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Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services were first defined in Federal law in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-476). The use of technology to enhance learning is an effective approach for many children. Students often experience greater success when they are allowed to use their abilities (strengths) to work around their disabilities (challenges). AT tools combine the best of both of these practices.

The aim of this Co-Ser is to ensure that districts have the capacity to work with all students who have unique needs assisted by technology. The Base Service of this Co-Ser includes half-day, in-district coordination. Referrals for students with disabilities are initiated through the Committee on Special Education (CSE) process. The students are assessed by a qualified Assistive Technology content area specialist. Confidential reports are submitted to the district CSE chair/director. Purchase of Professional Development in Assistive Technology for General Education (Co-Ser 555.001.004) is designed to support both special education/general education students/teachers and is eligible for aid. Certified personnel provide direct and indirect support service in the integration and use of assistive technology devices, materials, and strategies to students, educational teams, and families.

Additional services may be purchased. Level I extension provides the initial evaluation and Level II is the follow-up appraisal.

CONTACT INFO:

Barbara Tischler Hastie
Coordinator of School Development
phone: 845.255.1402 x1374

Co-Ser 435.001

Ulster BOCES LTTP is a long-term education and therapeutic program for students experiencing mental health trauma such as anxiety, impulsive behavior, and depression. This program is intended to support those in crisis or who are at risk of hospitalization.

The program consists of an academic program and includes academic staff. The therapeutic staff approach emotional and social issues in a manner that intends to promote the dignity of each learner. LTTP is provided in collaboration with local school districts. Ulster BOCES therapeutic and instructional staff will conduct screenings and assessments to determine the individual needs of each student, such as psychological, behavioral, social-emotional, academic, etc.

Therapeutic Transition Program (TTP) Grades K-12

Co-Ser 435.002

BOCES TTP is a short-term educational and therapeutic program for students experiencing mental health trauma or crisis requiring hospitalization or who are at risk of hospitalization. Located at the Ulster BOCES Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning at Mount Marion in Saugerties, TTP is provided in collaboration with Astor Services for Children and Families, Ulster BOCES, and local school districts. Enrollment is four weeks with an extension available upon district and parental approval.

Astor therapeutic and BOCES instructional staff conduct screenings and assessments to determine the individual needs of each student, such as psychological, behavioral, social-emotional, academic, etc.

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Ulster BOCES will provide an organizational structure and process that coordinates a cooperative and proactive interagency service delivery system. Services to participating districts include:

• Ongoing district needs assessment related to student needs and organization systems.
• Service plan development based on identified and documented needs.
• Consultation and support (via email, phone, or face to face meetings) for district staff.
• Coordination of services, outreach and relationship building with providers.
• Universal student/family assessment tool to identify needed services and referral process.
• Regular meetings of a Partner Advisory Committee comprised of the program, district, and community agencies and other stakeholders.
• Customized professional development days.
• Ongoing progress monitoring, data collection, analysis, and reporting (formative and summative).
• Customized community school resources.