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ERC/SRC Classroom
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LSC Classroom
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Evaluation Center
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SPED Elementary Resource Center and Secondary Resource Center programs provide support and guidance to SPED students in meeting the requirements of regular education curriculum with accommodations, adaptations and specially designed instruction. Support in academics, social and behavioral goals and vocational education preparation are also part of ERC/SRC services.
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SPED Life Skills programs offer every student the opportunity to learn functional skills that will maximize individual independence throughout the school years and into adulthood. Life Skills programs focus on helping each student successfully navigate their school and work environments by acquiring skills to live by such as self-hygiene, functional academics, social and behavioral learning, and vocational adaptations. It is the belief of Bend-La Pine Schools that every student is capable of becoming a contributing member of our community.
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A staff of School Psychologists are assigned to work in each school building to assess the academic and psychological/social needs of the students who are having learning or behavior problems and/or are suspected of being disabled. School Psychologists also assist with re-evaluation and three year reviews on those students who are currently identified as disabled.
School Psychologist/Evaluators provide many diverse services to our school communities. Special Education assessment, IEP/program development, pre-intervention support, staff development, etc. In addition, our School Psychologist/Evaluators work behind the scenes to assure the success and well-being of everyone in the school communities - students, parents, staff and community members.
These services include (but are not limited to) the following:
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Individual/Group Counseling
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Risk Screening of students at risk for violence
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Early Intervention/Child Find
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Drug-Alcohol intervention and referrals
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Crisis Response
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Bilingual Special Education assessment and program planning
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Liaison with FAN, mental health and medical care providers
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Coordinate/participate in community programs such as COADD, Healthy Beginnings, etc.
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Present District and Community training
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Coordinate state assessment with SPED expected annual performance
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Behavior Support
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Home & Hospital
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The Bend-La Pine Special Programs Department offers an array of programs and services for those special education students k-21 that are demonstrating challenging behaviors. These specialized programs focus on the unique needs of the student with emphasis on improving behavior and social skills so that students may access the regular education program more successfully. This staff assists teachers in writing positive behavior intervention plans which become part of a student's IEP. They also offer consultation support to both teachers and parents.
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Some students, due to medical issues, are unable to attend school. In such cases, individual instruction is provided in the home or hospital environment. There must be a doctor's statement that the student is unable to attend school due to medical issues, and an IEP team must meet to temporarily change the IEP. State education code directs schools to provide individual home/hospital instruction by a certificated teacher for such students.
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Section 504 Support
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Speech & Language
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Individuals are protected under Section 504 of the Federal Civil Rights statute if they have a disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities. This section is separate from the Federal Individuals with Disability Acts. However, most children who qualify for Special Education are automatically covered under Section 504. The Bend-La Pine Schools implements Section 504 on a site by site basis. A team will meet to consider a student's needs and will request assessments if necessary and develop an "Accommodation Plan". This plan will articulate what accommodations are necessary for the disabled student to assess her/his education. Each student has a 504 Coordinator located in their school.
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The Special Programs Department manages a team of highly trained Speech and Language Specialists, many who are aided by assistants specially trained as Speech and Language Assistants. This staff implements best practices strategies to assist students with speech and language needs. All services are guided by the IEP process. Many of the services are provided within the student's classroom or in a small group setting. Some students require more intensive or individual work, so they are pulled from the regular educational setting for better suited off-campus services. Our Speech Specialists recognize that there is significant value in providing services through consultation with the regular education teacher, special education teacher and family.
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