Sparta Township Public Schools views public education as a continuum of instruction, programs, interventions and services that respond to individual student needs.  In the event that a child with a disability requires special education and related services, the district will provide the child with an individualized education program.  Progress monitoring is on-going to ensure the child has the supports necessary to make meaningful progress. Children will have the opportunity to interact with, and be educated with, children who do not have disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate.  Sparta Special Services recognizes the value of a home/school partnership and is committed to parent involvement for the purpose of our students.

Dr. Castorina has been a proud member of the Sparta School District since 2010, when she began her career as a school social worker on the Child Study Team at both the middle and elementary school levels. She later served as the Supervisor of Special Services, PreK–12, before stepping into her current role as Director of Special Services.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University, a Master of Social Work from New York University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Centenary University. In addition to her work in Sparta, Dr. Castorina enjoys teaching as an adjunct professor in a master’s program in special education, where she has the opportunity to support and inspire future educators.

In order to begin the Referral and Eligibility Process, Special Services requires the Referral Form. Please click here to access this form.

Dr. Adrienne Castorina
Director of Special Services 
973.729.2155 x1426
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Elene O'Leary
Confidential Secretary to the Director
973.729.2155 x1427
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Jaclyn Makowski
Secretary, Special Services
973.729.6191 x2235
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Deana Sehnert
Secretary, Special Services
973.729.6191 x2234
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