Special Services

Assistant Superintendent of Special Services   Jennifer A Zona, Ed. M NCED
Supervisor of Elementary Special Services/Basic Skills  Kristin Vona
Supervisor of Secondary Special Services/Basic Skills  Kelly Rasmussen
Secretary  Gloria Eisenbarth
Secretary  Mary Hendrickson
Secretary  Danielle Apisa
Elementary Special Services Secretary  Denise Geary
Secondary Special Services Secretary  Barbara Johnson

Township of Ocean Public Schools Department of Special Services, in compliance with New Jersey Administrative Code, provides quality education in the least restrictive environment to its students who are educationally disabled and require special education services.  Emphasis is placed on facilitating inclusion in general education settings to the fullest extent possible.  Programs are assessed on an ongoing basis to insure that students' individual needs are met.  A range of placement options are available in accordance with Individual Education Plans.

Our Special Services Staff is comprised of experts in their fields who are dedicated to developing education plans and delivering services vital to meeting each student's needs.  Our staff consists of Child Study case managers and related services providers, as well as a variety of educational consultants.  Our Special Education teachers are enthusiastic and committed to providing the highest level of education available.


A student may be referred to the Child Study Team for evaluation by teachers, parents/guardians, counselors, and/or building administrators.  Parents/guardians may request consideration for evaluation of their child by writing a request to the Assistant Superintendent of Special Services.

For a listing of Child Study Teams and Related Services Personnel please see Child Study Teams link.
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