Service Plan Details : Axtell Community Schools
Staff Development Services (84-002.05A)
1101.00 - Continuous Improvement
Consultation, workshops or direct work with school districts to assist with the CIP process. Example activities: Steering Committee Meeting, mission/vision work, data retreat to create CIP goal, action plans, program evaluation, preparing for CIP external review
1103.00 - Crisis Team/School Safety Trainings
Training, support and consultation for sustaining, improving and re-establishing school environments that are conducive and supportive of learning.
1104.00 - Leadership
Workshops, consultation or direct work with boards of education, administrators and teacher leaders in support of school initiatives.
1106.00 - Instruction
Workshops, college courses, consultation or direct work with school districts that focus on optimal learning environments and effective instructional strategies.
1106.01 - Instructional Model
Trainings for teachers/schools in Marzano and APL to integrate a common language of instruction
1108.07 - Technology Integration
The use of technology to enhance and support the educational environment.
1109.00 - Instructional Coaching
Consultation with individual educators such as teachers and principals.
1110.00 - Entry Level Assistance
Workshops, consultation or direct work with school districts that focus on research-based, best practices designed across a variety of services to support beginning teachers and their mentors.
1112.00 - Specialist Training, Support & Networking
Workshops, consultation or direct work with individuals who serve in specialized roles/capacities.
Examples: school counselors, curriculum directors, technology integrationists, High Ability Learners ‘HAL’ coordinators, local area network ‘LAN’ managers, media coordinators, special education specialists, registered nurses, paraprofessionals, administrative assistants, custodians, lunch program staff, transportation providers and others.
1112.03 - High Ability Learners Advisory Meeting
District High Ability Learners Support Person Meetings
1112.08 - Special Education In-Service Training
Provide training to districts that enhance instructional practices and addresses compliance in the area of special education.
Instructional Materials Services (84-002.05C)
1201.00 - Subscriptions
Online resources available through consortium, group buy and on an individual bases.
1202.00 - CSI (Create, Solve, Innovate) Labs
The CSI (Create, Solve, Innovate) labs provide students with opportunities to gain unique knowledge, practical skills, expertise, and literacies. It introduces the makerspace mentality, equips students with skills, and exposes them to careers. Some lab stations lean towards the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields while others demonstrate skills necessary in creative, vocational, and technical skills.
Technology (84-002.05B)
2301.00 - Technical Support
The ESU 11 Technology team works to ensure the smooth operation of the wired and wireless networks throughout the coverage area as well as other critical infrastructure services. Additionally, technology personnel consult with individual schools on projects, technology initiatives, as well as day-to-day technical support.
This service includes Technology Support delivered either remotely or on-site. Entries and time are tracked through the ESU 11 Freshdesk ticketing system.
2302.01 - Internet Access
This service includes internet access bandwidth from commodity Internet 1, Internet 2, and commodity peering services.
2306.00 - E-Rate Filing & Consultation
This service includes all aspects of Universal Service E-Rate applications and funding for both Category 1 and Category 2 eligible services.
Student Services
1401.00 - Special Education Program Supervision
Provides support for parents, school, and ESU staff surrounding special education. Supervision services include assisting by providing technical assistance regarding Rule 51 and Rule 52 policies and procedures, facilitating IEP meetings, and consultation.
1401.10 - Special Education Financial Report Support
Support districts in completing financial reports required by the Nebraska Department of Education.
1402.00 - Speech Language Therapy
Speech and language services concentrate on communication areas including language, articulation, voice, and/or fluency for students birth to age 21. This service can also aid in broadening areas of academic and functional needs.
Speech/Language Pathologists’ main responsibilities are working in the areas of articulation (speech production), voice (which involves pitch, quality and volume), and fluency (which is sound/syllable repetitions, blocking and use of conversation “fillers”). Speech/Language Pathologists also work in the area of language, which is described in more detail below. They are responsible for diagnostic testing in all of the above areas.
1405.00 - School Psychology
School Psychology assists in the identification process for students birth to age 21 who have been referred for special education and support in the areas of behavior and mental health. Collaboration with school district personnel and parents is also an essential role in the services to districts.
Services Include:
Assessment & Verification
Teacher & Parent Collaborations
Building Positive Behavior Support
Schoolwide Behavior Training
Traumatic Brain Injury Team Consults
RTI (Response to Intervention) Consultation & Support
Student Assistance Team Training
ILCD (Improving Learning for Children with Disabilities)
Mental Health Support Services
Infant & Preschool Services
Crisis Intervention
Request for ADOS-2 Administration
1407.00 - Special Education Coaching & Consultation
Supports teachers, other district staff, and families to assist, provide guidance, training, resources, and strategies for working with students by utilizing programming and materials to improve learning through meeting each individual student's needs (ages 0-21).
Examples: Implement verbal behavior program, IEP development-how to write measurable goals, District IEP meeting facilitation, Direct teaching to assist IEP implementation, Para, Parent & Teacher training-Behavior strategies, role modeling, coaching, & data collection, Model, instruct and collect data for social skills & functional life skills, Develop data collection systems, Direct student services in the home, Differentiate instruction, Provide resources (web sites, trainings, curriculum materials, evidence based research )
1409.00 - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy is a related service for students birth to age 21, as identified through the student’s individual education program (IEP) process. The focus of the service is to enhance the student’s education and foster a level of independence.
1411.00 - Transition Services
Transition services and activities emphasize learning opportunities that center on post-secondary success and the development of independence. These services are implemented following federal and state guidelines during the school year a student turns 16.
Staff Development for Transition
Student Vocational Evaluations
Career Guidance
Student Workshops
Transition Quiz Bowls
Business & Industry Tours
Adult Agency Liaison
Work Experience and Job Shadow Placement
Parent Support Group
Job Coach Training and Support
Central NE Youth First Conference (held annually at UNK Student Union for youth with developmental disabilities between 14 and 21 years of age)
Grant Services
1501.00 - Grant Coordination and Facilitation, non-competitive
The writing, consultation, collabortion, and assistance with regional grants.
Examples: Program planning, identification and implementation of strategies and interventions for students of ASD. Maintains lending library.
1501.02 - Perkins Grant Management
Write and manage Perkins grant dollars and requests from schools.
1501.12 - PEaK Project Facilitation
PEaK (Promoting Engagement and Knowledge) is a grant through the Nebraska Department of Education which supports districts in enhancing program improvement that will result in better outcomes for children with disabilities.
Other Services
1601.00 - Print Shop and Production Services
Some services include laminating, bookbinding, large format printing, ID badge printing, and 3D printing.
Other (not a requirement of SIMPL)
1701.11 - High Ability Learners Enrichment Activities
Activities including Quiz Bowl, One Room School House, Summer Honors, Classroom Activities, Invention Convention, Pull-Out Activities for Identified Students, Future Problem Solving