Pre-Kindergarten Coordination
510

This service provides coordination of the administrative, home-school parent lessons and clerical services needed to operate pre-kindergarten programs. Early Childhood administrators provide program development and management, as well as staff supervision. Parent home- school coordination services are provided by an Assistant for Family Services.

Shared Behavior Specialist
551

This service provides behavior training and consultation to school personnel, to enhance the success of students in the Pre-K-12 educational environment. The service is customized to accommodate district needs and requests, but may include CPI training, FBA and BIP development, classroom management trainings, student observations, parent trainings and district consults.

Targeted Pre-Kindergarten Program
845

This developmental program provides opportunities for eligible 3-year-old and 4-year-old children to learn in a stimulating environment of exploration and experience. The program’s focus is on social, emotional, cognitive and physical development, as well as emergent literacy skills, in preparation for school. The curriculum emphasizes foundation skills for listening, speaking, reading and writing, and follows the NYSED Pre-K Next Generation Learning Standards. Students are served within the home school district. Funding is provided through the State Education Department and local district contributions.

Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
946

This developmental program provides opportunities for eligible 4-year-old children to learn in a stimulating environment of exploration and experience. The program’s focus is on social, emotional, cognitive and physical development, as well as emergent literacy skills in preparation for school. The curriculum emphasizes foundation skills for listening, speaking, reading and writing, and follows the NYSED Pre-K Next Generation Learning Standards. Students are served within the home school district. Funding is provided through federal legislation.

Customized Services
Customized Services are available upon request to include:

• Curriculum development and assessment

• Early literacy audits

• Developmentally appropriate practice

• Pre-K environmental audits

• Social skills curriculum review

• Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings

• Pyramid Model trainings

• Early Childhood (Pre-K, K, 1) classroom management

• Role of play in early childhood settings

• More topics available upon request

Pyramid Model Training
The Pyramid Model is a conceptual framework of evidence-based practices for promoting young children’s social and emotional competence. Participants will learn strategies and best practices to prevent and address challenging behaviors in early childhood. This training is designed for supervisors, trainers, teachers, home visitors and caregivers who work with children ages 0-5 years old.

Youth Mental Health
First Aid Training

This is a recommended training in NYSED’s Linking to a Continuum of Well-Being. Many of the most common mental health disorders begin during adolescence. This training provides information on identifying the signs and symptoms of mental health disorders/crises in youth, as well as risk factors and protective factors for 12-to-18-year-olds. The 5-step Mental Health First Aid action plan is explored and applied to youth mental health disorders and crisis situations through discussions, examples and videos. This action plan includes approach skills, effective communication of concern and support, and connecting youth and families to professional and community resources.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Elementary Intense Management

Needs Grades K-4
203

Students in this program present with severe behavioral difficulties and/or intense instructional needs. Counseling services are provided within the basic program. Close contact with parents and the home school district is maintained to encourage appropriate follow-up intervention activities. Opportunities for regular education experiences are available. The staffing ratio is 8:1:1. This program has locations on the Madison-Oneida BOCES campus and in the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill school district.

Skills Development Grades K-6
206

Students with moderate to severe disabilities are served in the Skills Development program. The focus of instruction is on assisting students with the development of competencies that will help them be successful upon graduation. Students may be assigned to regular education classes and receive special education services in the general education and/or special education environment. Modifications and adaptations are made to curricula, as individual skill level and effort require. A variety of related service therapies are provided, as indicated in the Individual Education Plan (IEP). Secondary students have the opportunity to participate in Career and Technical Education programs and/or supported work placements. Parental involvement is encouraged. The staffing ratio is 12:1:1, with additional support personnel, as indicated in the IEP.

Autism Program
222

The Autism Program serves students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The program is designed to meet the individual cognitive, social and communication needs of each student. Meaningful instruction is provided in a highly structured and visual format. Daily interactions with peers in general education classes provide opportunities to practice social skills. Opportunities for inclusion in mainstreamed classes are provided as indicated on the student’s IEP. Family involvement is highly recommended. Classes are offered at both the elementary and middle school levels. The staffing ratio is 6:1:1.

