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Miami Valley Regional Center Regional Center - Montgomery County Educational Service ...www.mcesc.org/9/Content2/4724801 Springfield Street Riverside, OH 45431 Phone: (937) 236-9965 Fax: (937) 233-0161. Serving: Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, and Preble ...
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Empowering educators, students, and their families to change their world!
Miami Valley Regional Center The Montgomery County Educational Service Center supports a system for strongcollaborative linkages of the major stakeholders: districts, educational providers, students, parents, and the public at large. Through these combined efforts, the Center works actively to support the schools' continuous improvement processes by offering a broad range of quality services and programs. These cooperative efforts are designed to strengthen thecapacity of the districts to achieve quality and cost-effective programs.
Gifted Coordinator
Instructional Services Shannon CoxAssistant SuperintendentShannon Cox, Assistant Superintendent(937) [email protected]
Marti Baker, Administrative Assistant(937) [email protected]
StaffSandi Preiss Coordinator, Dayton Regional STEM CenterMike O'Shaughnessy Curriculum Supervisor, MCESC, Valley ViewBecky Hagan Curriculum SupervisorDena Shepard Curriculum Supervisor, New LebanonLiz Wolfe-Eberly Professional Development ConsultantJim Rowley Professional Development ConsultantCandice Sears Supervisor Shared ServicesGifted ServicesJean Kremer Gifted Coordinator AmeriCorps: Reading CorpsCharlotte Chinn Reading Tutor Coordinator
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• Vision Services • The Miami Valley Regional Center provides Orientation and
Mobility and Vision Intervention Services to students who are blind or visually impaired , including those with multiple disabilities, ages 3 to 21. The Vision Department provides assessment, consultation, and direct services for staff and students in an educational setting.
• Orientation and Mobility:• Orientation and Mobility (O&M) instruction teaches skills
needed for independent travel by individuals who have visual impairment. This includes such areas as: development of spatial concepts and body image, use of residual (remaining) vision, use of other senses, awareness of and understanding the environment (the world around you), use of low vision aids, use of the long cane, planning and following routes, getting around school and the community independently, crossing streets, and making independent purchases in stores.
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• Vision Intervention:• Vision Intervention Services (VIS) assist students with visual impairments in their educational
placements. It includes, but is not limited to: teaching strategies, assessment for best learning media (print, Braille, large print, tape), recommendations for large print materials, teaching Braille, providing tactile learning aids, adapted daily living skills, providing information on resources, technology information, and parent support.
• Vision Services Staff:
Emily Adams, Vision Intervention SpecialistChristine Anklan, Vision SecretaryChristy Donnelly, CoordinatorHallie Greenfield, Orientation and Mobility SpecialistSharon Jancha, Orientation and Mobility SpecialistJennifer Mayeux, Vision Intervention SpecialistMelinda Miller, Orientation and Mobility SpecialistKatherine Nelson, Orientation and Mobility SpecialistRebecca King, Vision Intervention SpecialistNena Reck, Vision Intervention SpecialistMary Rizkallah, Vision Intervention SpecialistJeanette Roesner, Vision Intervention SpecialistDan Schoenharl, Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Services must be requested by the school district in which the student lives by contacting the Regional Center at (937) 236-9965.
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Occupational & Physical Therapy Services The OT/PT cooperative provides occupational/physical therapy services to students within their educational environment. In collaboration with teachers and parents, therapists work to support the student's educational goals.
