Supplemental Program for at Risk Children (SPARC)

Sullivan BOCES provides a program designed for non-classified students between 5 and 11 years old who are experiencing difficulties academically, socially, and behaviorally in their present placement. The objective of the program is to provide a short-term (90 Days) educational and clinical intervention that may prevent the student from being referred for special education services. The length of the placement is mutually determined by BOCES and the student’s home school district.

Programming emphasizes individualized educational services in conjunction with classroom  behavior plans, curriculum adaptations and modifications, crisis intervention, and counseling support. A child psychiatric provider works with this specialized team to provide additional services and recommend local community services to the family. A key component of the program is a strong line of communication between the home school and the parents. Meetings are held at thirty, sixty, and ninety days of the student’s attendance to evaluate his or her progress.
 

Staffing: Certified Teacher, Teaching Assistant, plus services of a psychiatrist and a school psychologist.