The 6:1:1 Program is located at BOCES Campus in Mexico and is for students whose management needs are highly intensive, requiring a high degree of individual attention and intervention. Each classroom is staffed by a New York State certified teacher with a Master's Degree in special education, along with at least one paraprofessional. In addition all staff members participate in Behavioral Management Training.
The staff has begun to and will continue to be trained in Life Space Crisis Intervention, a specialized interviewing technique used as a proactive attempt to prevent student crisis situations. The 6:1:1 Campus Program incorporates a wholistic approach to education, maximizing students educational potential through provisions of mental health oriented supports, other health-related supports, and broad educational programming to meet these student' complex needs.
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Counseling: There are five full-time Master level counselors who provide individual and/or group counseling to students on campus. Two counselors are certified play therapists, one is a Masters certified School Psychologist, and all five counselors are trained in Life Space Crisis Intervention.
Crisis Intervention: The program has an on-site CAS level crisis intervention counselor with an extensive background in mental health. All staff members will be trained in Life Space Crisis Intervention by the end of the 2004-2005 school year.
School-Based Mental Health Program: This program provides a full-time, senior clinical case manager on-site to provide direct access to psychiatric staff at the Oswego Hospital Division of Mental Health. Mental health consultation and direct services are provided in the classroom, to individuals, and in the family home.
Occupational Therapy: This service is provided on-site to students by a New York State licensed therapist and four New York State licensed therapist assistants.
Physical Therapy: This service is provided on-site to students by a New York State licensed therapist and three New York State licensed therapist assistants.
Speech: A full time speech therapist is on-site to meet the needs of students as indicated by their Individual Education Plan.
Physical Education: A full time physical education teacher is on-site to provide students with the mandated physical educational requirements.
Nurses: There are two full time registered nurses to administer daily medication and to provide first aid to all BOCES Campus students.
Alternative Educational Setting: The AES Room is staffed by a teaching assistant who has direct access to the teaching staff and administration.
Time Out: The Time Out setting is designed for students who need time away from the classroom for short periods so they can de-escalate their behavior and refocus before returning to the classroom for instruction. The crisis intervention team meets with students to help them deal with personal and academic issues more effectively before re-entering the classroom. __________________________________________________
The 6:11 students have direct access to the Pre-Multi Occupational program, the Multi-Occupational program, and the Occupational Education programs. These programs offer a variety of hands on experiences for students, as well as opportunities for interaction with middle school and high school students in other programs.
In addition, the 6:1:1 staff and administration work closely with outside agencies throughout Oswego County, since many students are involved with Probation, Catholic Charities, Oswego Youth Bureau, Fulton Youth and Family, and the Department of Social Services
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