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Elementary Programs
The Elementary Level programs at Madison-Oneida BOCES strive to the meet the individual needs of each student through meaningful instruction, caring and trained staff, family engagement, and a wealth of provided services.
Student programs offered through our Elementary Level division include:
- Autism Program 6:1:1 (Grades K-6)
- Elementary Intense Management Needs (Grades K-4)
- Skills Development (Grades K-6)
- STARRS Elementary Program (Grades K-6)
- Extended School Year (Grades K-12)
- Pre-Kindergarten
- Behavior Specialist
- Itinerant and related services such as physical therapy, speech therapy, counseling and adaptive physical education
An overview of each program can be found below, with additional details specific to each program also available on our Program & Service Guide webpage.
For more information about our Elementary programs, please contact:
Amanda Hopkins
Elementary Programs Director
315-361-5892
ahopkins@moboces.org
Autism Program 6:1:1
Grades K-6
Overview: Autism Program 6:1:1 serves students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and is designed to meet the individual cognitive, social and communication needs of each student. Meaningful instruction is provided in a highly structured and visual format, with a staffing ratio of 6 students: 1 teacher: 1 classroom aide and additional support personnel.
Elementary Intense Management Needs
Grades K-4
Overview: The Elementary Intense Management Needs program provides support to students who present with severe behavioral difficulties and/or intense instructional needs. The program holds a staffing ratio of 8:1:1, with close contact with parents and the home school district being maintained to encourage appropriate follow-up intervention activities. Counseling services are provided within the basic program.
*This program has locations on the Madison-Oneida BOCES campus and in the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill school district.
Skills Development
Grades K-6
Overview: The Skills Development 12:1:1 program serves students with moderate to severe disabilities, with a staffing ratio of 12 students: 1 teacher: 1 teaching assistant and additional support personnel. A variety of related service therapies are provided, as indicated in the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
STARRS Elementary Program
Grades K-6
Overview: The STARRS program serves elementary students with intense behavioral and emotional management needs. The program provides a teacher, two teaching assistants, a behavior specialist and a clinical care coordinator for each classroom, with the 6:1:2 program model focusing on students’ cognitive, social, and emotional needs.
Support staff helps connect students and families with appropriate primary care and behavioral and mental health services to promote an overall emotional and physical wellness in school, at home, and in the community.
Related services (i.e., Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy) are included.
Extended School Year
Grades K-12
Overview: Extended School Year is a six-week summer program that provides continuity for students who require 12-month programming to prevent significant regression and maintain developmental levels. Classroom programming and related services are consistent with the 10-month school year program.
Related Services
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Madison-Oneida BOCES provides Behavioral Specialist Services to assist component school districts with a variety of social/emotional issues, including but not limited to:
- Behavior strategies
- Provision of intervention materials
- Information/handouts/resources on behavior and social-emotional issues
- Written consultation summaries
- Professional development activities (including, but not limited to, workshops and PowerPoints on various topics)
- CPI Crisis Intervention Training (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
- E-mail/phone consultation and ongoing support for staff
- Additional support for Principals, Child Study Teams, Social Workers and School Psychologists
For information, please call our Behavior Support Specialist at 315-361-5903.
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ESOL
Itinerant English as a Second Language teachers support students who are English language learners.School Psychologist
Itinerant school psychologists provide services in the areas of student testing, evaluation, and counseling.Occupational Therapist
Itinerant occupational therapists work with students to address sensory and/or graphomotor deficits.Speech and Language Therapist
Itinerant speech therapists work with pupils who exhibit articulation and/or language problems, voice impairment and/or fluency impairment.Counselor
Itinerant school counselors assist districts in meeting the social-emotional needs of students through individual and group counseling initiatives. Counselors support students and teachers within the school setting by providing social skills training, anger management strategies, and crisis intervention.Social Worker
Itinerant school social workers work with students and their families. These services include direct counseling, conflict resolution, crisis intervention and accessing community agencies.Music Teacher
The music teacher will provide music instruction to elementary, middle school, and high school students to promote knowledge and skill in music.Teacher of Hearing Impaired
This service provides direct support for students whose educational performance is adversely affected by permanent or fluctuating hearing impairment. The service may also be provided as a consultation service for the regular education teacher.Physical Therapist
Itinerant physical therapists support students with motor deficits that directly affect their ability to participate in the educational process.Spanish Teacher
Itinerant Spanish teacher will provide Spanish instruction to elementary, middle school, and high school students to promote knowledge and skill with the Spanish language. -
The following services are available for students in MOBOCES Special Education classes.
Speech and Language Therapy
This service is for students in need of support in the following areas: articulation, receptive/expressive language, voice, oral motor skills, fluency, and feeding skills. Services are offered in individual or small group settings in the classroom or therapy room. Consultation services are also available.Occupational Therapy
Students with sensory deficits who need support with improving their graphomotor skills are served by this program. It is designed to foster full participation in the educational environment. Services are offered in individual or small group sessions in the classroom or therapy room. Consultation services are also available.Physical Therapy
This program supports students with motor deficits that directly affect their ability to participate in the educational process. Therapists assess the student’s physical functioning, accessibility, and safety within the educational environment. Services are offered in individual or small group sessions. Consultation services are also available.Adaptive Physical Education
This service includes customized activities, games, and sports designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities who may not safely or successfully engage in regular physical education. Services are offered in individual or group sessions.Counseling
School counseling provides students with academic, personal/social, and career development supports. Services are offered in individual or group sessions.Job Coaching
This program provides a continuum of hands-on work experience that allows students to develop marketable skills and prepares them for employment.Additional Staffing
Additional staffing services may be provided to students who need additional support for inclusion in general education classrooms or for safety and management concerns. Support is provided by a teacher aide.1:1 Staffing
This program serves students in need of additional support for inclusion in general education classrooms. It also supports students who are physically disabled or exhibit extreme social-emotional behaviors. Support is provided by a 1:1 teacher aide.