Special Services Office Staff
Office phone: 509-754-3538
Office fax: 509-754-5209
Director: Travis Eloff
Secretary: Jackie Pope
Secretary: Brandie Blue
Testing Para: Jessica Fleurkens
School Psychologist: Theresa Boen
School Psychologist: Daniel Timofeyev
SLP: Tonya Jenn (Grant Elementary)
SLP: Nelly Perez (Columbia Ridge)
SLP: Jane Hankins (Parkway, Middle School, High School)
SLP: Mikaila Kelly (Preschool, Private Schools)
SLPA: Justina Heflin
PT: Kelly Prather
OT: Jaime King
Special Services Mission and Goals
In order to provide appropriate specially designed instruction to all qualified students with disabilities in the Ephrata School District, the special education department has the following goals:
1) Hire and retain qualified and well-trained special education staff
2) Implement state and federal regulations
3) Work with district technology staff to provide appropriate access to technology for special education staff and students
4) Provide staff development to general educators regarding appropriate accommodations and techniques for meeting the needs of all students in the general education program
5) Work with families in a collaborative manner to ensure the success of every student
Child Screening Dates
Help is available if you feel your child is delayed in any of the following areas:
* Cognitive Skills * Motor Skills * Language/Speech * Social/Adaptive Skills
Screening appointments are available for Tuesday afternoons. Please call the office at 509-754-3538 to schedule.
Public Participation Notice - Special Education (WAC 392-172-588)
Notice of Availability
Any application and any required policies, procedures, evaluations, plans, and reports relating to the district’s special education program are available for public review and comment through the district’s special education office. Please call 754-3538 for further information.
Public Participation
The district welcomes public participation and input regarding the planning and operating of the district’s special education program. Please call 754-3538 for further information.
Special Services Links
Special Services Documents
Google Drive Share
https://drive.google.com/a/ephrataschools.org/folderview?id=0BxpyrFm8EVBEfkJXbHJDbEExYnhOWXktNGJIUnV3aDJ0SGtGd0s4SlBIMVVaRkltTlRQWVU&usp=sharing