Dr. Brenda Sofield 732-873-2400 Ext. 216
Pupil Personnel Services
General Information
Welcome to The Department of Pupil Personnel Services:
Special Education, Child Study Teams, Preschool, Transition, SEPAC and Unified Sports Programs
Franklin Township Public Schools provides a continuum of programs and services designed to provide unique educational opportunities for all students Preschool through Grade 12. The District Offices are located at 2301 Route 27, Somerset, NJ 08873
The Director of Pupil Personnel Services
The Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Services (grades PreK-12)
Ms. Kimberly Bunch 732-873-2400 Ext. 410
The Supervisor of Special Education (Grades 6-12)
Ms. Holly Gamble 732-302-4200 Ext. 6108
The Supervisor of Special Education (Grades PK-5)
Ms. Jessica Horner 732-873-2400
The Supervisor of Child Study Teams
Mr. Ryan Green 732-873-2400 Ext. 499
The Early Childhood Supervisor
Ms. Dena Ann Febus 732-297-3427 Ext. 243
The Coordinator of Paraprofessionals
Ms. Anna Boardman 732-302-4200 Ext. 4452
Pupil Personnel Services Office Staff
Ms. Cathy Berger - Ext. 203
Ms. Beth Vroman - Ext. 204
Ms. Susan DePaola - Ext. 201
If you are a resident of Franklin Township and suspect that your child is having learning difficulties or if a health care provider has indicated that your child should be evaluated, please contact the Department of Pupil Personnel Services, 2301 Route 27, Somerset, New Jersey, 08873, phone: 732-873-2400 Ext. 203.
For a copy of the Parental Rights in Special Education (PRISE)
PRISE English
PRISE Spanish
Franklin Township Public Schools has established a parent advisory group, the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee [SEPAC]. The purpose of this committee is to strengthen and enhance partnerships between students, parents, and education professionals. Please find a letter with more information about this Committee.
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Si usted es un residente del municipio de Franklin y sospecha que su hijo tiene problemas de aprendizaje o si un médico ha indicado que su hijo debe ser evaluado, por favor póngase en contacto con el Departamento de Servicios Estudiantiles de Personal 2301 Route 27, Somerset, New Jersey, 08873, 732-873-2400 Ext. 203.
Preschool Disabilities Program
The Franklin Township Public School System operates programs that service resident children from three to five years of age who may be experiencing a delay or disorder that puts them at risk educationally. These delays may be in the area of language, cognition, motor development, or social skills.
Resident children who demonstrate any of the above noted delays should be referred to Dr. Brenda Sofield in the Department of Special Services in Franklin Township schools at 732-873-2400 Ext 203.
Parents who suspect that their child is experiencing delays are entitled to free help from their school district Child Study Team.
For more information, please call 732-873-2400, or write to the offices of Special Services at 2301 Route 27, Somerset, NJ, 08873.
Further information on children ages birth through two years who are experiencing delays can be accessed here through Project Child Find.