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OT/PT Staff:Cheryl VanHoose, OT/PT CoordinatorJennifer Abels, Physical TherapistLori Alejandro, SecretaryLaura Alway, Occupational TherapistChristine Anklan, SecretaryMimzie Attisano, Physical TherapistShelby Barnes, Occupational Therapy AssistantTerri Blakely, Occupational TherapistJeanne Boardman, PT Clinical SupervisorMaria Brandt, Occupational TherapistCarolun Breed, Occupational Therapy AssistantMary (Shelley) Brown, Occupational TherapistDiana Brown-Wourms, Physical TherapistKarla Brun, Occupational TherapistTina Buerschen, Physical TherapistRhonda Calhoun, Occupational TherapistBridget Campbell, SecretaryDani Campbell, Physical Therapist AssistantDenise Campbell, Occupational Therapist
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OT/PT Staff (Continues):Donna Conley, Physical TherapistChris Cool, Occupational TherapisKelly Coppess, Occupational TherapistLinda Daniels, Physical TherapistPam Dean, Physical TherapistLynn DeMange, Occupational TherapistAndrea Dexter, Occupational TherapistJennifer Dietz, Occupational TherapistSusan Edmondson, Physical TherapistLaura Engle, Physical TherapistEileen Epley, Physical TherapistEmily Fintel, Occupational TherapistOlga Fitzsimmons, Occupational TherapistMichelle Gardner, Physical TherapistCarla Hammond, Physical TherapistNicole Harris, Occupational TherapistKara Hartke, Occupational TherapistMarisa Hatton, Occupational TherapistSue Hey, Occupational Therapist
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OT/PT Staff (Continues)Norma Hostetler, Occupational TherapistTracey Jackson, Occupational TherapistGeorgia Jewell, Occupational TherapistJennifer Kemmer, Occupational TherapistAnne Klene, Occupational TherapistBriana Klingle, Occupational TherapistMegan Kreill, OT SupervisorMichelle Kyle, Physical TherapistKatie Langenderfer, Occupational TherapistCheryl Lavilla, Occupational TherapistMelissa Martin, Physical TherapistChristine McCall, Occupational Therapist AssistantAshley McCoy, Occupational TherapistKristin Miller, Occupational TherapistCari Minnich, Physical TherapistKelly Moberly, Occupational TherapistPatricia Nichols, Physical TherapistPaula Pleiman, Occupational TherapistJennifer Poston, Occupational TherapistAmy Pratt, Physical Therapist
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OT/PT Staff (Continues)Jackie Renegado, Occupational TherapistAndrea Rhoden, Occupational TherapistKari Rudduck, Occupational TherapistKylie Shetler, Occupational Therapy AssistantSonya Shull, Physical TherapistChristine Skujins, Occupational TherapistTina Snyder, Occupational TherapistKerry Stanley, Physical TherapistKaren Stevens, Occupational TherapistTeresa Stukey, Occupational TherapistChris Urig, OT SupervisorAmy VanSkyock, Physical TherapistHeather Venters, Occupational TherapistSue Voisard, Occupational TherapistKathy Welbaum, Occupational TherapistAmy Wennerstrom, Physical TherapistPaula Woolley, Physical TherapistLynn York, Occupational Therapist
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• Assessment Team• This Team Provides:
· Technical assistance to local district evaluation teams regarding best practice techniques in evaluation.· Consultation to school districts as they conduct multifactored evaluations for children who are identified or suspected of having a low incidence disability.· Assistance with specialized evaluations not available from personnel within the local district including audiological, low vision, motor, and/or augmentative communication.· Assistance with independent evaluations necessary as a result of due process.· Occupational Therapy Assessment as needed.
• Team Staff:Christy Donnelly, Coordinator, Educational Assessment TeamCraig Allen, Orientation and Mobility SpecialistMary Kay Allen, Vision Intervention SpecialistDr. Rosanne Douville, Educational AudiologistMarcia Kress, School PsychologistMarlene McCommons, SecretaryLisa Saylor, School PsychologistAmy Wade, Assistive Technology and Language Pathologist
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Autism/Low Incidence Coaching TeamAutism/Low Incidence Coaching Team (ACT):The ACT Program is a job-embedded professional development program for building the capacity of educators to serve students with autism and low incidence disabilities. ACT services include, but are not limited to:Individual, class-wide, or building-wide coaching of school district personnel in evidence based practices for autism and low incidence disabilities.Observation and recommendations for individualized sensory, communication, instructional and behavioral support strategies.Onsite coaching of school personnel in evidence based practices.Virtual “bug-in-ear” remote coaching.Book Studies.Community of Practice sessions.Participation with our A-LIST network of classrooms for observation of evidence based practices.Support from TAG teams to help support transfer and generalization of evidence based practices across settings.
ACT Staff:Sherry Gorby, SecretaryLisa Combs, MA, Special Education, SupervisorSusan Aebker, DHS, OTR/L, Occupational TherapistCarol Dittoe, CCC/SLP, Speech and Language PathologistServices must be requested by a district representative of the school district in which the student lives by contacting the Regional Center at(937) 236-9965.
