Programs & Services
12:1:1 classroom can have up to 12 students with one teacher and one classroom aide.
8:1:1 classroom can have up to 8 students with one teacher and one classroom aide.
6:1:1 classroom can have up to 6 students with one teacher and one classroom aide.
Resource Room - This classroom can have a maximum of 5 students in it. It is designed to help students build their skill levels and build their weaknesses into strengths. It is supplementary instruction and focuses on the skills that they need to improve.
Consultant Teacher- This model allows a Special Education Teacher to work with identified students in the general education classrooms. This allows students to access the general education curriculum along with their peers, but also gives them some individual support to help them succeed. The special education teacher also works along with General Education Teachers to help support them in differentiating their instruction and modifying anything that is needed. (Direct Consultant teacher-to aid the student to benefit from the general education class instruction; Indirect Consultant teacher- to assist the general education teacher in adjusting the environment/or modifying instructional methods to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
Speech and Language Therapy- Speech and language services are offered here at Bemus Central School. We currently have two Speech Language Pathologist who provides speech and language services. Speech Language Pathologists generally work on articulation concerns and both expressive and receptive language delays.
Integrated Co-Teaching- This model provides academic and specially designed instruction in the general education setting to an integrated group of students. The responsibility for planning, delivering, and evaluating instruction for all students is shared by the general and special education teachers.
Occupational Therapy- Occupational Therapy services are provided by a Licensed Registered Occupational Therapist. Occupational Therapists work on fine motor skills, such as coloring, cutting, handwriting, picking up small objects, etc. They also work on sensory motor issues when needed and visual motor as well as visual perceptual skills as well.
Physical Therapy- Physical Therapy services are provided by Children's Educational Services with whom we contract. Physical Therapists work on gross motor skills, such as hopping, skipping, jumping, walking up stairs, etc. They also work on body mechanics, and building muscle strength.
Counseling- Counseling is offered through our school. Counselors are available in each school building to address the needs of the students.
Behavioral Specialist- A Behavioral Support Specialist tries to identify underlying causes for behaviors. This specialist can help the student, the parents, and the teachers. The specialist can formulate a plan and give suggestions and techniques to try to help the child succeed.