Sparta Township Public Schools views public education as a continuum of instruction, programs, interventions and services that respond to individual student needs.  In the event that a child with a disability requires special education and related services, the district will provide the child with an individualized education program.  Progress monitoring is on-going to ensure the child has the supports necessary to make meaningful progress. Children will have the opportunity to interact with, and be educated with, children who do not have disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate.  Sparta Special Services recognizes the value of a home/school partnership and is committed to parent involvement for the purpose of our students.

Dr. Castorina was previously the Supervisor of Special Services PreK-12. She began working in the Sparta School District in 2010 as a school social worker on the Child Study Team at both the middle school and elementary school levels.  Dr. Castorina holds a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Psychology from Rutgers University, and a Master’s of Social Work degree from New York University, and she recently received her doctorate degree from Centenary University.

In order to begin the Referral and Eligibility Process, Special Services requires the Referral Form. Please click here to access this form.

Dr. Adrienne Castorina
Director of Special Services 
973.729.2155 x1426
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Cherie Shefferman
Supervisor of Special Services 
973.729.2155 x1425
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Elene O'Leary
Confidential Secretary to the Director
973.729.2155 x1427
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Tracey Bouma
Secretary, Special Services
973.729.6191 x2235
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Deana Sehnert
Secretary, Special Services
973.729.6191 x1428
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