Student Services Home
The Student Services Department at California Area School District is committed to offering a wide range of services to support students and families across all areas of a learner’s education. We strive to offer diverse learning opportunities and personalized experiences for all students.
The Student Services Department works with all stakeholder groups to provide services for all students to promote their individual growth and success. Our team is composed of professionals who are experts in their field and support a high quality learning environment where students can “thrive in their community to build a better future in the world”.
Student Services provides a variety of services that include:
- Special Education
- Gifted
- Transition (Early Intervention to Kindergarten)
- Transition (Post Secondary Experiences)
- English Language Learner
- McKinney Vento
- Student Assistance Programs
- MTSS Early Intervening Services
- School Psychological & Evaluation
- Counseling & School Based Mental Health
- Family and Community Engagement
- Home Education Programs
- School Health & Nursing Services
- Registration, Attendance, & Student Records
- Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth (AEDY)

Mrs. Stephanie Hoesly
40 Trojan Way
Coal Center, PA 15423
Phone: 724.785.5800 x2398
Email: hoeslys@calsd.org
Student Services Support Staff
Mrs. Rebecca Staley
Psychologist, IU1
Phone: 724-785-5800 x1102
Email: rebecca.staley@iu1.org
Mrs. Marissa Diethorn
Social Worker, IU1
Phone: 724-785-5800 x1136
Email: marissa.diethorn@iu1.org
Mrs. Rebecca Gardner
ESL Instructor, IU1
Phone: 724-785-5800 x2401
Email: rebecca.gardner@iu1.org
Ms. Kiersten Cooper
Social Worker, IU1
Phone: 724-785-5800 x2401
Email: kiersten.cooper@iu1.org
