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Special Education Services (also known as Itinerant Services)Mona Shores Public Schools provides ancillary and other related services for students. Some staff primarily serve as members of the diagnostic Student Assistance Team while others may provide direct support to the student. Services that may be provided for students are determined through the IEP. All support staff may be part of a student’s MET and or IEP. Services that the district provide include: School PsychologyThe School Psychologist evaluates students’ intelligence, personality, perceptual-motor skills using tests, observations and other procedures. The School Psychologist may also administer achievement tests and is capable of overlaying the results of these evaluations with school curriculum. School Psychologists may provide educational intervention and other services if designated on the IEP. School Social WorkerThe School Social Worker may evaluate a student’s social and emotional adjustment. School Social Workers in Mona Shores Public Schools only provide direct support to students eligible as special education. Goals that are most often written on IEPs that require social work support, are related to social, emotional or school adjustment problems. School Social Workers serve as resource persons to educational staff, students and parents in providing problem solving techniques; acting as a liaison between the school, home and community while coordinating and developing community resources. School Social Workers also take a leadership role in the development of student behavior plans. Speech and LanguageThe Speech and Language Provider evaluates students who may qualify for special education programs and services due to a disability in the areas of language development, articulation, voice, and fluency. Speech and Language Providers provide instructional support to students and are involved with helping students with augmentative communication. Speech and Language Providers also consult with educational staff, parents, and community agencies relating to speech and other communication disorders. Occupational TherapyThe Occupational Therapist works with students who need individual exercises or adaptations for coordination of fine motor and perceptual motor problems. As well as direct support, the Occupational Therapist may help other professional or paraprofessional staff members support the student on a daily basis. The support provided by the Occupational Therapist must support the student to meet success in the educational environment. Physical TherapyThe Physical Therapist evaluates and provides treatment for students who need treatment for gross motor control, basic mobility, and balance. The Physical Therapist helps the staff who work with the student on a daily basis to understand the student’s physical capabilities and limitations. Training may include assisting a student with the use of adaptive equipment or instructing staff about the safe way to lift or transfer a student. Physical Therapist services are based on a prescription from a physician. Activities supported through physical therapy have educational relevance. Special ProgramsMona Shores is proud to offer our families a variety of special programs that have proven to enrich the education and the lives of our students and their families. SpOTs of Fun!Fully integrated Speech, Occupational, & Physical Therapy services in our Early Childhood Special Education Program. Click here for SpOts of Fun! webpage. Preschool Talk & PlaySpeech Therapy groups specially designed to meet the needs of preschool children. Click here for Preschool Talk & Play website. Tuesday Morning Play Group for InfantsSpecially designed activities to promote growth in motor and language skills for our youngest children. YogaOffered ECSE-12th grade to facilitate balance, flexibility, and a sense of well being in each child at their individual ability level. Click here for Yoga webpage. Handwriting Harbor & Cursive CoveAn program designed to help all children improve their handwriting. Assistive TechnologyProvides a variety of adaptations to students in order to assist them with access to the curriculum. Click here for Assistive Technology webpage.
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Staff Directory & Resource Pages-- Please note that these staff members often work in multiple buildings and may not be immediately available by phone. Please leave them a message and they will return your phone call or e-mail promptly.Psychological & Social Work ServicesStaff:Dr. J. Scott Estes, PhD. Steve Overacker, MSW Jim Johnson, MSW - Click for Resource Page
Speech & Language TherapyStaff:Judy Sokoly, MS, SLP-CCC Kelly Winters, MS, SLP-CCC - Click for Resource Page
Occupational TherapyStaff:JoAnn Hradsky, MA, OTR Nikki Hodges, AAS, COTA - Click for Resource Page
Physical TherapyStaff:Carolyn Brown, MSPT Tony Zandi, PTA Infant & Toddler ProgramsStaff:Kristi Conzemius - Click for Resource Page
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