Belmar Elementary School Child Study Team
Mrs. Vasile - Supervisor of Special Services, Learning Disabilities / Teacher Consultant
Mrs. Carol Yavarone, Child Study Team Secretary • 732.681.2388 ext. 1021 • Yavarone@belmar.k12.nj.us
Mrs. Megan Kellert, School Psychologist • 732.681.2388 ext. 1023 • kellert@belmar.k12.nj.us
Ms. Kelly Faxon, School Psychologist • 732.681.2388 ext. 1230 • faxon@belmar.k12.us
Mrs. Alexandra Flores, School Social Worker • 732.681.2388 ext. 1031 • flores@belmar.k12.nj.us
Mrs. Buleza, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) • 732.681.2388 ext. 1034 • Buleza@belmar.k12.nj.us
The Special Education Program
Classified students at Belmar Elementary receive supportive instruction in the least restrictive environment in all core subject areas. Varied instructional strategies and reinforcement techniques enable the students to become more academically proficient.
Placements ranging from inclusion to special classes enable students to receive the appropriate level of service in both general education and special education alike.
The teachers who work with classified students work in conjunction with the Child Study Team.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Vasile
Supervisor of Special Services / LDTC
Learning Disabilities/ Teacher Consultant
I am the Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant or LDT-C. An LDT-C is a part of the Child Study Team. It is my job to support teachers and students and develop appropriate educational strategies for the classroom. I also evaluate students to understand their strengths and weaknesses and determine whether or not a student has a specific learning disability. If a child is eligible for special education and/or related services I help to create an individualized education plan (IEP) for the child.
Mrs. Vasile
Supervisor of Special Services / LDTC
School Social Worker
As the school social worker, and member of the Child Study Team, I interview parents, teachers and sometimes the child for a social history assessment, which provides information on the birth and development of the child. Social history assessments also look at the family history, social/emotional issues, school history, and current relationships with family and peers, to give insight into understanding why a child may be experiencing learning difficulties in school. Counseling and groups are also provided on an as need basis to the special education children. We can also assist families with needed resources!
Trabajadora Social Escolar
Como la trabajadora social escolar, y parte del Equipo de Estudios del Niño(a), entrevisto padres, maestros, y de vez en cuando a el/la niño(a) como parte del la evaluación social, la cual provee información del nacimiento y desarrollo del niño(a). Esta evaluación social también examina el historial familiar, problemas sociales y emocionales, historial escolar, y las relaciones de familia y amistades para darnos un entendimiento mas comprehensivo del porque el niño(a) esta teniendo dificultades de aprendizaje en la escuela. También ofrezco servicios de conserjería a niños(as) que lo necesitan y reciben servicios especiales.
Alexandra Flores, MSW
flores@belmar.k12.nj.us
732-681-2388 Ext. 1031
School Psychologist
As the school psychologists, it is our job to collaborate with teachers, students, and families to support children's social, emotional, and behavioral well-being. We believe in a whole child approach where a student's educational success is supported by their access to safe and welcoming learning environments both in and out of school. We have several roles in the school building which include performing psychological evaluations as a part of the child study team evaluation process, facilitating social skills groups and individual counseling, conducting risk assessments and suicide screenings, serving as a consultant to teachers regarding intervention/behavior modification plans, as well as case managing students with IEPs. Please reach out if you require any assistance!
Como psicólogos escolares, nuestro trabajo es colaborar con maestros, estudiantes y familias para apoyar el bienestar social, emocional y conductual de los niños. Creemos en un enfoque integral para el niño donde el éxito educativo de un estudiante está respaldado por su acceso a entornos de aprendizaje seguros y acogedores, tanto dentro como fuera de la escuela. Tenemos varias funciones en el edificio escolar que incluyen realizar evaluaciones psicológicas como parte del proceso de evaluación del equipo de estudio infantil, facilitar grupos de habilidades sociales y asesoramiento individual, realizar evaluaciones de riesgos y exámenes de suicidio, servir como consultores para los maestros con respecto a la intervención/modificación de la conducta. planes, así como la gestión de casos de estudiantes con IEP. ¡Comuníquese si necesita ayuda!
Mrs. Megan Kellert
kellert@belmar.k12.nj.us
732-681-2388 x1023
Ms. Kelly Faxon, M.A.
faxon@belmar.k12.nj.us
732-681-2388 x1230
Project Child Find
The Belmar Board of Education is asking parents of children ages 3 to 21 to contact the Belmar Elementary School’s Child Study Team at 732.280.9184 if they suspect their child may be disabled.
The disability may be due to a physical, sensory, emotional, communicative, cognitive or social difficulties. This service is available to all residents of Belmar, Lake Como, migrant workers or homeless families