Student Support Services
Lincoln School District is committed to meeting the academic and social emotional learning needs of all students.
Through the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) Students with disabilities may be eligible for Individual Education Programs (IEP) which means that they require specially designed instruction to address the area of disability.
Through the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, students eligible through Section 504 are identified with a disability (short term or long term) that substantially limits a major life activity. Section 504 requires that schools assure that their facilities and services are accessible to individuals with disabilities, including students, staff, parents, and community members.
The Educational Support Team is comprised of educators, school staff and families to develop student support plans for students who have been identified as having challenges in school that require a team approach.
Meet the Team
Elizabeth Maher, Director of Student Support Services. emaher@lincolnsd.org
Elizabeth Maher serves as both the district’s Prek-12 Director of Student Support Services as well as our K-6 special educator. Elizabeth has been a special educator at Lincoln Community School for over 15 years. As a special educator and Director of Student Support Services, Elizabeth provides leadership for Lincoln School District in supporting students with disabilities, ages 3 through 21.
Elizabeth collaborates with students, families, school teams and outside agencies to meet the unique needs of students in the school district; while ensuring that the district complies with all applicable state and federal regulations. Elizabeth is dedicated to the success of all students.
Elizabeth has a Masters Degree in Special Education and has recently earned her CAGS certificate from St. Michael’s College. She lives in Bristol with her husband. Her three daughters, now in their twenties, attended Bristol Elementary School and Mt. Abraham Middle/High School. Elizabeth enjoys running through the woods, swimming in the cold waters, and skiing the slopes of Vermont.
Elizabeth Keenan, Literacy Interventionist. ekeenan@lincolnsd.org
Elizabeth Keenan is excited to be joining the LCS community as a reading interventionist for the 2025-26 school year! She has worked in education for 19 years, and her favorite part of the work is being able to help children become excited about reading. Sunshine and the ocean make her happy, and she’s recently been working on her watercolor painting skills. Elizabeth’s favorite thing to do is play outside with her preschooler, and you’re likely to see them walking through the center of town in all sorts of weather– so feel free to stop and say hi!
Elizabeth will be on campus 2 1/2 days a week.
Hannah Donavan, Speech and Language Pathologist hdonavan@lincolnsd.org
Hannah Donavan is joining us as a part-time SLP in August 2025. Hannah brings with her a wealth of expertise and experience in serving students’ SLP needs. She will be on campus two days a week.
Child Find Notice
Under the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act), the Lincoln School District is committed to providing all educationally disabled children between the ages of two and a half through twenty-one years of age, who live within the district, with a free and appropriate public education. Eligible students who have left school prior to graduating have a right to return to receive services until graduation or through age twenty-one years of age. A disabled student who does not qualify for services under IDEA may qualify for accommodations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
To make a referral or for further information please contact Student Support Services Director, Elizabeth Maher at emaher@lincolnsd.org or call 802-453-2119.