Special Education - Sayre Area School District

instructional support aide, the student will likely be investigating careers or colleges on the
computer.
Since the overall goal of the IEP is to develop goals which will allow for the student to be
successful in the general education classroom, the IEP is reviewed, at least, annually. If it is
noted, through the collection of data and observations, that a student is not making progress or is
regressing, an IEP meeting is held and the goals are discussed with probable revisions being
made.
For students whose behaviors are impeding their ability to learn, a functional behavioral
assessment is completed. Sayre Area School District contracts with IU#17 for behavioral
support. The school psychologist may also complete the FBA. Upon completion of the FBA data,
a positive behavioral support plan is developed. Again, it is the goal of the FBA, PBS plan, and
IEP to maintain the student within the regular education classroom to the maximum extent
possible. If a more restrictive setting is necessary, students may attend one of the neigboring
school district's emotional support classes, the partial hospitalization program in Monroeton, Pa. ,
an alternative education classroom run by the IU#17, or an Autistic Support Class in either
Athens, Pa. or Towanda, Pa (the later being run by IU#17), or Futures (a Bradford County
educational facility for students with cognitive disabilities). The IU programs have an agreement
with the host districts to include students in regular education classes and activities to the
maximum extent possible for each individual student. The Supervisor of Special Education
attends all review meetings to maintain relations with the student and outside programs as well as
to ensure progress. Once a student is determined by the MDE team to have met his/her goals at
that current educational placement, the student is returned to their home school district facility
with an updated plan in place.
The Sayre Area School District believes in the integration of all students for extra-curriculuar
opportunities as well. Students with disabilities are encouraged to participate in any of Sayre's
extra-curricular activities including, but not limited to, sports, band, FBLA, dances, Forensics, and
choir. The District does not discriminate against students who are receiving FAPE outside of the
district. All students are welcome to participate in sports and activities regardless of where they
receive their education.
Supplementary Aids and Services
Service/Resource
Assistive Technology
Behavioral Support Services:
Behavior Specialist
Community Based Services
Description
The Sayre Area School District receives assistive technology
support services from the Intermediate Unit. The assistive
technology coordinator consults with parents, teachers, and
students to assess the child's needs and provide the type of
technology that will insure maximum participation in the general
education setting.
The Sayre Area School District utilizes behavior support services
through the Intermediate Unit. The behavior specialist
(BS)consults with the teacher, parent, and students for the
development of a Functional Behavior Assessment. The BS
supports the creation of a behavioral plan designed to insure
success within the general education setting.
The Sayre Area School District works closely with representatives
and service providers from local agencies. We fully support the
utilization of behavioral-health services within all school settings.
We participate in collaborative team meetings to insure that each
student has an opportunity to fully benefit from his or her