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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 record requests should be submitted to Linda Plaitano.

Special Education District Contacts

Pamela MacDonald
Assistant Superintendent for Student Services/Director of Special Education

pmacdonald@maldenps.org
 

Stephanie Scalese
Program Manager of K-8 Schools (Beebe, Ferryway, and Forestdale)

sscalese@maldenps.org

Elise Comeau
Program Manager of K-8 Schools (Linden and Salemwood)

ecomeau@maldenps.org
 

Tanya McDonald
Program Manager of MHS

tmcdonald@maldenps.org
 

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

Cheri Spencer
cspencer@maldenps.org

Beebe School
Team Chair

Ferryway School
Team Chair

Forestdale School
Team Chair

Karyn Roy
kroy@maldenps.org

Linden S.T.E.A.M Academy
Team Chair

Diana Sullivan
dsullivan@maldenps.org

Salemwood School
Team Chair

Eleni  Carayannopoulos
ecarayannopoulos@maldenps.org

Malden High School
Team Chairs
Rachel LeBlanc and Sarah Meyer
781-397-6000
rleblanc@maldenps.org and smeyer@maldenps.org

Early Learning Center
Team Chairs
Lisa Keene and Karen Hill
781-397-7025
lkeene@maldenps.org and khill@maldenps.org