It's All About the Right Process
Our process is customized to fit each family. It is possible to place a child in crisis in 24 to 48 hours, but it is also possible to spend over a year finding the appropriate school placement.
Steps to a Successful Placement
Step 1: The Introduction
Before we meet with you, we need to review all of your child’s educational and psychological records, including report cards and any school or independent evaluations. During our introductory meeting, we work with families to define and focus our search. We discuss your child’s physical, social and academic development. You and, if appropriate, your child will share your educational, social and emotional goals and expectations for the future. Finally, we outline an appropriate timeline for the placement process to suit your individual needs.
Step 2: The Review
We perform a thorough review of all records, including interviewing teachers, therapists or other professionals who can assist us in understanding your child’s unique strengths and weaknesses. We then screen, identify and contact the schools and programs we feel will address your specific requirements.
Step 3: The Match
After careful review, we match your child to the best schools or programs available to suit his or her particular issues.We then meet to discuss the suggested placements with you and provide all reasonable information necessary for you to make a well-informed decision.
After your child is placed, we maintain contact with the professionals at the school and monitor your child’s progress. If further placements are necessary, we will continue to work with your family and the professionals who know your child to advise you on the next appropriate step.
Step 4: The Result
Many families report tremendous relief once their child is in an environment with the appropriate structure and support. Most importantly, parents describe a joy in watching their child begin to experience success. Eventually, everyone, including the student, is able to make plans for a healthy and productive future.
Steps to a Successful Placement
Step 1: The Introduction
Before we meet with you, we need to review all of your child’s educational and psychological records, including report cards and any school or independent evaluations. During our introductory meeting, we work with families to define and focus our search. We discuss your child’s physical, social and academic development. You and, if appropriate, your child will share your educational, social and emotional goals and expectations for the future. Finally, we outline an appropriate timeline for the placement process to suit your individual needs.
Step 2: The Review
We perform a thorough review of all records, including interviewing teachers, therapists or other professionals who can assist us in understanding your child’s unique strengths and weaknesses. We then screen, identify and contact the schools and programs we feel will address your specific requirements.
Step 3: The Match
After careful review, we match your child to the best schools or programs available to suit his or her particular issues.We then meet to discuss the suggested placements with you and provide all reasonable information necessary for you to make a well-informed decision.
After your child is placed, we maintain contact with the professionals at the school and monitor your child’s progress. If further placements are necessary, we will continue to work with your family and the professionals who know your child to advise you on the next appropriate step.
Step 4: The Result
Many families report tremendous relief once their child is in an environment with the appropriate structure and support. Most importantly, parents describe a joy in watching their child begin to experience success. Eventually, everyone, including the student, is able to make plans for a healthy and productive future.