Therapist Protocol (SLP, OT, PT)

    • Develop Distance Learning Related Services work packets to ensure students engage in continuous learning experiences for the duration of school closure. The materials enclosed in each packet should include concepts/skills which have already been introduced in school. The activities enclosed are to be in alignment with the daily instruction each student receives based on the goals and objectives outlined in their Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Packets to be uploaded into the Distance Learning folder of their Google Drive.
    • Be available for four hours each weekday to provide assistance to students and parents. 
    • Check-in with the students and families on a daily basis to provide support in home-based instruction and additional guidance, check on student progress and address any questions they have via phone, email or other real-time communication (Google Hangout). Please do this in accordance with the number of sessions provided per week (ie. student receives a service Mon, Weds, Fri, call parent those days of the week).
    • Maintain Daily Communication Log (See attached daily communication log)
    • Log sessions on Google Drive daily logs as DL = Distance Learning
    • Log sessions into daily notes also that reflect activity components achieved
    • Log SEMI logs for each student required as indirect service for that date
    • Ensure that home-based instruction is consistent with students’ individualized education plans (IEPs) to the extent appropriate and shall meet the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
    • Staff must be available to attend IEP meetings via the telecommunication method dictated by the sending district. 
    • Complete any outstanding online trainings such as No Barriers and/or Safe Schools.
    • Check in and out of work via Kronos application or website. If you are not available to work on a given day, you must still call out via the attendance line and not check-in via Kronos.
    • Maintain ongoing communication with direct member of administrative team (building principal, supervisor or director)
    • At any given time during this shut-down period, staff may be asked to report in-person as needed in compliance with all health mandates.
    • Updated work hours as of 3/23/2020: 8:30am - 3:00pm, Monday through Friday.