Kracke, Devon
Email: dkracke@freeholdboro.k12.nj.us
Phone: 732-761-2166
Mrs. Devon Kracke
My name is Devon Kracke and I am one of the School Psychologists on the Freehold Borough Child Study Team. I started working in district as a full time employee in September of 2019, but I actually completed my internship experience in Freehold Boro during the 2017-2018 school year.
Just a little background information, I earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, then continued my education in the School Psychology Graduate program at Georgian Court University, where I obtained a Master of Arts in School Psychology and a specialist level Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study. Additionally, I have a strong knowledge base and experience working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Currently, I case manage all 6th grade special education students, along with a self-contained class at FLC. Some of my job responsibilities include administering and interpreting results of psychological assessments and how they impact an individual student's school experience; consultation with parents, teachers and other school personnel to discuss learning, behavioral, and social problems as they relate to the school setting; work alongside teachers to address behavioral concerns in the classroom through the implementation of positive behavior supports; deliver school-based counseling to identified students; facilitate "lunch bunch" social skills groups with students who struggle with a wide range of challenges; conduct risk assessments for students in crisis; work with the Child Study Team to develop individualized education plans for those eligible for special education and related services.
One of my interests includes researching the development of positive school culture and effective family-school partnerships, as well as best practice when establishing effective problem-solving teams in schools. My ongoing goal is to apply what I have learned through my research to facilitate positive growth for the children and families of Freehold Borough School District.
Important Resources
Mobile Response Information
Mobile Response Services are delivered to children experiencing escalating emotional symptoms, behaviors, or traumatic circumstances that have compromised or impacted their ability to function within their family, living situation, school, or community.
SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT NO COST!
CALL 1-877-652-7624 TO MAKE A REFERRAL
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***In the event that your child is experiencing a mental health crisis outside of school (i.e., during the health-related school closure), please call this number for assistance!
Extra Academic Resources for Students During Health-Related School Closure
A Google Classroom was created with resources for all contents and various grades. There are sources for students to play games, interactive websites, get reading materials, etc.
Go to Google Classroom and click the "+" symbol in the top right corner and type the following code in the space provided: t2sgwmd
Google Classroom
Coping Skills List
The recent events involving the coronavirus outbreak has caused our nation as a whole to experience a high level of stress, anxiety and worry for a variety of reasons. In the event that our school closes for an extended period in order to prevent the virus from spreading further, use the coping strategies in the link below to help manage any stress or heightening anxiety. Even 30 minutes a day will help support your mental health.
Community Resources
This file includes several community parent resources, crisis hotlines, local hospitals, etc. that you may need in the event of an emergency. It also includes resources for familiies seeking ongoing support.
CPC Behavioral Healthcare
Located in Freehold, CPC accepts insurance and offers psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy. Click on the link for more information.
After School Program Referral Form
Open Door After School Program is located at St. Peter's Episcopal Church at 31 Throckmorton Street, Freehold, NJ and offers FREE tutoring for students. It is run by professionals who are retired teachers, reading specialists, hearing impaired teachers, etc. who help students with homework and struggling academic areas.
Phone number: 732-780-1089
See the referral form in the file attached.
Children and Health Family Institute
This agency offers one-on-one counseling services, behavioral health professionals, and nutritional counseling in Freehold. They accept several insurances. Click the link for more information.
Family Based Services Association of NJ (FBSA)
The mission of this association is to support, educate and advocate on behalf of Monmouth County Families who have children with emotional, behavioral and mental health needs. As part of our mission, we also serve families who have children with co-occurring behavioral challenges and developmental delays and/or difficulties related to substance abuse.
Neurologist Recommendations
Click the link for district recommended local neurologists.
Parent/Guardian Resources During Coronavirus Crisis
Contact Information
Email: dkracke@freeholdboro.k12.nj.us
Phone: 732-761-2166