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Welcome to the Northwest Local Schools Special Services Department

Thanks for visiting our webpage! We are delighted to have you here and are committed to partnering with you on your child’s educational journey.  

At Northwest, we firmly believe that a strong partnership between home and school is essential for every child’s success. We are deeply grateful for the team approach that contributes to each student’s achievement and growth. We are dedicated to open and transparent communication, meaningful collaboration with families and supportive learning environments. 

If you have questions, concerns, or ideas, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are here to support you and your child every step of the way. 

Thank you for being an integral part of the Northwest Local Schools community. Together, we can ensure that every child reaches their full potential. 

Lauren Willis

Director of Special Services. 

 

 

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Special Services

Lauren Willis
Director of Special Services
2309 Locust Street
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-2292 ext. 6109
EMAIL

Becky Shock

Administrative Assistant

(330) 854-2291 option 3

EMAIL

    • Lauren Willis, Director of Special Services
      (330) 854-2291 option 2
      EMAIL
       
    • Becky Shonk, Administrative Assistant
      (330) 854-2291 option 2
      EMAIL
       
    • Michele Clayton, School Psychologist Grades K-5
      (330) 854-4646 ext. 3609
      EMAIL
       
    • Lisa Burg, School Psychologist Grades 6-12
      (330) 854-3303 ext. 2211
      EMAIL
       
    • Michael Horning, Behavior Coach
      EMAIL

  • NW Primary W.S. Stinson NW Middle School NW High School
    Josh Hirschman, Principal Lori Mariani, Principal Greg Ramos, Principal Larry Tausch, Principal
    Abbie Miller Tonya Gatewood Jennifer Tirbovich Rick Woods
    Kimberly Heade Wendy Reynolds Joyelle Richards David Tolarchyk
    Beth Fightmaster Tiffany Jeffers Cameron Sunkle David Cooper
    Gina Hoffman Nick Morris Zachary Catrone Megan Levengood
    Molly Beha, Speech Pathologists Angie Duncan Morgan Mauller Tim Forgach
    Molly Beha, Speech Pathologists Jill Borland, Speech Pathologists Jill Borland, Speech Pathologists

     

  • Northwest Local Schools has the responsibility of locating, evaluating, and identifying children from birth to age 21, residing in the district, who may be entitled to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) including special education and related services. 

    Children eligible for FAPE under IDEA are those with disabilities such as Autism, Multiple Disabilities, Deaf-Blindness, Hearing Impairment, Visual Impairment, Speech or Language Impairment, Orthopedic Impairment, Emotional Disturbance, Intellectual Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury or Specific Learning Disability. 

  • A Guide to Parents Right in Special Education

    (Ohio Department of Education Resource)