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      • District Assessment Information
      • Multi-Level Systems of Supports
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      • Merton ACP
      • Social Emotional Learning
    • Specialty
      • Art
      • Music
      • Physical Education
      • Spanish
      • Electives
      • Primary Makerspace
      • Gifted & Talented
      • Guidance
        • Guidance K-4th
        • Too Good For Drugs - 5th & 6th Grade
  • Enrollment
    • Prospective Families
      • 2026-27 Kindergarten Enrollment
      • District Enrollment Form
      • Transition to Arrowhead
      • 4K Child Development Questionnaire
    • Open Enrollment
  • Families
    • Family Information
      • Intermediate School Student Handbook 26-27
      • Primary School Student Handbook 26-27
      • School Supply List 26-27
      • 5th Grade School Supply List 26-27
      • 6th - 8th Grade School Supply List 26-27
      • Skyward Family Access
      • Volunteer Information
      • Before & After School Program (Wis. Youth Co)
      • Summer School
        • Summer School Information
        • Summer Reading & Writing
      • Weekly Events Email
      • District Enrollment Form
    • Lunch Program
      • Food Service Program Guidelines
      • Primary Lunch
      • Intermediate Lunch
      • Free & Reduced Lunch
      • Nondiscrimination Statement
      • Local Wellness Policy
    • Forms
      • Health Forms & Information
      • School Closings
  • Activities
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    • Intermediate School
      • Merton Theater Company
      • Merton School Athletics
      • Merton Band
        • Supplies
        • Note Names
    • Primary School
    • Community
      • Merton Athletic Association
      • Memorial Day Parade
      • Family Fall Festival
      • Merton PTO

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Special Education

    • District Information
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      • Title IX Training and Notice
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      • Educational Options
      • Pupil Nondiscrimination Self-Evaluation
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        • Financial Information
      • Buildings & Grounds
        • 10 Year Facility Plan
        • Reports Archive
        • Solar
      • Curriculum & Instruction
      • Special Education
      • Technology
    • Board of Education
      • Agendas
      • Minutes
      • Virtual School Board Meeting
      • Meeting Videos & Summaries
      • Committee Agendas
      • Board Policies
      • Board of Education Election
      • School Board Candidate Responses

The Merton Community School District provides a continuum of services for those students who qualify for special education and related services. Each student who is found to be eligible for special education services has an individual education plan (IEP) developed that specifies the services that will be provided to the student to meet his/her needs. The IEP is developed by an IEP team which includes parents as well as school professionals who work together to develop a plan that meets the unique needs of the student.

If you would like additional information about special education programming at Merton Schools please contact Travis Gardner, Director of Special Education/School Psychologist at 262-538-2227 or gardnert@merton.k12.wi.us.

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    • Cooney, Miss Lauren
    • Instructional Assistant
    • Email
  • Image of Mrs. Kaitlyn Copp
    • Copp, Mrs. Kaitlyn
    • Instructional Assistant
    • (262) 538-1130
    • Email
  • Image of Mrs. Amy Curry
    • Curry, Mrs. Amy
    • Speech & Language Pathologist
    • (262) 538-2227 ext. 3007
    • Email
  • Image of Mrs. Danielle Dailey
    • Dailey, Mrs. Danielle
    • Special Education Teacher
    • (262) 538-1130 ext. 2021
    • Email
  • Image of Ms. Kelli Darin
    • Darin, Ms. Kelli
    • OT
    • (262) 538-2227 ext. 3024
    • Email
  • Image of Mrs. Heather Ertl
    • Ertl, Mrs. Heather
    • Special Education Teacher
    • (262) 538-2777 ext. 2051
    • Email
  • Image of Mrs. Erika Flanigan
    • Flanigan, Mrs. Erika
    • Instructional Assistant
    • (262) 538-2227
    • Email
  • Image of Travis Gardner
    • Gardner, Travis
    • Director of Special Education
    • (262) 538-1130 ext. 3041
    • Email
  • Image of Mrs. Kim Grimes
    • Grimes, Mrs. Kim
    • Instructional Assistant
    • (262) 538-1130
    • Email
  • Image of Mrs. Britta Gutschenritter
    • Gutschenritter, Mrs. Britta
    • School Psychologist
    • (262) 538-2227 ext. 3003
    • Email
  • Image of Ms. Olivia Hanke
    • Hanke, Ms. Olivia
    • Special Education Teacher
    • (262) 538-1130 ext. 2026
    • Email
  • Image of Ms. Lauren Harlos
    • Harlos, Ms. Lauren
    • Instructional Assistant
    • (262) 538-2227
    • Email
  • Image of Mrs. Kelly Herbst
    • Herbst, Mrs. Kelly
    • Reading Interventionist
    • (262) 538-2227 ext. 3029
    • Email
  • Image of Mrs. Amy Kinishi
    • Kinishi, Mrs. Amy
    • Instructional Assistant
    • (262) 538-2227
    • Email
  • Image of Mrs. Angela Klisz
    • Klisz, Mrs. Angela
    • Physical Therapist
    • (262) 538-2227
    • Email
  • Image of Mrs. Jennifer Matson
    • Matson, Mrs. Jennifer
    • Guidance Counselor
    • (262) 538-2227 ext. 3043
    • Email
  • Image of Mrs. Renee Meloy
    • Meloy, Mrs. Renee
    • Special Education Instrucitonal Assistant
    • (262) 538-1130
    • Email
  • Image of Ms. Jennifer Newcomer
    • Newcomer, Ms. Jennifer
    • Speech & Language Pathologist
    • (262) 538-2227 ext. 3040
    • Email
  • Image of Mrs. Iwona Pauken
    • Pauken, Mrs. Iwona
    • Instructional Assistant
    • (262) 538-1130
    • Email
  • Image of Mrs. Sarah Roadt
    • Roadt, Mrs. Sarah
    • Instructional Assistant
    • (262) 538-1130
    • Email
  • Image of Mrs. Tricia Schroeder
    • Schroeder, Mrs. Tricia
    • Special Education Teacher
    • (262) 538-2227 ext. 3017
    • Email
  • Image of Mrs. Michelle Selby
    • Selby, Mrs. Michelle
    • Instructional Assistant
    • (262) 538-2227
    • Email
  • Image of Mrs. Jodi Tessen
    • Tessen, Mrs. Jodi
    • Special Ed Reading Teacher
    • (262) 538-2227 ext. 2026
    • Email

Parent Resources

District Family Engagement Liaison for Special Education - Lauren Mullendore

Family engagement liaisons are trained by the Wisconsin Statewide Parent Educator initiative (WSPEI) to support communication between the school district and families. They can support families in a number of ways including mentoring families who are new to special education, answering questions families have about how to participate in their child's education and IEP process and sharing information and resources with families. Lauren's parent perspective allows her to relate to fellow parents in the district. You can reach Lauren at parentliaison@merton.k12.wi.us.

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Parents United

Parents United is a non-profit consortium of 24 special education departments that have joined to provide an educational community service. A number of free daytime and evening educational programs are offered throughout the school year. Brochures are available in both school offices, and information on upcoming programs is included in the school newsletters.

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Annual Notices

Annual Notice of Special Education Referral and Evaluation Procedure
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Special Education Rights for Parents and Children
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Special Needs Scholarship Program
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