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The goal of Keystone Oaks School District's Director of Special Education is to support a quality learning environment and provide all students with equal opportunities for success.
 
The Director of Special Education is responsible for overseeing:

  • Special Education K-12
  • Gifted Education K-12
  • Early Intervention Transition to School Age Services
  • Transition Services
  • Special Education Plan

Special Education Staff

Mrs. Hollie Farren
Supervisor of Special Education

Mrs. Donna Rizzo
Secretary, Special Education
412-571-6014

Occupational Therapy and Behavior Services

Beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, the Keystone Oaks School District is partnering with AOT Specialized Educational Therapy Services for Occupational Therapy (OT) and Behavior Services. 
 
AOT is located in Coraopolis and was founded in 1980. There will be two Occupational Therapists assigned to the district and a BCBA assigned 3 days per week. The BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) will provide support and training for our staff who work with students who need specialized interventions and will assist all in understanding the functions of behavior and why they occur.
 
Below are the names of our providers as well as the supervisors:
 
Bridget Tefft, OTR- tefftb@aotinc.com
Jennifer Harber, COTA- harberj@aotinc.com
Loren Luft, BCBA- luftl@aotinc.com
 
Gabriella Ptasinski (Behavior Services)
Melody Ovitsky (OT)