The document describes a 3:1 service model for speech, occupational, and physical therapists. It involves 3 weeks of direct therapy followed by 1 week of indirect services like consultation, student observation, data analysis, and material development. This model is intended to support carryover of skills into the classroom, support teachers, and increase student achievement. Documentation, notices, and letters will be updated to reflect this change. Students and teams are expected to benefit from improved classroom performance, more time in class, faster skill generalization, and increased collaboration and support. The anticipated timeline for implementation starts in October with meetings, presentations, and parent notification.
1. 3:1 Model of Service For SLP, OT, and PT services
2. What is the 3:1 Model? 3 weeks of direct therapy services in individual/group settings 1 week of collaborative indirect therapy services, which may include: * consultation with team members, * student observation , * data collection and analysis, * development of materials * development of assistive technology
3. Why Use the 3:1 Model? Supports carry over skills into the classroom because it encourages students to use new skills in a meaningful context Supports the classroom teacher Increases student achievement
4. Changes in Documentation: Summary of Services Page Will Indicate 3:1 Service Model Prior Written Notice Will Report Change to 3:1 Model Notification Letter Will Be Sent to Parents
5. Students Will Benefit By… Improved classroom performance More time spent in the classroom Shorter duration of therapy needed Faster generalization of skills to a wider variety of settings
6. Teams Will Benefit By… More time to problem-solve and collaborate Time to develop innovative therapy materials and techniques A chance to see modeling in the classroom of prompts and cues Data collection in everyday settings (e.g., classroom, playground) Higher level of support to students
7. Anticipated Timeline for Implementation October 3 rd : SLP/OT Meeting to Share with Therapists October 17 th : Presentation to Special Education Teachers at Job Alike Meeting. October 18 th -29 th : Presentation to staff members at school sites by SLP/OT/PTs. Work on updating IEPs and sending out letters to inform parents. October 29 th : Information sent to parents Week of November 19 th -21 st : First Collaborative Week