Student Services

Caring For The Whole Student: Academically, Socially, & Emotionally.

Our Student Services team surrounds every student with the support they need to feel safe, healthy, and ready to learn. Spanning school counseling, health services, and academic supports like reading, English as a Second Language, and gifted education, we help students navigate challenges, discover their strengths, and reach their full potential. At every grade level and every step along the way, we're here to make sure each and every student has a place to turn and a reason to feel they belong.

A group of elementary students with the school counselor

Dr. Jennifer Shuman
Director of Special Education and Student Services
412.344.2044
jshuman@mtlsd.net

Special Education & Student Services Department
Heather Difilippo
Secretary
hdifilippo@mtlsd.net
412.344.2044

How We Support Our Students

Our services are designed to meet students where they are and help them grow.

Health Services

Our certified school nurses work closely with families, teachers, and physicians to make sure every student's health needs are met throughout the school day.

Health Services

School Counseling

From kindergarten through twelfth grade, Mt. Lebanon's school counselors support the academic, social/emotional, and career development of each and every student.

School Counseling

Student Assistance Program (SAP)

The Pennsylvania Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a systematic team process used to mobilize school resources to remove barriers to learning.

Student Assistance Program (SAP)

Student Support Resources

Academic Support Programs

Mt. Lebanon offers a range of academic supports to help every student succeed:

Instructional Support Teacher (IST): A highly qualified teacher in each elementary building who strengthens math achievement through explicit, research-based instruction tailored to each student's needs.
STRIVE: Builds academic independence through study-skill instruction, tutorial assistance, and academic support beyond the regular school program, while strengthening the connection between home and school.
Math Lab (High School): A drop-in resource in room B616, staffed by a certified Mathematics Clinician, for one-on-one help with coursework, homework, and exam prep (including SAT, ACT, and Keystone).
Writing Lab (High School): A resource in room B521 for every stage of writing, staffed by a certified Writing Clinician, with peer writing coaches available, from class assignments to college and scholarship essays and standardized-test writing.
Study Center (High School): A dedicated learning room where students can enroll in place of a traditional study hall, offering homework help, computers and a printer, test make-ups, and support with study and organizational skills.

Counseling & Family Support — Outreach Teen & Family Services

Outreach Teen & Family Services is a nonprofit, community-based counseling agency in the South Hills. For 50 years, Outreach has provided affordable, confidential counseling and educational programs for young people ages 5–21 and their families, supporting concerns such as anxiety, depression, family and school challenges, and more. Parent counseling and consultations are available as well.

Visit Outreach Teen & Family Services
412-561-5405

Families Experiencing Homelessness (McKinney-Vento)

Every child deserves stability and a place to learn. If your family is experiencing homelessness — including temporary situations such as staying with others due to loss of housing, living in a motel or shelter, or another unstable arrangement — your child has the right to a free, appropriate public education under the federal McKinney-Vento Act. That includes the right to enroll immediately, even without the records usually required, and to remain in their school of origin with transportation when it is in their best interest.

Our McKinney-Vento liaison is here to help you understand these rights and connect your family with support. Every conversation is confidential.

Dr. Joseph Sciullo
jsciullo@mtlsd.net
McKinney-Vento Liaison
412-344-2027

Pennsylvania's Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (Pennsylvania ECYEH) Program

Forms

Additional Help

Meals: Your child may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Learn how to apply on our Food Service page.
Housing, food & utility assistance: Dial 211 or visit PA 211 for free, confidential help connecting to local resources.