Special Education

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Mrs. Michele Dotta
Director of Special Education
Phone: 610-767-9849
Fax: 610-767-9826
Email: mdotta@nlsd.org


Mrs. Michele Dotta
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Welcome to Northern Lehigh School District. I am proud to have begun my teaching career here in 1997, as a learning support and later an emotional support teacher. After completion of my Supervisory degree from East Stroudsburg University, I became the Director of Special Education in 2013. Northern Lehigh School District is home to me and I plan to continue to support the students, families, and staff to the best of my ability.
The Special Education Department works to assist diverse students with supports and services to be successful academically, socially and physically up to age 21. Our goal is for all students to graduate and transition to become independent young adults. The staff are always available to answer questions and support students and their families on their education journey.
Special Education Resources
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Programs for Special Needs Students
The Northern Lehigh School District, either directly or indirectly through various other education agencies including the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21, provides special education services which may be required by children with special needs.
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Procedural Safeguards Notice
The Procedural Safeguards Notice describes the rights and the procedures that safeguard the rights of parents and students with special needs under state and federal special education law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, commonly referred to as “IDEA 2004.”
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Independent Education Evaluation Procedures
Independent Educational Evaluations means an evaluation conducted by a qualified examiner who is not employed by the LEA responsible for the education of your child.