School-Based Interventions

Considerations for planning

• Evidence-based
• Developmentally/Age appropriate
• Access to general education

Road map: IEP

IEP Team

• Parent
• Student
• General education teacher
• *Related Service Providers
• *Specialists/Consultants
• *Parent advocates/care coordinators

Where are we?

• Student's strengths
• Parent concerns
• Outside agency input
• Present levels

Special Factors

• Behavior
• Communication
• Language
• Visual Impairment
• Print Disability
• Assistive Technology
• Medical
• Transportation

Assessments

• Accommodations: District and state testing
• Alternate Assessment

Where are we going?

• Goals and Objectives
• baseline
• progress reporting

How will we get there?

• Modifications/Supports needed to progress towards goals, be involved in the general curriculum, or participate in extracurricular and other nonacademic activities, including training for staff

Who can help?

• Behavior Analysts
• School Psychologists
• Resource Specialists
• Consultants
• Advocates
• Private therapists/counselors

How will we get there?

• Services the district will provide: where, how often, and by whom

Where will it happen?

• General education with supplementary aides and services
• Resource
• Intensive/Extended Resource
• ABA or BSP programs
• Community based programs
• Day School
• Home/hospital placement

What will it look like?

• Student schedule
• Supports from paraprofessional, special education teacher, related service providers

Special Education Service Agency

SESA

• Educational service agency for students with low-incidence disabilities (Autism, DHOH, VI, ED, and multiple disabilities)
• Operates Alaska Autism Resource Center and Alaska Deaf Blind Project

Support for Rural Schools

• Educational specialists travel and provide training and ongoing consultation to teams
• Professional development Distance Delivery & Online Learning
• Library

Resources

Infant Learning Program