Honored for Vision of Success
Port Jefferson School District Special Education teachers Gina Fedler,
Michelle Landetta and Christina Marino were recognized by Director of
Special Education Dr. Jodi Cahill at a recent Board of Education meeting
for their role in the development and enhancement of the 8:1:1 program
(eight students, one teacher one teaching assistant) for middle school
and high school students. Dr. Cahill mentioned their tireless work as
well as their compassion, patience, skills and vision of success for the
students as they prepare to become indepenedent members of the
community as adults.
Dr. Cahill then presented an overview of the district’s secondary 8:1:1
special education program, which highlighted the evolution of the
program that meets the specific needs of students who are New York State
Alternately Assessed and are working towards a Skills and Achievement
Commencement Credential. Both middle school and high school students are
now taught in one larger, organized classroom space that is physically
accessible for all students.