Vanessa DuBrava, Director of Special Education Services
Vanessa DuBrava is the district’s director of special education services. Before coming to Maine-Endwell, Mrs. DuBrava was the director of pupil services in the Union-Endicott School District. Prior to that position, Mrs. DuBrava served as the Union-Endicott CSE chairperson, and she was a special education coordinator and collaborative teacher at Johnson City High School.
Mrs. DuBrava received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, with a concentration in Sociology, from the State University of New York at Geneseo. She received a Master of Science degree in Special Education, with a concentration in learning disabilities, from the College of St. Rose, Albany, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in School Administration from the State University of New York at Cortland.
The Role of the Director of Special Education Services
The Maine-Endwell director of special education services oversees all special education programs and services, for individuals ages three to 21, within the district. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Development and Evaluation of Special Education Programs
Responsible for Federal and State Regulation Compliance
Coordinates and Supervises State and Federal Projects, Grants and Data Reporting
Chairperson for Various Special Education Committees
Supervises Educationally Related Support Services
Acts as Liaison for BOCES, Private Placements, and Community Agencies
Oversees Medicaid Program and Foster Care Programs
Serves as District Homeless Liaison