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Patrick Canfield
Director of Exceptional Education
(716) 821-7018
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E1B Learning Center (MiddleTech and Out of School Suspension)
Erik Vohwinkel, Principal
Jacob Backe, Assistant Principal
675 Potters Road | West Seneca, NY 14224
(716) 821-7025
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Robert Boccaccio, Principal
Jacquelyn Boss, Assistant Principal
1635 East Delavan Avenue | Cheektowaga, NY 14215
(716) 558-5050
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Carmen Tripi, Clerical
(716) 821-7372
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Rose Rupert, Clerical
(716) 821-7378
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Northtowns Academy (RISE and Out of School Suspension)
Terry Ruh, Principal
Liza Fiorello, Assistant Principal 
333 Dexter Terrace | Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 961-4040
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Related Services
Diane Avecillas, Supervisor
(716) 821-7067
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Twilight (Evening Academics at EDGE Academy)
Mark Przybysz, Principal
Jacquelyn Boss, Assistant Principal
1635 East Delavan | Cheektowaga, NY 14215
(716) 558-5068
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WNY Children's Psychiatric Center
John Pope, Supervisor
575 Alberta Drive, Suite 2 | Amherst, NY 14226
(716) 821-7017
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