Related services are recommended by the
committee on special education in order to meet the specific
needs of a student with a disability as established in the
individualized education program (IEP). Related services may be
provided in conjunction with a regular education program or with
other special education programs and services.
Related Services include, but are not limited to:
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
The Teacher of the Deaf designs and implements specialized
instruction to meet the needs of students with varying degrees
of hearing impairments.