Special Student Services
Chestnut Ridge Middle School is dedicated to providing quality education to all students.
Teaching Staff: 7th Grade
Lauren Ackerman
Jennifer Branti
Karen Burke
Stephanie Siddi
Teaching Staff: 8th Grade
Karen Burke
Karen Gibson
LEAP: Lifelong Experiences & Academics Program
What qualifies a student for the LEAP Program?
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A delay in speech and language or nonverbal
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Limited language and communication skills
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Has difficulty learning in large group settings
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Student needs life skills support for transition into independent living/career exploration
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Students are developmentally appropriate for an adaptive curriculum with exposure to the general education
- Requires small group instruction
Teaching Staff: LEAP Program
Christopher Lonergan
Kristen Schoedel