Children

  • Welcome to Student Services

    The Manchester-Essex Regional School District is dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners through high quality student services programming for students in grades PK-12.  These supportive services and accommodations are designed to provide access to educational programming for children with disabilities in compliance with federal and state regulations. In collaboration with principals, the special education coordinator and chairpersons, guidance counselors, and Section 504 coordinators, the Director of Student Services oversees the following programs:

    Special Education

    Section 504

    Health Services

    Counseling

    Pre-kindergarten

    English Language Learners

    Home/Hospital Tutoring

Contacts

  • Student Services District Office
    Manchester-Essex Regional School District
    36 Lincoln Street, Manchester, MA 10944
    978-525-6060


    Dr. Allison Collins, Director of Student Services
    Rosie Read, Administrative Assistant
    Shelley Mullarkey, Administrative Assistant


    Special Education Contacts:

    Essex Elementary
    Holly George, Special Education Chairperson
    Dr. Debi Welling, School Psychologist
    978-768-7324


    Manchester Memorial Elementary
    Holly George, Special Education Chairperson
    Dr. Kathleen Pennoyer, School Psychologist
    978-526-1908


    Middle/High School
    Jean Tarricone, Special Education Coordinator
    978-525-6480


    Dr. Kate McGravey, School Psychologist
    978-525-6484


    Districtwide Programs

    English Language Learner Program Contact:
    Leslie Beaulieu, ELL Coordinator and Teacher 
    978-526-4412


    More information on district staff roles and parent resources is provided via the link below.

    Special Education Resources for Parents

    MERSD SEPAC

    MERSD SEPAC currently meets on the third Thursday of the month via zoom.  To RSVP and receive a link, contact mersdsepac@mersd.org.

    For more information about SEPAC news and events, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/228164557773410

Helpful Links

  • Family Ties of Massachusetts

    This free program provides information, resources, and parent-to-parent support for any parent struggling with a new diagnosis or decision-making on behalf of a child with special needs.

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