Service Divisions: Special Education Support Services
Service Code(s): 312.040
Service Aid Status: Hndcp Excess Cost

Contacts:

• Greta Johnston, Coordinator for Behavioral Health, 585-383-6641
• Meredith Tindall, Assistant Coordinator for Behavioral Health, 585-383-6646

Cost: $116,700.00 Per FTE

Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, behavior consultation services, provided by a behavior specialist or school psychologist, focus on identifying the function of an observable behavior and determining appropriate evidence-based approaches and interventions. Prior to a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA), behavior consultation can include classroom observations, parent/teacher interviews, Function Based Thinking (FBT) hypothesis testing. Services can also include completing Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and subsequent Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) as appropriate and meeting NYS mandates. In-service presentations are also available.