Special Education
We strive to provide quality educational and related services to each and every child with a disability in the least restrictive environment, in accordance with state and federal regulations. We offer a wide range of programs and services to meet the needs of approximately 1,100 Malden students with disabilities ages three to twenty-two years old. We have an active and enthusiastic Parent Advisory Council who welcomes and supports parents and families at any and all events. At the building and district level, our special education teachers and support staff seek to work collaboratively with parents in addressing the needs of the children.
Special Education District Contacts
Pamela MacDonald
Assistant Superintendent for Student Services/Director of Special Education
pmacdonald@maldenps.org
781-397-7245
Stephanie Scalese
Program Manager of K-8 Schools (Beebe, Ferryway, and Forestdale)
sscalese@maldenps.org
781-397-7245 x 2247
Joanna Rizzo
Program Manager of K-8 Schools (Linden and Salemwood)
jrizzo@maldenps.org
781-397-7245 x 2248
Jared Wickham
Program Manager of MHS
jwickham@maldenps.org
781-397-6000 x 1048
Gail Jay
Administrative Assistant of Data/IEPS
gjay@maldenps.org
781-397-7245 x 2243
Linda Plaitano
Administrative Assistant of Contracts and Tuition
lplaitano@maldenps.org
781-397-7245 x 2241
Special Education Building Contacts
If you have any questions about your child and the special education process, please contact the Team Chairperson at your child’s school.
Out of District
Team Chair
Tanya McDonald
tmcdonald@maldenps.org
781-397-7245 x 2237
Beebe School
Team Chair
Sarah Meyer
781-388-0616
smeyer@maldenps.org
Ferryway School
Team Chair
Karyn Roy
781-388-0659
kroy@maldenps.org
Forestdale School
Team Chair
Diana Sullivan
781-388-7326 x 1126
dsullivan@maldenps.org
Linden S.T.E.A.M Academy
Team Chair
Cheri Spencer
781-397-7331 x 7329
cspencer@maldenps.org
Salemwood School
Team Chair
Nicole Precourt
781-388-0647
nprecourt@maldenps.org
Malden High School
Team Chairs
Rachel LeBlanc and Jen Long
781-397-6000
rleblanc@maldenps.org and jlong@maldenps.org
Early Learning Center
Team Chairs
Lisa Keene and Karen Hill
781-397-7025
lkeene@maldenps.org and khill@maldenps.org