Livingston County Crossroads

Livingston County Academy

 

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2011/2012 School Programs Handbook

2011/2012 Crossroads Program Guide

2011/2012 Academy Program Guide

2011/2012 Referral Packet

Therapeutic Day Schools

The Crossroads and Academy Schools serve students in grades K – 12 from eleven member districts in Livingston County. Students are referred to us as a result of behavioral and emotional needs beyond that which the home school can provide. Every student attending our school programs has an Individualized Education Plan.

Home schools are required to follow a referral procedure to ensure that they have done everything possible to program for the student. Keeping the student within his or her home school is the primary objective. This is considered the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Unfortunately, schools have limited resources. Therefore, they are sometimes unable to provide the services and supports necessary to allow a student to be educated within his or her home school. In these circumstances, the school will make a referral to the Crossroads or Academy program. Within our school programs we are able to provide a level of, and a combination of services that meets the needs of every student referred. The services and supports that Crossroads and Academy offers include;

 General curriculum aligned with State Standards and graduation requirements;

  • Small class sizes (on average, 4 students to 1 staff);
  • Individualized instruction (presented at their level in multimodal forms of instruction);
  • Individualized adaptations and modifications to the instruction;
  • A highly structured environment;
  • Regular and consistent positive feedback (daily point sheets and behavioral level system);
  • Social skills curriculum (Aggression Replacement Training);
  • Service Learning and community experiences (fieldtrips, leisure activities); and,
  • Individual and group counseling.

These services, along with a caring and nurturing staff, provide a non-threatening environment in which the students can learn and experience a positive school experience. The goal of Crossroads and Academy is for every student to learn the skills and strategies they will need to facilitate integration back into their home school or out into the work world where they will be satisfied and productive members of the community.

Referral Process for the Academy and Crossroads School

  1. Prior to the consideration of placement into the Livingston County Academy or Crossroads, the student should have a Behavior Intervention Plan. The plan must be in place and have been implemented to address the specific problematic behaviors prior to the referral.
  2. After having determined the student requires behavioral supports beyond those the home school district can provide, an IEP meeting should be scheduled.
  3. The LCSSU program supervisor will contact the Academy/Crossroads principal to arrange an IEP meeting. The Academy/Crossroads principal must be present at the IEP to determine appropriate placement.
  4. Any pertinent medical, social-developmental, psychological, disciplinary, or academic record information needs to be shared with the IEP team members to assist with the placement decision.