2023-2024 School Year Parent Letter and FAQ

Student Support Services monitors the implementation of both federal and state laws as well as regulations concerning Civil Rights, English Language Learners, and Special Education to assist students who have academic, medical, physical, and/or emotional needs. The Office of Student Support Services also oversees Psychological, Speech/Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Adaptive Physical Education, Early Childhood Education/Integrated Preschool, Kindergarten Screenings, Homebound/Hospital, and Homeless Services.

14 Maple Street, P.O. Box 841
Belchertown, MA 01007

Phone:  (413) 323-0423 Ext. 112
Fax:       (413) 323-0427

Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Rebecca L. Lynch, M.Ed., Director of Student Support Services and Out of District Coordinator
rlynch@belchertownps.org
(413) 323-0423, x112

Lisa DeStefano, Team Leader Coordinator (Grades PreK-3)
ldestefano@belchertownps.org
(413) 323-0428, x117

Jill Pelletier, Team Leader Coordinator (Grades 4-7)
jpelletier@belchertownps.org
(413) 323-0437, x514

Leah Lockwood, Team Leader Coordinator (Grades 8-12 and Transitions)
llockwood@belchertownps.org
(413) 323-9419, x5225

Cara Caron, Special Education Administrative Assistant
ccaron@belchertownps.org
(413) 323-0423, x114

Samantha Chevrette, Student Support Services Administrative Assistant
schevrette@belchertownps.org
(413) 323-0423, x112

Kathy Boucher, Medicaid Personnel
kboucher@belchertownps.org
(413) 323-0423, x108