Exceptional Student Services
Department Overview
The goal of the MUSD Exceptional Student Services Department is to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) for all students with disabilities. Our district offers a continuum of service options for students between the ages of 3 and 21. Services are delivered in the student’s least restrictive environment, at no cost to the family, based on needs determined by the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
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Christina Aicardi
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Speech Pathologist
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SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
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Exceptional Student Services
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Daniel Anich
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Physical Therapist
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OT/PT
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Exceptional Student Services
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Kelsi Arnone
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Speech Pathologist
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SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
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Exceptional Student Services
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Martha Arrieta
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Sped. Aide - PAL
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SPECIAL ED. AIDE
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Exceptional Student Services
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Mary Asselin
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Intervention Specialist
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SPECIALIST
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Exceptional Student Services
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Melissa Baker
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Health Assistant
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HEALTH ASSISTANT
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Exceptional Student Services
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Jessyka Bork
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Sped. Aide - PAL
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SPECIAL ED. AIDE
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Exceptional Student Services
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Teresa Bourne
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Occupational Therapist
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OT/PT
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Exceptional Student Services
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Stephanie Bowers
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Physical Therapist
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OT/PT
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Exceptional Student Services
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Christina Brakey
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Sped. Aide - PAL
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SPECIAL ED. AIDE
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Exceptional Student Services
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Exceptional Student Services In the News
![Lindsey Lara, Danielle Schroeder, and Tawney Petiti with MUSD Leaders]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731102510/maranausdorg/mtldongjeyqbutxuqd8t/Lindsey-Daniele-Tawney-Reidy-Streeter-300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731102510/maranausdorg/mtldongjeyqbutxuqd8t/Lindsey-Daniele-Tawney-Reidy-Streeter-300x300.jpg","width":300}])
MUSD is proud to announce Lindsey Lara, pre-K teacher at Play & Learn PAL Preschool, and Danielle Schroeder, teacher at Mountain View High School, were named Raytheon Leader in Education Award winners!
![Sarah Whaley on Marana Podcast]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729618653/maranausdorg/xzghldq9ryrn8ze7ph5o/SarahWhaleyonPodcast5-300x300.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729618653/maranausdorg/xzghldq9ryrn8ze7ph5o/SarahWhaleyonPodcast5-300x300.jpg","width":300}])
Sarah Whaley of Play & Learn PAL Preschool was featured on the Local Marana podcast, sharing about the importance of early intervention for children with disabilities.