Related Services in HCPS
Speech Program A combination of 57 FTE and PTE SLPs support approximately 68 schools to include levels preschool, elementary, middle and high. A variety of therapy models and frequency are observed to serve students based on the student's identified disorder and needs. HCPS has all qualified providers supporting student services.
Hearing Impaired Program Eighty + students with hearing impairment served through IEP or 504 Plans HI Staff: 6 Teachers for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing 2 Speech-Language Pathologists 1 Audiologist 6 sign language interpreters About 1/2 of our students are served in the 4 new Zone schools (GAHS, HCMS, GAES, THES) The other 1/2 are in 25+ different schools in the county
OT, PT & Vision Program OT: 15.7 FTE, currently 15 staff (2 part-time, 2 are Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants) PT: 4FTE/staff - avg 35 students ea., caseloads split 4 ways so that each PT covers East, Central- East, Central-West, West teams VI: 1 full-time, 2 part-time Teachers of Blind & Visually Impaired with 1 Instructional Assistant, Orientation & Mobility Specialist