Speech and Language Therapy

Speech-language therapy is provided to students who have been diagnosed as having a disorder or delay in communication (articulation, fluency, language, or pragmatics). Speech therapy involves direct intervention with students and consultation with teachers about the most effective ways to facilitate the child’s communication in the class setting. Speech/language therapy is generally provided in small groups, however may be provided individually when needed. 

Occupational Therapy (OT)

OT involves the functional evaluation of the student and the planning and use of a program of purposeful activities to develop or maintain adaptive skills. Activities are designed to achieve the student achieve maximal physical and mental functioning in his or her daily life tasks. Fine motor/self-help skill development, sensory processing, and functional life skills are addressed in occupational therapy. Evaluation, direct service, indirect service (monitoring), and consultation are provided to assist students in accessing the educational environment.

Physical Therapy (PT)

PT is a related special education service provided to students in the areas of gross motor skill development, functional mobility, positioning, and environmental adaptations. Evaluation, direct service, indirect service (monitoring), and consultation are provided to assist students in accessing the educational environment.

School Social Work

School Social Work provides counseling to students and their families, classroom consultation, crisis intervention, and referrals to outside agencies. School Social Workers are often part of the assessment process for special education students and often provides direct and indirect services to those students. School Social Workers consult with teachers and administrators and participate on educational teams within our schools.

Teacher of the Deaf