Visit the ACT NOW Website for more information:https://actnow.moodlecloud.com/login/
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• Hearing Intervention Services• We serve students who are deaf or hard of hearing from age 3 to 21 enrolled in school
programs. We provide services to students based on their IEP (Individualized Education Plan).• Who Are We?
· Pat Skidmore - Hi! I’m an educational audiologist and I wear lots of different hats here for Hearing Intervention. In addition to the regular audiology stuff (checking hearing aids, cochlear implant, FM systems) I also provide auditory therapy for cochlear implant habilitation. I work with lots of teachers and school staff to figure out how to best educate students with a hearing loss.· Vicki Wade - Greetings! I am also an educational audiologist and like Pat wear many hats for Hearing Intervention. I joined the staff here at the Regional Center 2 years ago. I bring to the staff lots of clinical audiology background (hearing aids, cochlear implants, and FM systems) and work daily to help bridge the gaps that can form between a child’s private audiology/therapy facility and their school.· Lauren Gibbs - I am a recent graduate of Bowling Green State University and work as a teacher of the deaf and hard-of-hearing here at the Regional Center. My main role is working directly with students on specific academic goals and content material. The students I work with range in age and language modalities.
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• Field TripsEach year Hearing Intervention Services likes to bring students, interpreters and families together for an afternoon get-away. It is a time when everyone can relax and enjoy the day for social/cultural/lingual interaction in a comfortable environment.
• In the past, field trips have included trips to the YMCA, an Animal Clinic, a Theater, a Historical Farm, and Community Services for the Deaf (just to name a few). We are open to new ideas, so feel free to let us know of any creative and educational opportunities for the kids!· Fulton Farms· Winter Wonderland· Captioned Movie· YMCAWatch this space for information about upcoming field trips!
•Referral Information and DownloadWatch this space for downloadable referral forms!
• Referrals to Hearing Intervention Services must come from the local school district. For referral information, please call the Miami Valley Regional Center at (937) 236-9965 and ask for Mary Fryman. For more information if you have questions about the referral process, please contact Pat, Lauren, Vicki, or Heather.
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• Helpful Links and Other ResourcesBelow you will find a list of links that we have found helpful. We have included a brief description of each link to help you in your search. *
• * The views and opinions expressed within these websites do not necessarily reflect those of the Miami Valley Regional Center or their employees.· ODE - Ohio Department of Education; Gives information on news, events, and topics related to the education of children in Ohio schools. www.ode.state.oh.us· ASDC - American Society for Deaf Children; http://www.deafchildren.org/· Harris Communications - Offers products for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Products range from CD's and books to wireless pagers and assistive listening devices. http://www.harriscomm.com· CSD - Community Services for the Deaf; Watch this space for a future website link!· NIDCD - National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders; http://www.nidcd.nih.gov· AGBell - http://listeningandspokenlanguage.org/· Beginnings - This is a nonprofit group based in North Carolina, but it has GREAT information! www.beginningssvcs.com
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•Families Like YoursCommunicating with others just like you is helpful for any parent. Hopefully, you will find this as a useful support/communication tool to keep you connected to others in your area. These are links to websites designed by families like yours!
Note: The views and opinions expressed within these websites do not necessarily reflect those of the Miami Valley Regional Center or their employees.
• · Listen-Up Web - This GREAT website is maintained by a parent of a deaf child. If you are looking for a resource for working with your child, this is a great place to start! They also maintain a listserv for parents of deaf children. www.listen-up.org· AGBell - Listed in the Resources section, AGBell also has a parent resources section. http://listeningandspokenlanguage.org/· Hands and Voices - http://www.handsandvoices.org/· Beginnings - This is a nonprofit group based in North Carolina, but it has GREAT information! https://www.beginningssvcs.com/
•Captioned Movie InformationThere are two local movie theaters that offer open-captioned movies on a scheduled, weekly basis, the Regal in Beavercreek and Showcase Huber Heights. Below please find the links for each theater as well as a link to an advocacy group that lists theaters around the country offering open-captioned movies.
• · Insight Cinema - http://www.insightcinema.org/· Showcase Cinemas - http://www.showcasecinemas.com/· Regal Cinemas - http://www.regmovies.com/
• WorkshopsWe are always on the lookout for continuing education opportunities for parents, teachers and kids! Check this site often for the latest in what we’ve found! If you would like more information about any of these learning opportunities, please contact Pat, Lauren or Vicki.
