Office of Special Education
Bridget Murphy
Director of Special Education
Email: bridget.murphy@plainedgeschools.org
Phone: (516) 992-7480
The Plainedge School District operates one of the most comprehensive special education programs in New York serving over 400 students with disabilities.
Plainedge has a comprehensive special education program with a warm, nurturing, and dynamic atmosphere. Our policies and procedures ensure that student’s right to a “free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment” is available for all students with a disability from the ages of three through twenty-one.
Plainedge teachers and staff are dedicated to maintaining a level of excellence and outreach to ensure that each student with a disability receives specialized instruction and related services.
Part-time and full-time special ed services are tailored to the needs of each student. Special education teachers work cooperatively with general education teachers to achieve a learning environment with the least restrictions.
For students who need additional support, we provide an in-district Life Skills Program to enable them to achieve the highest level of independence and acquire the skills necessary to be successful individuals and life-long learners.
Whenever possible Plainedge educates their students within the District. By educating students in-district, students with disabilities maintain neighborhood friends and are able to participate in everyday school life such as sports, chorus, music, and art.
The policies and procedures of Plainedge‘s Special Education Department are overseen by the Board of Education and regulated by New York State and Federal laws.
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Plainedge Public Schools are closed today- Monday, January 20th, in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
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Thank you Nassau Community College for hosting the event.
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We are excited to announce that the Best Buddies Club will be hosting its 4th Annual Fashion Show on February 13th at 6 PM at Plainedge High School.
Our students have been working hard on their dances, routines, and struts, and are eager to share their talents with you. Don’t miss out on this amazing event! Tickets can be purchased at BBPHS.BOOKTIX.COM.
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
🔴𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲( 𝗠𝗲𝗻 & 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀)
🔴𝗩𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹
🔴𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝘁
🔴𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 & 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵
🔴𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹
🔴𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽/ 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗧𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁:
𝗯𝗶𝘁.𝗹𝘆𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗹-𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀.𝗼𝗿𝗴
#𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 #𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 #𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 #𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 #𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 #𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 #𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗳𝘂𝗻 #𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
Happy New Year, Plainedge Community!
On behalf of the Plainedge Public Schools Board of Education and Superintendent Salina, we would like to wish everyone a very happy and healthy New Year 2025!#WeArePlainedge #PlainedgeProud #PlainedgeStrong #LongIsland #publiceducation #publiced
𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨 𝙋𝙧𝙚-𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣
Registration Opens on January 6, 2025 & Closes on January 17, 2025
Register by 1/17/25 at PlainedgeSchools.org.
Children must be 4 years of age on or before December 1, 2025. Participants will be chosen through a lottery on 1/22/25 at 4:00 PM at the Plainedge High School Auditorium.
Only FULLY COMPLETED registration forms with ALL required documentation will be entered into the lottery for selection.
Questions: email us at registration@plainedgeschools.org or call the Registrar`s office 516-992-7420.
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The Plainedge Public Schools Central Administration and Board of Education wish all our community members a Happy Hanukkah!
#weareplainedge #community #education #family #holidays
The Plainedge Public Schools Central Administration and Board of Education wish all our community members a very Merry Christmas!
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On behalf of the Plainedge Public Schools Central Administration and Board of Education, we wish you all a joyous, healthy, and prosperous holiday season. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and a Happy New Year to everyone celebrating!
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Our Charles E. Schwarting 5th grade band members visited our Bristal Buddies today to spread Holiday Cheer! What an awesome way to start our Friday morning before the holiday recess!
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