
Special Education
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Welcome to the Special Education Services web page. In Special Education, we enhance learning by providing research-based intervention, engaging students with innovative practices, and empowering them to reach their highest potential. We hope you find the information on this page helpful. Should you have questions or need further information, please call the Special Education Services office at 248-489-3388.
Evaluation for Learning Disabilities
Farmington Public Schools (FPS) uses a Patterns of Strengths and Weaknesses model to evaluate students for eligibility under the category of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD). The Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education does not permit reliance on only the severe discrepancy model (discrepancy between IQ and achievement scores). If you have questions about this process, please see your child's special education staff or contact the Special Education Services department at 248-489-3388.
Severe Cognitive Impairment and Severe Multiple Impairments programs operate a minimum of 1,150 hours of instruction with no breaks greater than ten consecutive days of pupil instruction.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Farmington Public Schools shall not discriminate against any person based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status in any of its programs, services, activities or employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: Human Resource Specialist, 32500 Shiawassee, Farmington, MI 48336, 248-489-3356
Contact Information
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Lydia Moore
Executive Director, Special Education Serviceslydia.moore@fpsk12.net
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Bridget Coleman
Supervisor, Special Education Servicesbridget.coleman@fpsk12.net
248-426-4932Supports the following:
- Farmington Early Childhood Center (which includes Child Find, Pre-school and PSP)
- Hillside Elementary
- Kenbrook Elementary
- Longacre Elementary
- Wood Creek Elementary
- Power Middle (6-8)
- Farmington High
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Dorene Forster
Supervisor, Special Education Servicesdorene.forster@fpsk12.net
248-489-3833Supports the following:
Special Education Supervisor
- Farmington Central High
- SXI satellite programs
Adult Transition Services
Principal, Visions Unlimited
- PREP
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Onisia Martin
Supervisor, Special Education Servicesonisia.martin@fpsk12.net
248-426-2607Supports the following:
- Beechview Elementary
- Forest Elementary
- Gill Elementary
- Lanigan Elementary
- Farmington STEAM Academy
- East Middle (6-8)
- Warner Middle (6-8)
- North Farmington High
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Candaice Oliphant
Special Education Student Information Technician and IEP Record Requestscandaice.oliphant@fpsk12.net
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Patricia Urquhart
Special Education Secretarypatricia.urquhart@fpsk12.net
248-489-3391 -
Megan Crosby
Special Education Secretarymegan.crosby@fpsk12.net
248-489-3388