Student Services

The Department of Student Services is responsible for providing a multitude of services to both general education and special education students. We currently service students in GPPSS, who qualify for special education, from birth through age 26.
The Student Services office oversees:
- Special Education
- Early On
- Section 504
- Homebound Instruction
- Tutoring List
Department Beliefs:
- To be consistent, knowledgeable, and supportive professionals, working in the best interest of the students.
- To foster positive relationships that build trust with families and staff.
- To be collaborative, confident, and competent in working directly with students, families, and each other.
The Grosse Pointe Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, and is the Grosse Pointe School District's 504 coordinator:
Rici Shovein, Executive Director of Student Services
20090 Morningside
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
Phone: 313‑432‑3804
For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, please use the HHH Nondiscrimination Notice for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1‑800‑421‑3481.

Contact Us
RICI SHOVEIN Executive Director of Student Services, Special Education Department, Section 504, Due Process (313) 432-3804 LISA DOUGHERTY
Supervisor of Special Education - Early On Program (0-3), Early Intervention Program (3-5), Assistive Technology
(313) 432-5670 MELANIE DANLEY Supervisor of Special Education - Elementary (K-4th), Visual Impairment and Deaf & Hard of Hearing Teacher Consultants (313) 432- LESLIE JONES Supervisor of Special Education - Middle School (5th-8th) (313) 432 - 5590 VANESSA COVERDILL Supervisor of Special Education - High School (9th-12th)/Post-High School Transitions Program, PBIS Coordinator, ASD Coaches (313) 432-5104
