creek Elementary
Karla Yates
Program Specialist
- Email: kyates@rcsdk8.org
- Schools:
- Cirby Elementary
- Woodbridge School
Placer County SELPA
The Placer County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) supports special education programs and services in school districts across Placer County. All SELPAs have the same basic goal: to deliver high-quality special education programs and services to students with disabilities in the most effective, efficient, and cost-effective manner practicable. The SELPA provides support to parents and districts through resources, professional development, and SELPA governance. Please visit the Placer County SELPA website for more information.
The Placer County SELPA Local Plan, current SELPA Annual Service Plan, and current SELPA Annual Budget Plan can be found on the Placer County SELPA Governance webpage.
Community Advisory Committee
The Placer County SELPA Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is comprised of parents (typically of students receiving special education supports and services) representing each school district in Placer County, along with community members or district staff who support students with special needs and their families. The CAC serves as an advisory committee to the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) in reviewing local plan policies and procedures to ensure that parents’ perspectives are considered in the provision of programs and services throughout Placer County. For more information about the CAC and meeting dates and locations, please visit the Placer County SELPA website or contact the Educational Support Services Office at (916) 771-1605.
Bullying Prevention Resources for Students Who Identify or Are Perceived as Neurodivergent
The following web pages contain a wealth of bullying prevention resources and support for students with neurodivergence: