KSD Outreach Services began in 1977 with the establishment of a centralized purchase, maintenance and distribution center for auditory training equipment. In response to requests from local schools, consultation services were expanded in 1988 with the addition of an Outreach Education Consultant. When a full time psychologist was added to the Outreach Team in 1994, KSD became capable of conducting full comprehensive evaluations for students throughout the state who are deaf and hard-of-hearing.
KSD Outreach Resource Services are focused on providing support within the framework of the student's current program. If you would like additional information or have specific needs, please contact us. Services include:
Student comprehensive evaluations in the areas of: audiology,
psychology, speech and language, and education. LEA [Local Education
Agency] staff and parents are directly involved in the evaluation
process. The team evaluation involves all four areas. It may require
up to three days. The KSD Family Suite may be available for family
and/or school staff lodging at no additional cost. The evaluation
process may include one or more evaluation team members visiting
the home school and observing prior to the evaluation. Detailed
written reports are provided to LEA staff and parents. Under special
circumstances, team members may attend a follow-up staffing at
the LEA. [These services entail a fee.]
Follow-up Consultation: LEA staff may request team members
to attend a follow-up staffing at the LEA for all staff members
involved with the student tested. Resource team members will share
evaluation results and suggestions as this information is designed
to support a collaborative education of the student.
Site Visit/Observation: Resource Team members are available
to observe students on-site at their current program. The team
members then meet with local staff and parents concerning suggestions
based on the observation.
Site Visit/Consultation: Team members are available to
visit programs and consult with local staff and parents. [These
services entail a fee.]
Staff Inservice/Workshops: The Outreach team members can provide
inservice programs, either at the local district or at KSD on
a variety of topics.
The above services entail a fee. Written reports are provided
to LEA staff and parents.
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