Services at ESA

ON-SITE STUDENT SERVICES

Individual Sessions

Learning specialist or content specialist services
• direct instruction in one or more specific content areas (reading, mathematics, etc.)
• telephone or email contacts of ten minutes or less with the student’s family, teachers, and/or other professionals, as necessary
• the formation of supportive relationships with the student and those involved in the student’s educational development
• formal and informal educational assessment, as appropriate
• development and implementation of appropriate programs to address the student’s individual learning needs
• classroom observations and meetings with parents, school personnel or other professionals

Educational therapy
• includes learning/content specialist services plus the following:
• strategies for addressing social and emotional aspects of learning problems
• synthesis of information from outside specialists and the student’s family
• facilitation of communication between the student, family, school, and involved professionals
• case management as needed

Small Groups
• two or three students with similar needs sharing a session or multiple sessions with a tutor, specialist, or educational therapist

Workshops
• a series of group sessions designed to foster academic, social, and/or artistic growth and addressing a specified subject or skill

ON-SITE PARENT & FAMILY SERVICES

Intakes
• the first meeting for new ESA clients, intended to introduce staff and family, gather information, and begin designing a service plan
• a review of student records, oral recommendations, and instructional planning with family, teachers, or outside tutors

Consultations
• a problem-solving session in which we consider the best course of action for the student
• a review of student records, test results, and/or evaluation reports
• may include resources, referrals, and/or recommendations
• may be a one-time service for an inquiring family or a periodic service for an ongoing client

Parent or Family Conferences
• meetings attended by parent(s) or guardian(s) of a current ESA student; may or may not involve student
• typically attended by the director and may include staff who work with the student
• held at least twice a year to review work, note progress, and discuss subsequent steps; may also be called to address a specific issue

OFF-SITE SERVICES

Supplemental Services at Student’s School
• classroom observations
• meetings or instructional planning with teachers, school personnel or other professionals
• participation in Student Study Team (SST) or Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings

RELATED SERVICES

• writing letters to schools or other professionals on student’s behalf
• telephone or email communication over 10 minutes
• conferring with teachers or other professionals
• progress reports upon request
• specialized curriculum preparation

*ESA's services typically begin on the hour and last 50 minutes.