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School-Based Programs Supporting Students, Families, and Educators
School Based Services, which include programs at a range of intervention levels to create a school-based system of care with the aim of providing the right service, at the right place, at the right time. These services range from preventative models supporting school-wide systems, to providing lower-intensity clinical care, to small group or one on one behavior support, to an alternative educational environment at the Soar Learning Center. School Based Services are always evolving as we seek to continue to meet the unique needs of each child in a shifting social and educational landscape. We believe that through a combination of prevention, support, and targeted intervention, with relationships focused on communication and collaboration, children can be prepared for success across a lifetime.
School-Based Services Programs
The Collaborative Achievement Team (CAT) provides 1:1 Behavior Interventionists (BIs) to support meaningful and positive change in children who struggle with social, emotional and behavioral challenges in the public school setting. The CAT program is based on a system of behavior change rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). ABA is a therapeutic intervention based on scientifically established principles of learning and behavior to improve socially significant behavior. The principles and methods of ABA can benefit many kinds of learners to acquire different skills from positive interactions with peers to self advocacy.
Behavior change procedures are individualized to fit each child’s needs and include a strength-based positive approach. The program provides daily behavioral support, skill instruction, external controls, reinforcement service, coordination & advocacy for student goals to help maximize student functioning. It is the goal of the program to provide the child with direct intensive support to achieve skills and behaviors necessary for self-sufficiency and success within their prospective school setting.
The School Based Adaptive Program assists local community schools in providing effective, strength-based interventions with individualized programming for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Genetic Disorders, and/or Down Syndrome. The program supports schools, students, and their families by providing a trained Behavior Interventionist to work one-on-one with identified children, with Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Autism Specialists developing all behavior programming and providing supervision and ongoing training. Additionally, Behavior Analysts and Autism Specialists provide support to many schools through a consultative model. The program tenets are based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), along with other evidence-based practices. The program provides a family-centered and strength-based approach to assure teams and students are provided with the treatment and support they need. School teams refer students to the program and the cost is supported by Medicaid and special education funds.
The School-Based Behavior Consultation Program focuses on building sustainable systems within local public schools to address student behavioral needs and foster positive school culture. A master’s-level clinician overseen by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst is embedded within each school served by the program. These staff work with school faculty to build or enhance school-wide behavior systems, as well to structure specific interventions for students who need an individualized level of support but do not require a level of service similar to that provided by the Collaborative Achievement Team. School-Based Behavior Consultants maintain a small caseload of around ten students for whom they design and monitor individualized behavior plans, while simultaneously partnering with school faculty to address broad, school-wide priorities. The School-Based Behavior Consultation Program is another way NCSS strives to partner with local schools to help provide the best possible level of support to students and families in our community.
Clinicians and Home School Coordinators offer an array of services for a variety of mental health issues. These include diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, therapy, home/school coordination, parent support, and resource coordination. Consultation and collaboration with school staff and outside providers are vital components of this program, and the clinician works to provide a mental health lens to support students within an educational setting. The school- based clinical team also serves as a referral conduit to connect students and families to other NCSS programs. The specific service model may look a bit different according to the needs of each participating school.
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