The Department of 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 25.

    The Student Service office oversees:
    Special Education
    Early On
    Section 504
    Homebound Instruction
    Tutoring List

    If you have any questions or require further information, please contact the Student Services Department at (313) 432-3856.

    Stefanie Hayes

    Dear Parents and Guardians,
    My name is Stefanie Hayes. I have been working with families and students with disabilities for over 20 years. I am excited to be working in a great district like Grosse Pointe.  I look forward to our ongoing work with parents and students to provide efficient and purposeful services for your child.

    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.
     
    I look forward to working with you.  Please contact me if you have any questions, comments, or concerns at hayess@gpschools.org or (313) 432-3851.
     
    Sincerely,

    Stefanie Hayes, Ed.S.

    Director of Student Services

     
    Special Education Supervisors
    My name is Sue Lucchese (left).  I have been with the district for 27 years and look forward to continuing my work with school teams and families to provide the best educational opportunities for our students.  I am pleased to be working in the Department of Student Services as the Supervisor overseeing the Learning Resource Programs, Barnes Early Childhood Center, and the program for students with Emotional Impairments.

     
    I look forward to working with you.  Please contact me if you have any questions, comments, or concerns at Lucches@gpschools.org or (313) 432‑5104. 


    My name is Lillie Loder (right).  I have been with the district for 3 years.  I have been working with families and students for 23 years.  I look forward to working with you.  I am the Supervisor in the Student Services department working with, the categorical programs for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Cognitive Impairments, and the VI & HI consultants.  

    Please contact me if you have any questions, comments, or concerns at loderl@gpschools.org or (313) 432‑3804.

    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  the non-discrimination policies, and is the Grosse Pointe School District's 504 coordinator:

    Stefanie Hayes, Director of Student Services
    20090 Morningside
    Grosse Pointe Woods, MI  48236
    Phone:  313‑432‑3851

    For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1‑800‑421‑3481.