Contracted Student Services
ESU2 Contracted Student Services
Our People | Description |
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School Psychologists |
School psychologists provide assessment, intervention and consultation services that enable educators, parents and other professionals to better understand the learning, social-emotional and behavioral needs of their students, and to identify effective strategies and alternatives that help all children be successful learners. Services are designed to assist children who are having difficulty learning. An educational assessment process helps to determine how to provide appropriate learning opportunities. The assessment may also be used to determine eligibility for Special Education services. Finally, consultation services provide teachers, parents and administrators with effective alternatives to address problems with learning and behavior. School districts contract for services based on their students' needs:
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Speech Language Pathologists |
Speech language pathologists serve referred and identified children birth to age 21. A speech language pathologist
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Occupational Therapists |
Occupational Therapists provide services to eligible students, age birth to 21. Service provision in the education setting may be through direct treatment but is most effective within the classroom or home in collaboration with parents and teacher. The focus of educational services is to promote functional independence and/or participation and ensure access within the educational environment. The school therapist's role is to assists in the educational process of enhancing the student's performance. Educational therapy services are not intended to satisfy the medical needs of a student and therefore may not met the total therapy needs of the student. |
Vision Specialist |
The staff from ESU 2 provides consultative, advisory, and technical assistance services for students, families, and educators. These services include, but are not limited to:
Educational assessments are provided for students who are blind or visually impaired. These assessments will be provided in the school district or in the family’s home. Assessments include: Functional Vision Assessments and Learning Media Assessment (including, but not limited to: Braille, large print, magnification, auditory).
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