Omobola Akintunde

Executive Director of Specialized Services & Equity 
Foster Care / McKinney Vento Liaison
504 Coordinator 
(313) 294-4700 (OFFICE)
(313) 949- 0010 (FAX)
Email Omobola Akintunde

Department Contact

Patricia Porch

Administrative Assistant 
(313) 294-2700 ext. 2105 (OFFICE)
(313) 949-0010 (FAX)
Email Patricia Porch-Edwards

Office of Special Services & Equity

Ecorse Public Schools Department of Special Services is a child centered department committed to meeting the unique needs of the students, staff, families and community through quality interventions, services and programs.

  • We provide support to students with disabilities through our Special Education programs and support services.

  • Assistive Technology is utilized throughout the district to support student abilities.

  • We seek to identify and refer children birth through age 25, with unmet education or developmental needs for evaluation and possible special assistance, through our Child Find initiatives.

  • Students with medical needs or other physical or mental impairments may be supported through a Medical or 504 plan of support. Supports also extend to students who are Homebound or Hospitalized due to medical issues.

  • Homeless and Foster Care children and youth are supported to ensure uninterrupted access to free and appropriate education.

  • Student Service staff is an integral part of each building’s Positive Behavior Intervention and Support system (PBIS) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). These support systems are designed to meet the academic and behavioral needs of ALL students.

  • Students who are English Learners (EL) are given additional supplemental interventions that provide language support. This allows students to achieve academic success on State standards while attaining English Language proficiency.

If you suspect that your child may need special services, please call the Special Services Department at (313) 294-4700 ext 4034