About Us Brandywine Special Needs PTA

Our Mission

To work together with the school district to provide the best education experience possible for all children with special needs.
To provide a local community support group for parents, guardians and educators of children with special needs.
To be a resource of information on available special services.
To provide information about community programs.
To provide education and support for the community at large.

A Little History
In the summer of 2004, a group of people recognized the necessity for parents of children with special needs to have a forum for sharing information and supporting services for children with disabilities. The group also recognized the need to foster collaboration and to educate families and our community on the many aspects of accepting and caring for children with special needs. In the fall of 2004, Delaware's first special needs PTA was formed.

Membership is open to all parents, guardians, grandparents, educators, therapists and anyone in any school district interested in the education of children with special needs.

Download the Brandywine Special Needs Brochure

Our officers
   Co Presidents (mailto:president@bsnpta.org)
          Alex Rittberg and Pat Heffernan
   Vice President
          Amber Stankis
   Treasurer
          Ruth Lavelle
   Secretary
          Amy Gutowski
   Membership (mailto:membership@bsnpta.org)
          Ellen Coulston
   Marketing
          Darcie Herkimer
   School Board Liason
          Debra Heffernan

Contact webmaster (mailto:webmaster@bsnpta.org)

The information provided on this site is for informational purposes and is not an endorsement or recommendation for treatment, diagnosis or services. Individuals with special needs are unique and all options must be explored by the family, professionals and that individual. We are not meant to be a replacement for professional medical or legal advice.