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Special Services

Welcome to the Special Services Department!

The Special Services Department oversees... including

Specialized Programs

District 26 offers a variety of specialized programming to meet the diverse needs of its students. These programs are housed at various buildings across the District.
See below for a listing by school. 
ARISE At-Risk Preschool - Oak Knoll
Bridge Program -  Three Oaks, Cary Junior High
Early Childhood Education Program - Oak Knoll
Specialized Resource, Learning Resource - All Buildings
TLC - Deer Path, Cary Junior High
Transitional Kindergarten - Oak Knoll

Program Descriptions
Special Services Department Staff

Dr. Jennifer Thomas 
Assistant Superintendent of Special Services and Instruction
jennifer.thomas@cary26.org

Michelle Christakes
Executive Administrative Assistant 
to the Asst Supt of Special Services
michelle.christakes@cary26.org

Chase Dooley
MTSS Coordinator
chase.dooley@cary26.org

Dr. Samantha Walte
Special Education Coordinator
samantha.walte@cary26.org