Support Services

Brewster Schools is proud to serve a diverse community. We work hard to support all learners and value the unique experiences students bring with them as they become a part of our classrooms. We currently offer three different programs to meet the needs of our English language Learners (ELLs). 

1. English as a New Language (ENL) 

2. Dual Language (DL)

3. Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE)

Please visit our district's ENL page for additional information.

The following additional Support Services are available at the middle school.  Detailed information about these programs can be found in the Curriculum Guide (pages 27- 29).

Guidance Program

The mission of school counselors at Henry H. Wells Middle School is to provide a comprehensive, and age appropriate school counseling program that is aligned with the New York State Learning Standards.  The Guidance Department focuses on the interests and needs related to the stages of student growth through academic, career, and social development. In partnership with students, staff, family and community members, we will assist students in their efforts to become effective learners, achieve success in school, live successful and rewarding lives, and develop into contributing members of our society.

School Nurse

Duties are to be performed by the school nurse in the school buildings of Brewster under the general policies outlined by the Board of Education and administered by the superintendent and building administrators.  Allowance is provided for exercise of independent judgment in the emergency and technical phases of the work.

School Psychologist

The School Psychologist is an advocate for the students and will work with staff and parents for the benefit of the students.

School Social Worker

The School Social Worker is an advocate for the students and will work with staff and parents for the benefit of the students. Currently we have one social worker on our staff.

Speech/Language Pathologist

The Speech/Language Pathologist focuses on receptive language, or the ability to understand words spoken, and expressive language – the ability to use words to express oneself.  Dealing with the mechanics to produce words, such as articulation, phonemic awareness, and fluency, the speech-language pathologist is professionally trained to prevent, screen, identify, assess, diagnose, refer, provide intervention for, and counsel persons with or who are at risk for articulation, fluency, voice, language, communication, swallowing, and related disabilities.

Department Liaison

Bonnie Palumbo
bpalumbo@brewsterschools.org

The Read 180 program consists of Reading and Special Education teachers using a collaborative teaching model to instruct students who have significant weaknesses in the area of Language Arts.  Students who have not demonstrated a strong foundation in language arts that is considered acceptable by NY State’s Education Standards are placed in a Reading Skills class.  Detailed information about the Reading program can be found in the Curriculum Guide (page 25).

Department Liaison

Louis Caporale
lcaporale@brewsterschools.org

Special Education support includes:

• Integrated Co-Teaching - Students with disabilities receive instruction within a regular education classroom with nondisabled peers.  Instruction and support is delivered collaboratively by both the regular and the special education teacher.
• Special Classes (Self-Contained Class) - Students with disabilities receive specialized curriculum-based instruction in small groups in a separate location.

Detailed information about the Special Education program can be found in the Curriculum Guide (page 25).