Student Support Services

The School District of the Chathams offers a comprehensive program that addresses the academic, social, and emotional needs of our students.  A variety of offerings helps to ensure that students are educated in their least restrictive learning environment. Student support services provides  general education, special education, and mental health services through a multi-tiered system of support to meet individual student needs.

special education, intervention, basic skills instruction math and ELA

If you need assistance accessing community support resources (e.g. food, healthcare, emergency housing or financial assistance) please click here to contact Dr. Mary Donohue.

Eligibility of Services

Chatham Inclusion Preschool Information

The Chatham Preschool Program has been designed to provide a learning environment that allows children to feel safe, comfortable, and part of a community of learners. This safe, nurturing, and rich environment promotes active exploration in all areas of development. Learning is facilitated by giving children the opportunity to make choices about which activities and materials they will use, which allows children to establish independence, self-esteem, and confidence.   The program utilizes a curriculum based on the premise that young children learn best through active engagement and by learning at a child’s own pace.

Special Education Parent Advisory Group

The School District of the Chathams Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG)

The focus of SEPAG is to provide input to the Student Support Services Department on issues concerning students with disabilities

SEPAG Information Flyer

Chatham SEPAG

If you would like to provide input on the policies, programs and practices that impact services and supports for children with disabilities and their families, please feel free to send that input to Dr. Emily Sortino, Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services: esortino@chatham-nj.org