Sheila O’Brien: Special Education Director 

Deborah Smith : Assistant Administrators

Jennifer McCrystal : Assistant Administrators

Diane Chanddonnet: Special Education Department Chair
Lowell High School

Special Education
Lowell Public Schools
Henry J. Mroz Central Administration Office
Edith Nourse Rogers School
43 Highland Street
Lowell, MA 01852
Tel: (978) 674-4322

Fax: (978) 674-2144

Special Education Faculty and Staff

Mission Statement
Students will have the opportunity to prepare for today’s challenges and realize tomorrow’s dreams.

Philosophy
The Lowell Special Education department’s philosophy is consistent with the Federal and State special education guidelines. We will provide quality education for all with learning opportunities geared to individual needs of students, which maximize the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical potential of the learner in a safe, nurturing and least restrictive environment. We will foster respect and appreciation for cultural diversity through collaboration of staff, students, families and the community.

Goals
Unite in a common commitment to ensuring success for each child.
Provide, promote and support environments that result in maximum learning.
Develop and secure resources that support our mission.
Ensure that the educational services and programs selected are both appropriate and effective.
Support and enhance the general education curriculum.
Provide access to general education curriculum with high expectations and standards to create a better future for our students.
Develop understanding among all staff, students, and families of expectations, roles, and responsibilities.
Foster special education processes that are participant friendly and promote collaboration with a focus on the needs of the child.
Provide a comprehensive range of instructional services.
Provide services, which are coordinated with community resources to support children and their families.