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Elementary Programs

Elementary Programs

(placeholder) Madison-Oneida BOCES offers numerous student programs through our Elementary Level division. Please see below for an overview of each.

 

For more information about our Elementary programs, please contact: 

Amanda Hopkins
Elementary Programs Director
315-361-5892
ahopkins@moboces.org

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Autism Program 6:1:1

Grades K-6

Overview: The Autism Program serves students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The program 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. Daily interactions with peers in general education classes provide opportunities to practice social skills. Opportunities for inclusion in mainstream classes are provided as indicated on the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Family involvement is highly recommended. Classes are offered at both the elementary and middle school levels. The staffing ratio is 6:1:1.

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Elementary Intense Management Needs

Grades K-4

Overview: Students in this program present with severe behavioral difficulties and/or intense instructional needs. Counseling services are provided within the basic program. Close contact with parents and the home school district is maintained to encourage appropriate follow-up intervention activities. Opportunities for regular education experiences are available. The staffing ratio is 8:1:1.

*This program has locations on the Madison-Oneida BOCES campus and in the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill school district.

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Skills Development

Grades K-6

Overview: Students with moderate to severe disabilities are served in the Skills Development program. The focus of instruction is on assisting students with the development of competencies that will help them be successful upon graduation. Students may be assigned to regular education classes and receive special education services in the general education and/or special education environment. Modifications and adaptations are made to curricula, as individual skill levels and effort require.

A variety of related service therapies are provided, as indicated in the Individual Education Plan (IEP). Secondary students have the opportunity to participate in Career and Technical Education programs and/or supported work placements.

Parental involvement is encouraged. The staffing ratio is 12:1:1, with additional support personnel, as indicated in the IEP.

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STARRS Elementary Program

Grades K-6

The 6:1:2 program model is designed for elementary students with Intense Behavioral and Emotional Management Needs. The 6:1:2 model focuses on students’ cognitive, social, and emotional needs, and places an emphasis on engaging families throughout the educational experience.

Related services (i.e., Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy) are included. Behavioral support and clinical care coordination are provided in the classroom through collaboration with  the ICAN agency. Included through the collaboration with ICAN is a school-based child psychiatry clinic with social work support to connect students to treatment and services related to overall wellness. Together, the support staff connects students and families with appropriate primary care, and behavioral and mental health services, to help promote an overall emotional and physical wellness in school, home, and community.

The model provides a teacher, two teaching assistants, a  behavior specialist and a clinical care coordinator for each classroom.

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Extended School Year

Grades K-12

This six-week summer program 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

  • 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.

  • 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.