Referral Process

Acceptance into Whitney High School North is done in conjunction with the district PPT process by the student’s home district. We accept students based on district referral from the PPT team. Referrals are initially sent to the Director of ACES Pupil Services who forwards them to the appropriate program. After receiving a referral, programs will review the records and, if appropriate, schedule an intake tour and assessment. Following this assessment, the Whitney High School North educational team will meet to determine if the student’s needs can be met within our program.

When making a referral to ACES, we will need the following information in the referral packet:

1. Copy of most current IEP

2. Current contact information for Parent/Guardian

3. Most recent evaluations:  e.g.  achievement, psychological, psychiatric,  FBA etc.

4. Most recent physical examination form

5. Immunization Information/ State of Connecticut Department of Education Health Assessment Record  
   Note: Front page of the Cumulative Health Record if the Education Health Assessment Record is not submitted
6. Agency contacts information when applicable: e.g. Probation officer, DCF Worker, DDS Worker
7. Referrals are mailed to:
   Vanessa Taragowski
   ACES Director of Pupil Services
   204 State Street
   North Haven, CT  06473  
8. Building Administration or designee will coordinate intake meetings and start dates.

9. CONTACT VANESSA TARAGOWSKI  (203) 498-6849 or  vtaragowski@aces.org  with any additional questions or immediate needs.

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