Child Study Team Members
Dora Maule, Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant
(856) 962-5702- ext. 6512
Rachel Povell, School Psychologist
(856) 962-5702 - ext. 6517
Sabrina Morales, School Psychologist
(856) 962-5702 ext. 6516
Sky Cotler, School Psychologist
(856) 962-5702 ext. 6521
Michelle Hill , Social Worker
(856) 962-5702 ext. 6514
Olivia Hoban , School Psychologist
(856) 962-5704 ext 3006
Jillian Matysik , School Psychologist
(856) 962-5706 ext. 5011
Suzanne McMaster , School Psychologist
(856) 962-5707 ext. 2004
Amber Zickler , Social Worker
(856) 962-5702 ext. 6515
Child Study Team
The Child Study Team (CST) is a group of professionals employed by the Collingswood/ Oaklyn Public Schools Board of Education who provide consultative, evaluative, and related services to teachers, students, and parents.
Who are the members of the Child Study team?
The members of the Child Study Team as determined by the New Jersey Department of Education are a school psychologist, a learning disabilities teacher consultant and a school social worker.
What are the responsibilities of the school psychologist?
The school psychologist has expertise in determining a child's level of cognitive and conceptual development. In addition the school psychologist is concerned with the emotional status of the student, and how both internal and external factors may affect behavior and performance in school. The school psychologist works with both general education and special education teachers to maximize a student's potential.
What are the responsibilities of the learning disabilities teacher consultant?
The learning consultant (LDT/C) is trained to determine beneficial learning strategies for students, to determine specific achievement levels in a variety of content areas, and to recommend specific teaching methods and accommodations that may benefit a student. This professional also works with both general education and special education.
What are the responsibilities of the school social worker?
The expertise of the social worker lies in assessing the student relative to the family, the school, and the community. This professional generally gathers information concerning the student's health, family, and school history as it pertains to the student's current school functioning. The social worker is also the professional responsible for coordinating community resources on behalf of students and their families.