Spring Conference

Outline

How to Effectively Visit and Evaluate Therapeutic Programs

 

I.                   Components to Visit and Evaluate: Compliance with Best Practices of the Special Needs Committee

1.      General Administration, Policies and Procedures

a.       Location

b.      Atmosphere

c.       Mission Statement

d.      Emphasis

e.       Licensing and Accreditation

f.       Cost

g.      Staff

h.      Communications: Family and Educational Consultants

i.        Distinguishing Features

j.        Outcome Studies

2.      Clinical / Medical

a.       Typical Profiles and Exclusions

b.      Therapists / Nurses

c.       Facilities / Hospital

d.      Therapeutic Model

e.       Aftercare / Transition Planning

3.      Academics

a.       On / Off Campus

b.      Methods

c.       Schedule

d.      Teacher / Director Credentials

e.       Voc-Ed

f.       Arts

g.      Sports

h.      Special Education

i.        Post-secondary Planning

4.      Residential Life

a.       Daily Schedule

b.      Housing

c.       Meals

d.      Discipline

e.       Spiritual

f.       Off Campus Activities

g.      Community Service

5.      Safety and Risk Management

a.       Emergency Preparedness

b.      Security

c.       Fire Safety

d.      First Aid Training

e.       Communications

f.       Community Resources and Liaison

g.      Training and Procedures

6.      Family

a.       Involvement

b.      Visitation

c.       Seminars and Workshops

d.      Communications

II.                Summary, Conclusions and Discussion

 

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