The Lahser High School Support Service Department offers a variety of services to meet the individual needs of all students. A continuum of support model is used to ensure that each student finds success. Each faculty of this department is part of the Building Instructional
Team (B.I.T.), which meets weekly, along with the counselors and administrators, to discuss students who may need some individual attention. Our goal is that every student is given the opportunity to reach their maximum potential, be prepared for post-secondary experience
and make their high school experience at Lahser an enjoyable one.
| Directed Studies |
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| The Directed Studies program is for students who have a current Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P.). This program provides a number of services including evaluation of achievement, placement of students ,and individual and group instructions. We offer a few remedial classes as well as a resource period to assist students with study skills. Our Directed Study teachers work closely with the general education teachers in identifying necessary accommodations or modifications needed for success. |
| Paraprofessionals |
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Anne Geralds and Joyce Carr, are both paraprofessionals who provide clerical assistance to our staff, as well as direct and indirect support to special education students who attend the resource room. Their role is valuable in the day to day activities of the Directed Study classroom. |
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| The P.A.G.E.S. Program |
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P.A.G.E.S. is a program of assistance to general education students and offers academic support. This class is designed to help students with study skills, organization skills and academic tutoring. Students are required to use a planner to keep track of assignments and to ask for assistance with work when needed. |
| School Social Worker |
| Randy Woodberg, our school social worker, works with teachers, administrators, counselors, psychologists, nurses, speech pathologists, and other staff. He integrates information about the student’s overall social, emotional, behavioral, and adaptive functioning in school, at home, and within the community. He also facilitates a few small groups to work with students on a variety of social issues. |
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| Transition Coordinator |
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Our Transition Coordinator, MaryAnn Kerstein, works with special education personnel and the Building Instructional Team (BIT) to implement vocational programs and work-site based instruction and other work-study experiences. This support includes assessment, selection of job training sites, ongoing monitoring, and counseling. The transition coordinator is also involved in working with students, parents, and staff in identifying transition needs and developing a plan of action for secondary students. |
| School Psychologist |
| The role of our school psychologist, Paul Anderson, PhD, is one of assessment and diagnosis, interpretation of test data, and participation in decisions regarding eligibility for special education services. The school psychologist is also available for consultation, referral, and more direct involvement in problem solving with students, parents, and staff. |
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