Administrative Services
School districts contracting with the Special Education Program for direct program operation receive administration and supervision as part of the service package. Contracts for services are flexible to ensure that supervisors are available to participate in ongoing development that brings new learning to the district.
Program Services
- Ongoing compliance with and implementation of existing State and Federal laws, regulations and standards
- Development, implementation and distribution of necessary forms and procedures
- Specially designed curricula/curriculum adaptations/modifications
- Access to local and national resources, e.g., applications of research and access to recognized experts
- Provision and training of teacher and aide substitutes
- Related services: Nursing, Occupational/Physical Therapy, Speech/Language, Vision, Hearing, etc.
- Adaptations to school district planned instruction to meet IEP requirements
- Expert testimony at Due Process hearings is available
Teacher and Student Services
- Progress monitoring
- ER/IEP development
- Individualized/small group/large group instruction and/or other services
- Facilitation of home/school communication; parent conferences and consultation
- Inclusion of children with disabilities with their typical peers to the maximum extent appropriate
- Positive Behavior Support Plans
- Training in the use of instructional, assistive and other specialized equipment
- Transition planning
Supervisory Services
Supervision of experienced, certificated and highly qualified professional staff (including teacher and clinicians) and of experienced paraprofessional staff. Flexible supervisor schedule can be arranged to accommodate attendance at meetings and the expertise to conduct professional development sessions regarding Special Education Laws and regulations both federal and state, facilitate progress monitoring and participate on school improvement planning teams. Additional supervisory services include:
- Training of teachers in IEP Framework
- Clinical supervision
- Consultation with teachers, school building staff and outside agencies
- Classroom observations and instructional recommendations
- On-going professional development in classroom management and instructional techniques
IDEA Subrecipient Monitoring
The purpose of this program is to pass through IDEA funds to districts for their school-based special education programs. As the pass-through entity for federal IDEA funds, the AIU is required to monitor the activities of subrecipients to ensure that federal awards are used for authorized purposes in compliance with laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements. In addition, monitoring is also required to ensure that performance goals are achieved.
Student Transportation
The AIU can facilitate transportation services for children with special needs. The AIU contracts with school bus transportation companies to provide the service.