Pupil Services & Special Education

Welcome to the Department of Pupil Services. Whether you are one of the many families new to our district or you've been with us for many years, your children’s success is our priority. Our department works closely with our building principals to coordinate special education services, including speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, specially designed physical education, deaf & hard of hearing services, vision services, as well as cross-categorical specially designed instruction when a student's special education team determines a need for such services. In addition, we help to coordinate the services of the school psychologists, school social workers, school counselors, district nurse, and teachers for English Language Learning students throughout the district. Through this continuum of student services provided, we pursue our mission to Empower and Inspire Every Student to Success. 

Our Services

The Pupil Services department oversees a wide variety of programs to ensure that all students receive the support needed to reach their full academic potential. If you have any questions about the services we provide for students with disabilities, language needs, or other individual needs, please feel free to reach out.

Additional Information

Annual Notices

This Pupil Nondiscrimination Self-Evaluation Report was completed, as required by PI 9.06, Wis. Admin. Code, and is more than simply a legal requirement. It is an invaluable tool that can be used to strengthen our commitment and efforts to foster equitable and successful schools for all students. 

Early Admittance

Learn more about early entrance to five year old kindergarten here. Parents interested in learning more about the early admission procedure may obtain an application packet by contacting our department at 262-253-3920. The completed packet must be returned by March 31 to be considered. 

Child Development Days

Child Development Days are offered annually at Rockfield Elementary. Learn more here.

Department Contacts

Director
Katie Kohel, 262-253-3920
kkohel@gsdwi.org

Pupil Services Coordinator
Laura Sturtewagen, 262-253-3916
lsturtewagen@gsdwi.org

Office Manager
Tammy Singer, 262-253-3917
tsinger@gsdwi.org

Administrative Assistant
Melissa Lietzau, 262-253-3919

mlietzau@gsdwi.org

Liz Van Slett, 262-502-7171
evanslett@gsdwi.org