Child Study Team

The Haworth Child Study Team consists of a full-time Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant (who also serves as the Chairperson of the Child Study Team and Kindergarten Orientation Coordinator), 2 day per week School Psychologist, 1-1/2 day School Social Worker, and full time Speech/Language Specialist. These professionals oversee the evaluation and implementation of special education programs and placements which span the full continuum of options for children determined eligible for special education services.

In addition to the Child Study Team, the special education services at Haworth School include a Resource Center program for students classified with educational disabilities, as well as a class for students with learning and/or language disabilities. Resource Center programs include a full range of services from teacher consultation through a total academic replacement program. There are a multitude of supplemental aids and services available at the Haworth School which enable youngsters determined to be eligible for special education services to be educated in the least restrictive environment. Special education students are afforded the full spectrum of related services indicated in their Individualized Educational Plans. These may include Speech/Language Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Counseling, and transportation.

The Haworth Public School Special Education Program is unique in its ability to provide sensitive and comprehensive individualized attention and programming for youngsters experiencing educational difficulties.

The Child Study Team, consisting of a full-time Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant; 2 day (Wednesday and Thursday) School Psychologist; and 1-1/2 day (Wednesday morning, all day Thursday) School Social Worker, oversee the evaluation and implementation of special education programs and placements which span the full continuum of options for children determined eligible for special education services. In addition, the Speech/Language Specialist serves as a member of the Child Study Team when a student's difficulties may be attributed to deficiencies in speech and/or language skills. Child Study Team members are also available as resource personnel for staff and parents when students may be experiencing academic, social, emotional, and/or behavioral distress which impact on school functioning.

The Special Education Program at Haworth School includes a Resource Center and Language Learning Disabilities class for students determined to be eligible for special education services. The Resource Center program includes a full continuum of services ranging from teacher consultation to total replacement of identified academic subject areas. Two Resource Center teachers work closely with regular education staff, parents, Child Study Team members, private tutors, outside professionals and the administration to generate a variety of instructional programs for all students of the Haworth School. The self-contained class for students in the primary grades offers individualized academic remediation, social skill development, and other related services in a small, nurturing environment. Children in this class are offered the opportunity to be mainstreamed into regular classes throughout the school day.

Students are afforded educationally focused related services indicated in their Individualized Educational Plans. These may include Speech/Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, social skills training, counseling, transportation, and assistive technology.

In conclusion, the most distinguishing factor of the Haworth School Special Services Department is its knowledge and involvement in the total school population. While Special Services personnel have intimate knowledge of the students requiring special education services, they willingly make themselves available to share their expertise with the entire school community.