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In addition to the basic service package, other support services are available on request. The school district's
Committee on Special Education determines the need for there services as well as the amount and frequency required.
These additional services are billed seperately.
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Contact:
Leslie F. Distin Education Center
435 Glenwood Road.
Binghamton, NY 13905
Peg Hathaway
Phone: 763-3670
Fax: 763-3214
Certified itinerant teachers provide direct Adapted Physical Education instruction for students in BOCES and district classes.
Consultant TeacherThe role of the consultant teacher varies and is defined by need. In some cases, the consultant teacher can facilitate and support inclusive initiatives within a district. In other situations, the consultant teacher may fill the more traditional roles of advisor, educational diagnostician, and remedial instruction specialist, which appropriately distinguish him or her from a regular classroom teacher. The cost is based on the level of participation and program expenses.
Deaf/Hearing ImpairedDeaf/Hearing Impaired services are limited to direct instruction. Students are included in regular school activities with the assistance of highly, trained specialists. Services such as speech therapy, counseling, etc. may be requested as "related services." This program requires specially-trained, certified instructors as well as specialized support personnel.
English as a Second LanguageCertified staff provide students direct instruction in language development (indistrict classes).
Occupational and Physical TherapyA certified intinerant teacher provides direct occupational and physicial therapy services for students in BOCES and district classes. These services require a physician's prescription.
Psychological ServicesPsychological services are provided on a shared basis in support of instructional programs.
Speech/DisabledCertified personnel provide direct instruction for speech-disabled students in BOCES and district classes.
Speech/Non-disabledCertified personnel provide speech services on a shared basis for non-disabled students in district classes.
Social WorkersSocial workers are provided on a shared basis in support of district and BOCES instructional programs.
Visually ImpairedCertified personnel provide direct instruction as well as consultation services for visually-impaired students in school district and BOCES classes.