STARRS Elementary Program
Grades K-6
225

The 6:1:2 program model is designed for elementary students with Intense Behavioral and Emotional Management Needs. The 6:1:2 model focuses on students’ cognitive, social, and emotional needs, and places an emphasis on engaging families throughout the educational experience. Related services (i.e., Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy) are included. Behavioral support and clinical care coordination are provided in the classroom through collaboration with the ICAN agency. Included through the collaboration with ICAN is a school-based child psychiatry clinic with social work support to connect students to treatment and services related to overall wellness. Together, the support staff connects students and families with appropriate primary care, and behavioral and mental health services, to help promote an overall emotional and physical wellness in school, home, and community. The model provides a teacher, two teaching assistants, a behavior specialist and a clinical care coordinator for each classroom.

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR

School Age
839

This six-week summer program provides continuity for students who require 12-month programming to prevent significant regression and maintain developmental levels. Classroom programming and related services are consistent with the 10-month school year program.

RELATED SERVICES AND EVALUATIONS
Services for students in BOCES Special Education classes are:

Speech and Language Therapy
707

This service is for students in need of support in the following areas: articulation, receptive/expressive language, voice, oral motor skills, fluency and feeding skills. Services are offered in individual or small group settings in the classroom or therapy room. Consultation services are also available.

Occupational Therapy
708

Students with sensory deficits who need support with improving their graphomotor skills are served by this program. It is designed to foster full participation in the educational environment. Services are offered in individual or small group sessions in the classroom or therapy room. Consultation services are also available.

Physical Therapy
709

This program supports students with motor deficits that directly affect their ability to participate in the educational process. Therapists assess the student’s physical functioning, accessibility and safety within the educational environment. Services are offered in individual or small group sessions. Consultation services are also available.

Adaptive Physical Education
710

This service includes customized activities, games and sports designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities who may not safely or successfully engage in regular physical education. Services are offered in individual or group sessions.

Counseling
711

School counseling provides students with academic, personal/social and career development supports. Services are offered in individual or group sessions.

Job Coaching
712

This program provides a continuum of hands-on work experience that allows students to develop marketable skills and prepares them for employment.

Additional Staffing
713

Additional staffing services may be provided to students who need additional support for inclusion in general education classrooms or for safety and management concerns. Support is provided by a teacher aide.

1:1 Staffing
713

This program serves students in need of additional support for inclusion in general education classrooms. It also supports students who are physically disabled or exhibit extreme social-emotional behaviors. Support is provided by a 1:1 teacher aide.

ITINERANT SERVICES

ESOL
307

Itinerant English as a Second Language teachers support students who are English language learners.

School Psychologist
310
Itinerant school psychologists provide services in the areas of student testing, evaluation and counseling.

Occupational Therapist
312
Itinerant occupational therapists work with students to address sensory and/or graphomotor deficits.

Speech and Language Therapist
314

Itinerant speech therapists work with pupils who exhibit articulation and/or language problems, voice impairment and/or fluency impairment.

Counselor
315

Itinerant school counselors assist districts in meeting the social-emotional needs of students through individual and group counseling initiatives. Counselors support students and teachers within the school setting by providing social skills training, anger management strategies and crisis intervention.

Social Worker
318

Itinerant school social workers work with students and their families. These services include direct counseling, conflict resolution, crisis intervention and accessing community agencies.

Music Teacher
320

The music teacher will provide music instruction to elementary, middle school, and high school students to promote knowledge and skill in music.

Teacher of Hearing Impaired
327

This service provides direct support for students whose educational performance is adversely affected by permanent or fluctuating hearing impairment. The service may also be provided as a consultation service for the regular education teacher.

Physical Therapy
334

Itinerant physical therapists support students with motor deficits that directly affect their ability to participate in the educational process.

Spanish Teacher
340

Itinerant Spanish teacher will provide Spanish instruction to elementary, middle school, and high school students to promote knowledge and skill with the Spanish language.

Program & Service Guide

Madison-OneidaBoard of Cooperative Educational Services