Guide to Services - Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District

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Business, Technology and Administrative Services Human Resources Bloodborne Pathogen and other on-line training is available to our districts through the TBAISD website. TBAISD has arranged for the state contractor, Identix, to process fingerprints on a weekly basis at the Arnell Engstrom Administration Building. Cooperative Purchasing It is a goal of the support departments to assist local districts in obtaining goods and services in the most cost-effective way possible. Cooperative bidding of teaching supplies, technology equipment and software, health insurance, and appraisal services are examples of regional initiatives. Professional Associations A variety of regional initiatives and professional associations for school boards, school administrators, and other school personnel are coordinated through TBAISD. The following groups enable educational personnel to work together to prepare for the changes that will benefit schools, students and communities. • Regional Boards of Education Association • Superintendents Association • School Business Managers Group • Secondary Principals Association • Middle School Principals Association • Elementary Principals Association • Regional Staff Development Board • Information Services Consortium • Regional Educational Media Center • Technology Representatives Group • Transportation Consortium Information Services TBAISD Information Services is the communications arm of the intermediate school district. Communication specialists are available to assist with the collection, preparation, writing, dissemination of information, and the design of marketing and publicity materials for educational events at both the ISD and local district levels. The Information Consortium provides funding to the local districts for the production of newsletters and other informational materials. A bimonthly newsletter is published for and about the staff of TBAISD. It is available at our website: www. tbaisd.k12.mi.us Fiscal Management TBAISD is the fiscal agent for several educational programs and organizations. The Business Services Department manages the following: •TBAISD Math/Science Center (see General Education for descriptor). •Early-On, a joint effort of the Department of Education, Public and Mental Health and the Department of Social Services, provides resources and direct services to families with special needs children age 0-3. •Michigan Works! (Northwest Center) is a part of a statewide workforce development system that prepares people for work. Youth and adult job seekers are provided job placement, job search assistance, training, and career and educational counseling. •Northern Michigan Learning Consortium is comprised of thirteen intermediate school districts in northern Michigan who collaborate to provide research-based professional development opportunities and create models and processes to enhance teaching and learning.. What is an ISD? Intermediate School Districts (ISD) are vital partners in Michigan’s educational framework. By pooling resources and providing regional services, ISDs provide cost-effective, high-quality results to their core customers— K-12 school districts. Together, the ISD and its local district members determine the services needed to improve all student learning, serve children’s special needs, develop teachers’ expertise, and connect with the greater community. Each ISD customizes its product mix, depending on its staffing and budgetary resources, to maximize benefits. To learn more about ISDs, log on to www. g o m a i s a . o rg . This site offers information and links to ISDs in Michigan. 10
Special Education TBAISD Special Education staff and parents have developed an exemplary program that can begin at birth and continue until age 26 as required by state statute. Our programs provide children and young adults with special needs the opportunity to achieve their goals. TBAISD teacher consultants, therapists, social workers and psychologists offer direct service on site at local district school buildings in the areas of: • Speech and Language Impairment (S/L) • Hearing Impairment (HI) • Visual Impairment (VI) and Deaf/Blind • Autism Spectrum Disorder (AI) • Physical Impairment (PI) • Severe Multiple Impairment (SXI) • Moderate Cognitive Impairment (MoCI) • Severe Cognitive Impairment (SCI) • Learning Disabilities (LD) • Emotional Impairment (EI) • Early Childhood Development Delay • Traumatic Brain Injury • Other Health Impairment (OHI) Early Childhood Special Education Services Birth to Five Years Our Early Childhood department provides quality services to infants with disabilities and their families. Service providers work directly in family homes. Program offices are located at Cherry Knoll Children’s Center. The following specialty services are available: • Speech Therapy • Social Work • Psychology • Physical and Occupational Therapy • Visual and Hearing Consultation Three to Five Years Early Childhood classrooms are available for SXI and AI students requiring a classroom placement. Classrooms are staffed by certified teachers of early childhood and teaching assistants. The services noted above are also available to children in this program. TBAISD maintains classroom sites within the Traverse City Area Public School District. Early On Early On, a joint effort of the Department of Education, Public and Mental Health and the Department of Social Services, provides coordination of resources and direct services to families with special needs children ages birth to 3 years. TBAISD is the fiscal and coordinating agency. Autism Spectrum Disorder Services TBAISD offers several classrooms for students who are identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Classrooms are based on the most recent research and teaching techniques. Our staff employs a wide variety of teaching styles and techniques based on visual learning. TBAISD has been recognized by the State of Michigan and Grand Valley State University as a leader in educational programs for students with Autism. In addition, a grant has been awarded allowing TBAISD to be a demonstration site for northern Michigan educators. A new resource tool has been developed by TBAISD called the Systematic Assessment System for Autism, level I, level II and level III. Hearing Impaired Services Students with hearing impairments are introduced to a program of total communication, which includes both signing and oral (using the voice). The elementary center is located at Central Elementary School in Traverse City. Most students return to their home schools and attend regular education classes with the aid of an interpreter/note taker. 11
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