Greetings Irvington parents and families,
As we prepare for the 2024-25 school year, I wanted to formally introduce myself to you as we prepare to welcome our scholars back! By way of background, this is my seventh year as a special education administrator, recently coming from the Englewood Public Schools, and my twenty-third year as an educator.
Having started in the class as a Social Studies Teacher in East Orange, my journey into administration emerged from my time on the Child Study Team for over ten years. As I enter this new position in Irvington, I bring a wealth of experience and background that are firmly rooted in direct practice and understanding of the nuances impacting special education. To this end, I am excited to serve the Irvington Public Schools.
In anticipation of school opening, I wanted to provide a few helpful hints as you navigate your year:
- Any questions related to your child’s IEP, please contact your case manager
- Any questions related to transportation, please contact Ms. Massey at (973) 405-6262 Ext 223
- If your child does not have a placement, please contact our office at (973) 399-6800 Ext 1922
Be advised that letters may have been delayed from the post office, but you should still receive a notice outlining transportation details, the SEMI/Medicaid initiative, as well as other pertinent information. In the interim, please be sure to speak with your child’s case manager for any IEP related questions.
Lastly, as we start the school year, we will be looking to initiate our monthly Parent Advisory Group meetings virtually, staring in October. Information on this can be found on the district’s website under the “Special Services” section, then clicking the “parent” tab. To this end, I look forward to working with you as a community and equally with your children for the 2024-25 year.
Have a great school year!
Best,
Edward Wilson, Ed.D.
Director
