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Division of School Support

We believe students need comprehensive and integrated services that are prompt and convenient for student/family access. We know that effective service programs are coordinated and implemented by appropriately trained and credentialed professionals.

The Division of School Support provides services to students, parents, and school staffs which help all students learn and grow in a safe, healthy, and caring environment. As advocates for students and families, we maintain an awareness and respect the unique needs, differences, and contributions of diverse populations.

Research studies emphasize the importance of effective support services relative to academic and career success.  Students who receive social-emotional support and prevention services achieve better in school  Students who are emotionally, physically, and socially healthy are better learners and will be primed to compete for good jobs in a global labor market.  Expanded school mental health services in schools have been found to reduce special education referrals; improve aspects of  the school climate and produce declines in disciplinary referrals, suspensions, grade retention, and special education referrals and placement among at-risk students.

School Support Services and Contacts

Deputy Superintendent
Dr. Donna Widmeyer
941.255.0808 ext 3090
Donna_Widmeyer@ccps.k12.fl.us

Charlotte Technical Center
Dr. Karyn Gary, Acting Director
941.255.7500
Karyn_Gary@ccps.k12.fl.us

Dropout Prevention, Intervention and School Social Workers
Chantal Phillips, Director
941. 255.7480
Chantal_Phillips@ccps.k12.fl.us

Guidance Services
Dr. Donna Widmeyer, Assistant Superintendent
941. 255.0808 ext 3090
Donna_Widmeyer@ccps.k12.fl.us

Information and Communication Systems
John Weant, Director
941. 255.0808 ext 3091
John_Weant@ccps.k12.fl.us

Psychological and 504 Services
Steve Jones, Coordinator
941. 255.0808 ext 3062
Steven_Jones@ccps.k12.fl.us

District Health Services-School Support Services
Children and Families First
Gail Buck R.N., Supervisor
941. 255.7480
Gail_Buck@ccps.k12.fl.us

School Security and Emergency Management
Steve Cummings, Supervisor
941. 255.0808 ext 3022
Steven_Cummings@ccps.k12.fl.us

Student Services(Discipline)
April Prestipino, Director
941. 255.0808 ext 3047
April_Prestipino@ccps.k12.fl.us

The Academy Alternative School
Ron Schuyler, Principal
941. 255-7548
Ron_Schuyler@ccps.k12.fl.us


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