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Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve
The District's motto, "Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve", forms the core of the District's vision statement and serves as a guiding principle for students and staff.
Board
Agendas & Meeting Minutes
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Departments
A Qualified Team
The District's professional staff consists of more than 630 full time teachers, 80% of whom have advanced degrees. The faculty is complemented by a support staff of more than 500 skilled individuals.
Academics
Academics Spotlight
LMSD maintains one of the lowest class size averages in Pennsylvania. The student-to-professional staff ratio at the secondary level is 11:1 and average class size in the District is approximately 21 students.
Schools
Ten Schools of Excellence
LMSD's six elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools have all been recognized for excellence at the regional and national levels.
Community
Our Community
Lower Merion is a community characterized by a deep sense of civic pride and involvement -- and a passion for public education. In a recent survey, residents cited the community's convenient location and high-quality public schools as the two "best things about living in Lower Merion."

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Special Education

Lower Merion School District provides an extensive range of educational services and supports for students with special needs within our schools. These services include: Learning Support, Emotional Support, Autistic Support, and Life Skills Support. Speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, hearing support, vision therapy, and transition services also are provided to eligible students requiring these services due to an educational need. A broad array of supplementary aids and services to support students' educational needs includes communication devices, audio versions of books, assistive technology, a braille production center, and pre-vocational opportunities. The continuum of programs and services for children with disabilities varies in accordance with the changing needs of our community.

Kimberly Fraser

Director of Student Services and Special Education

Beth Cavalier

Supervisor of Special Education Grades 4-6

Stephani Doyle

Special Education Supervisor Grades K-3 and Early Intervention

Gwen Nartowicz

Supervisor of Special Education Grades 7-9

Adil Nure

Lead Supervisor of Clinical Services & Gifted Education

Melissa Sinapi-Gibson

Lead Supervisor of Special Education, Supervisor of Special Education Grades 10-12