VANESSA DUBRAVA

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