POLICY:
NOCAC Head Start staff will implement special interventions, as needed, based on the individual needs of the child, by making necessary modifications and providing specialized adaptive equipment.
PROCEDURES:
- Staff will provide a written request for adaptive equipment in their classroom to the Mental Health/Behavior Specialist
- Request will include
- Child’s name and DOB
- Site/Classroom
- Adaptive equipment they are requesting
- Reason for request (behaviors occurring)
- How equipment will be used to assist challenging behaviors
- Estimated duration of equipment use
- Request will include
- The Mental Health/Behavior Specialist will consult with the Disabilities/Intervention Coordinator and other service providers who are currently working with the child to determine needs and strengths.
- If need is determined appropriate, parental involvement and awareness will be facilitated by the MH/B Specialist.
- No adaptive equipment will be made available without consent of parents.
- With parent consent, Adaptive Equipment Plan will be completed
- The MH/B Specialist will make classroom visits to monitor ongoing needs and provide consultation with the classroom staff and parents.
Forms and Additional Guidance:
This policy complies with the following |
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Head Start Program Performance Standard: | ||
ODJFS Child Care Manual: | ||
CACFP Regulation: | ||
Caring for Our Children: | ||
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Effective Date: | Reviewed Date: | ||||
Approved By Policy Council: | Revision Approved By Policy Council: |