Mt. Vernon High School, Special Education Department
100 California Road
Mt. Vernon, New York 10552 |
| Contact Person: |
John R. Moccio, School Counselor, Special Education
Kim Smith & Lucy Rodriguez-Oyala, Co-Supervisors, Special Education |
| Phone Number: |
(914) 665-5256, (914) 665-5314 |
| Fax Number: |
(914) 665-5363 |
| Email: |
jmoccio@mtvernoncsd.org |
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| Number of Yrs in Service: |
26 years |
Mission
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Our mission is to raise the knowledge, skills, and opportunity of all people- students, parents, teachers, and staff- in Mount Vernon High School. In order to accomplish this mission we will maintain alignment of state standards with current curriculum, address the educational and social needs of all students, provide quality professional development for faculty and staff, and expect both parents and the outside community to be actively involved throughout the entire school year. Moreover, students who graduate from Mt. Vernon High School will possess and be able to use the following skills:
*To think critically and creatively,
*To read, write, speak and compute effectively,
*To demonstrate the ability to make the transaction from school to work,
*To have the skills necessary for successful completion of post-secondary education,
*To understand themselves, their heritage and its place in history and the world,
*To appreciate others and act responsibly in a global society,
*To function effectively as individuals and as part of a team in the community and in the workplace.
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Disabilities Served: |
| Hearing Impaired |
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Visually Impaired |
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| Emotional / Psychiatric |
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Mental Retardation |
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| Developmental Disabilities |
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Physical Disabilities |
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| Learning Disabilities |
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Autism |
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| Medically Fragile |
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Traumatic Brain Injured |
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Other Disabilities: Plus other Health Impaired
Grades 9 to 12 (or Aging Out - 21.g)
Ages 13 to 21.g
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Ages Served:
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| 0 to 5 |
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22 to 65 |
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65 and over |
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Grades 9 to 12
or Aging Out (21.g)
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Recreation Services Provided:
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| Arts |
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Team Sports |
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| Biking |
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Tennis |
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| Camps |
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Theater |
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| Dance |
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Videography |
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| Horseback Riding |
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Wheelchair Sports |
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| Martial Arts |
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Writing |
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| Music |
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Yoga |
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| Social |
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Swimming |
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Other Recreation:
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Education Services Provided:
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| Early Intervention |
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High School (ages 13 to 21.g) |
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| Pre-School |
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Post Secondary |
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| Elementary/Middle School |
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Pre-Vocational |
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| Professional |
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Assessments |
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Other Education: 465 classified students with a current Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.) (2005 -06 school year)
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Transportation Services Provided:
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| Public |
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Travel Training |
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| Private |
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Other Transportation: Students receiving f. t. Special Education Services in the "Life Skills II and I" Classes for Developmentally Disabled, M.R. and Orthopedically Impaired (Cerebral Palsy) and Autism - approx. 50 students
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Housing Services Provided:
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| Group Homes |
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Supported Apartments |
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| Respite |
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Other Housing:
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Legal / Support / Advocacy Services Provided:
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| Guardianship |
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Assessments |
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| Pooled Trusts |
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Disability Rights Advocacy |
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| Supplemental Needs Trust |
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Disability Support Groups |
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| School Advocacy |
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Sexuality Awareness Counseling |
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Other Legal / Support / Advocacy Services:
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Medical Services Services Provided:
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| Clinical Services Counseling* |
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Nutrition Counseling |
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| Dental |
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Psychiatric Psychological Services |
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| Adaptive Technology * |
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Speech Therapy * |
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| Occupational Therapy * |
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Physical Therapy * |
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Other Medical Services: *Only if included in the I.E.P. or the X504 plan
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Vocational Services Services Provided:
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| Diagnostic Vocational Evaluation |
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Sheltered Employment |
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| Vocational Training |
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Supported Employment |
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| Pre-Vocational Training * |
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Competitive Employment |
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| Vocational Counseling * |
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Occupational Training |
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Other Vocational Services: * if student takes courses
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Community Day Services Provided:
| Day Habilitation |
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Drop In Centers |
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| Day Treatments |
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Psychosocial |
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Pre Employment |
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Supported Education |
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