2007-08 Adopted Plan - Wake County Public School System

Growth RequestsInitiative: Physical Therapists (PT)Physical Therapy is a required related service based on state and federallaw for students needing PT in order to benefi t from their special education.Physical therapists work as a team with teachers, other professionals,school support staff and administrators to assess students, plan andimplement interventions, and provide technical support to promotethe participation and educational success of students with disabilities.Interventions are provided in integrated, natural environments with peersas much as possible. In addition, physical therapists work with schoolstaff to identify the need for extra support personnel, to plan and providesafe transportation of students with disabilities and to insure facilityaccess by addressing specifi cations and modifi cations for Wake CountyPublic School System (WCPSS) buildings.Currently employ 11 Physical Therapists.Current Funding Formula:• Current average caseload is 65 students.• State recommended caseload is 40 students.• Of the 18,346 students with disabilities, approximately 710 students,or 3.9 percent receive PT services.8,014 increase in students x 15% approximate percent special needs x3.9% approximate percent receiving PT services=47 additional studentsreceiving services / 65 caseload = 1 new position (2007-08)7,949 increase in students x 15% approximate percent special needs x3.9% approximate percent receiving PT services=47 additional studentsreceiving services / 65 caseload = 1 new position (2008-09)Implementation Timeline & Budget Needed:2007-08 MOE Amount CodePhysical TherapistsProjected ADM:8014 x 15% x 3.9% =47 / 65 = 12008-09Physical TherapistsProjected ADM:7949 x 15% x 3.9% =47 / 65 = 12009-10Physical TherapistsProjected ADM:8171 x 15% x 3.9% =47 / 65 = 112.00 $ 42,6683,9473,5663,3284,047232Total: 12.00 $ 57,78812.00 $ 42,6683,9473,5663,3284,249232Total: 12.00 $ 57,99012.00 $ 42,6683,9473,5663,3284,461232Total: 12.00 $ 58,202Base 02.5890.032.145.0136.0820Supp 02.5890.032.181.0136.0820SS 02.5910.032.211.0136.0820Ret 02.5910.032.221.0136.0820Hosp 02.5910.032.231.0136.0820Dental 02.5910.032.234.0136.0820Base 02.5890.032.145.0136.0820Supp 02.5890.032.181.0136.0820SS 02.5910.032.211.0136.0820Ret 02.5910.032.221.0136.0820Hosp 02.5910.032.231.0136.0820Dental 02.5910.032.234.0136.0820Base 02.5890.032.145.0136.0820Supp 02.5890.032.181.0136.0820SS 02.5910.032.211.0136.0820Ret 02.5910.032.221.0136.0820Hosp 02.5910.032.231.0136.0820Dental 02.5910.032.234.0136.08208,171 increase in students x 15% approximate percent special needs x3.9% approximate percent receiving PT services=47 additional studentsreceiving services / 65 caseload = 1 new position (2009-10)195 FY 2007-08 Plan for Student Success