Office of Special Programs

Kimberly Porco
Kimberly PorcoSpecial Education Supervisor
Phone: (269) 668-3361
Email: kporco@mattawanschools.org
Abby DeVisser, M.A., CCC-SLP
Abby DeVisser, M.A., CCC-SLPVBISD Regional Supervisor
Phone: (269) 668-3361 x1772
Email: adevisser@mattawanschools.org
Valerie Goss
Valerie GossSpecial Services Assistant
Phone: (269) 668-3361 x1771
Email: vgoss@mattawanschools.org

The Mattawan Consolidated School District has several Special Education programs in place to serve its students with disabilities.  We also coordinate services with Van Buren Intermediate School District (VBISD) to provide direct and indirect services to Mattawan students with low-incidence disabilities as well as those having more severe disabilities.  In addition, services to disabled children ages birth to kindergarten may be obtained through the Van Buren Intermediate School District.

The continuum of direct services and program locations are as follows:

Early Elementary:

  • Teacher Consultant Services
  • Resource Room Programs

 Later Elementary:

  • Teacher Consultant Services
  • Resource Room Programs

Middle School:

  • Teacher Consultant Services
  • Resource Room Programs

High School:

  • Teacher Consultant Services
  • Resource Room Programs

If you have specific questions regarding any of the special education programs, or for a copy of the Special Education Parent Handbook, please call the Office of Special Programs at (269) 668-3361, extension 1771.  Our fax number is (269) 585-3048.