Special Education
Welcome to Belgrade Special Education Department!
Our department prides itself on educating and supporting students with disabilities ages 3-21. We aim to give students the resources they need to be productive and successful learners.
- Pre-K Special Education Services: Half-day services for students ages 3-5 who have been identified as a student with a disability. We also provide related services, such as Speech and Language Therapy, to those students who qualify.
- Elementary Special Education Services: Our K-4 programs support student learning in both specialized programs for students with more significant needs and within the general education classroom. Our elementary program focuses on building foundational skills, developing strong communication skills, and promoting independence.
- Middle School Special Education Services: Our students in grades 5-8 are supported in both specialized programs and within the general education classroom. Our Middle School program focuses on building independence, helping students understand what tools they need to be successful in the classroom, and building confident learners.
- High School Special Education Services: Our students in grades 9-12 are also supported in specialized programs and within the general education settings. Our goal is to prepare students for life beyond high school and to build strong advocacy skills.
- Transition Program: Half-day program is for students ages 18-21 who qualify under their Individualized Educational Program (IEP). This program focuses on employment, independent living, and community/leisure skills.
- We also provide related services such as speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy along with other related services depending on students’ needs.
Mary Farber - Director of Student Achievement - Special Programs
mfarber@bsd44.org
406-924-2007
Jan Fowler - SpEd Secretary
jfowler@bsd44.org
406-924-2491
Fax: 406-924-2987
Jessica West-DeJarnatt - 504 Coordinator
jwest-dejarnatt@bsd44.org
406-924-2511
Leslie Richardson - Elementary SpEd Coordinator
lrichardson@bsd44.org
Elizabeth Russo - Middle School SpEd Coordinator
erusso@bsd44.org
Laura Hansen - High School SpEd Coordinator
lhansen@bsd44.org
Liz Deshner - Psychologist
edeshner@bsd44.org
406-924-2823
Casey Samollow - Psychologist
csamollow@bsd44.org
4006-924-2154
MAILING ADDRESS INFORMATION:
Special Education-Belgrade School District
308 North Broadway
Belgrade, MT 59714
Please contact the administrative office if you have additional questions regarding the information on this page, or If you are experiencing difficulty accessing the information on this page. Please call 406-924-2492.