Teams and Services

Program Facilitators support teachers in the development, implementation, and monitoring of IEPs, implementing the curriculum in the SPED settings and ensuring that all SPED student’s IEP goals and objectives are being addressed in the LRE. Their function also includes implementing effective methods to address student’s needs and maintaining an ongoing system of communication with regular education teachers, special education teachers, & Administrators ensuring that we are meeting the needs of our special education students

The role of a BEHAVIOR FACILITATOR is to provide direct support to administrators and teachers when significant behaviors are exhibited by our SPED students. Through the BF, teachers and support staff receive counsel on the best practice procedures and effective interventions in addressing challenging behaviors of students with disabilities that are in line with IDEA mandates. Services may include professional development in classroom management, models of positive behavior, writing and implementing Behavior Goals/Plans, Crisis Plans, FERBS, Social Skill Instruction, and much more. Their purpose is to ensure an educational environment that maximizes learning and safety for all.

Transition for students with disabilities is the process of moving from one state in life to another
 (e.g., high school activities to adult life activities) and establishing a planning process that includes a coordinated set of supportive activities that will prepare students with disabilities to successfully live their adult life in the community of their choice.  IDEA mandates that students with disabilities are legally entitled to pubic educational services through a local school system from birth through age twenty-one. After students leave school, this entitlement ends.  Students must be declared eligible for adult agency services based on agency guidelines.  If an agency determines that an individual is ineligible for their services, that individual has a right to appeal that determination.  Agency personnel should inform individuals of their agency’s appeal process; however, if they do not, that individual should ask about an appeal process. 
 Because many of these agencies have waiting lists, it is important to start the eligibility process for transition services early.