Assistant Superintendent
509.852.4842
Special Education
When a child or young adult is identified as eligible for special education, the school district provides a tailored educational program to meet their unique needs. This specialized instruction aims to prepare the student for post-secondary education, employment, and independent living. Importantly, special education services are provided at no cost to the student or their parents.
Mission Statement
"To empower every student with diverse abilities through personalized education and support, fostering their academic, social, and emotional growth. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive environment that prepares students for lifelong success in education, careers, and independent living."
Special Education Staff
Parent Resources
Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Special Education Website
Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Dispute Resolution Website
Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Family Guidance
Carrieanne Selzler
Donna Hawkins
We are thrilled to introduce three new team members who joined our team for the 26/27 school year
Jules Brandsoy
Jules Brandsoy began teaching in 1997 and has taught in Colorado, Arizona, Wisconsin and Washington. Most of her career was teaching as an Inclusion Teacher in grades TK - 2. A few years ago, she went back to school to get her Special Education Teaching License and began teaching in a Self-Contained program in the Tahoma School District in Maple Valley. She is a National Board Certified Early Childhood Teacher who has been hired to be the new Early Literacy Specialist at Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary School. Outside of school, Jules enjoys spending time outside near her family home in Easton, gardening, playing fetch with her dog La Mar and spending time with her husband John, and 3 adult children.
Jules Brandsoy
Elementary School Case Manager
John Brandsoy
Mr. Brandsoy serves as the Behavior Specialist for grades 6–12 at CER. He grew up on a farm in Minnesota, where few people expected him to do much beyond working the land — but after graduating from Luther College, he went on to build a career that took him through Colorado, Arizona, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and now Washington. Along the way he's worked as a paraeducator, classroom teacher, farm laborer, salesman, orchardist, college basketball coach, operations manager, and mail carrier, before returning to school to become a licensed special education teacher. That range of experience is exactly what he brings to his work with students today: whatever direction a student is considering for their future, there's a good chance he has tried something like it himself, or can at least help them think it through. He believes every student deserves to be met with honesty, high expectations, and the freedom to be exactly who they are.
John Brandsoy
6–12 Behavior Support
Welcoming Autumn Waterman to our Speech Team for the 26/27 School Year
Autumn Waterman
NOTICE:
Cle Elum-Roslyn School District Special Education Records for students who have left the Special Education program in 2019-2020 or prior to, will be destroyed on December 31st 2027 per the Washington State Retention Schedule and WAC 392-172A-05235.
To obtain the records, the former student (if over 18) or guardian (if under 18) must pick them up at 4244 Bullfrog Rd. Cle Elum, WA 98922. Photo ID is required in both instances. Please call 509.852.4831 or email hawkinsd@cersd.org if you have questions.