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• Contact Information• Feel free to contact us! We always look forward to working with parents, teachers, and staff in the quest to
help meet our students' needs. Our door is always open for you!• Christy Donnelly, Coordinator
Office - (937) 236-9965Email - [email protected]
Mary Fryman, SecretaryOffice - (937) 236-9965, ext 2122Email - [email protected]
• Pat SkidmoreOffice - (937) 236-9965, ext 2148Email - [email protected]
• Vicki WadeOffice - (937) 236-9965, ext 2149Email - [email protected]
• Lauren GibbsOffice - (937) 236-9965, ext 2102Email - [email protected]
• Heather CooperOffice - (937) 236-9965, ext 2104Email - [email protected]
Leah Ann DabbeltOffice - (937) 236-9965, ext 2235Email - [email protected]
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• Miami Valley Regional Center Library• Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.• Please call or email us for Saturday dates and hours.• Welcome to our library. We want to maintain an efficient and cost effective library to meet your needs. We need your cooperation in
accepting the following responsibilities as one of our patrons:1. Return items checked out to you on or before their due date. The majority of our materials can be check out for 30 days (excluding Holidays and weekends).2. Items are due on the date printed on the checkout slip. Please contact the Library at (937) 236-9965 or email [email protected] [email protected] to extend the due date. If there are no other requests for the item and you have no overdues, ONE renewal period may be arranged.3. The number of materials available for check-out are:• First time patrons: 5 total items including a maximum of 1 video• College students: 5 total items including a maximum of 1 video• Regular patrons: 20 total items including a maximum of 2 videos4. If a material you request is currently on loan to another patron, we will place the item on hold and call you when it is returned. Holds will be located under the library counter for one week.5. Library privileges will be temporarily suspended until overdue items are returned.6. If you are consistently negligent in returning materials, you may be returned to "first time patron" status.7. The replacement cost of items lost or damaged beyond repair may be charged to the patron. The purchase price of each item is printed on the checkout slip.8. Please help us in maintaining our unique lending library:Catalog of Library MaterialsYou can search for an item by title, author, or subject. The entry will also tell you if the item is currently available for checkout. If you are interested in checking out an item, call the library at (937) 236-9965 or email [email protected] or [email protected] to place the materials on hold. We will hold an item for you to pick up for one week. Sorry, we are unable to mail or deliver items.• Protect videos from sun or direct heat.• Rewind videos before returning.• Handle games and kits carefully. Some contain small pieces.• Check material carefully for damage and completeness before returning.• Alert librarian to any missing, damaged, or defective items.• Return items in good order and condition on or before their due date.
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Useful Information
1. Does Your Child Have Difficulty Focusing???
http://www.mcesc.org/docs/Does%20Your%20Child%20Have%20Trouble%20Focusing.pdf
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Useful Information (Continues)
2. Handwriting Intervention Strategieshttp://www.mcesc.org/docs/Does%20Your%20Child%20Have%20Trouble%20Focusing.pdf
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• School Links• Agencies Located at the Miami Valley Regional Center
– The Affiliated Societies Council of Dayton
– Mentoring Collaborative
– Ready Set Soar
• Agencies at the State level–
Ohio Department of Education– OCALI
– Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
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http://www.ocecd.org/Giving a voice to parents and children dealing with life's challenges.
– Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
– Disability Definitions (http://www.ocecd.org/DisabilityDefinitions.aspx)– The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities has put together an extensive list of definitions and their descriptions. To start your research, click on a disability in the left hand
navigation, or chose from an option below:
– • AD/HD Resources
– • Autism Resources
– • Deaf-Blindness Resources
– • Emotional Disturbances Resources
– • Gifted Resources
– • Hearing Impairment Resources
– • Cognitive Disability Resources
– • Multiple Disabilities Resources
– • Orthopedic Impairment Resources
– • Other Health Impairments Disabilities
– • Specific Learning Disabilities
– • Speech/Language Impairment Resources
– • Traumatic Brain Injury Resources
– • Visual Impairment Resources
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http://www.ocecd.org/Giving a voice to parents and children dealing with life's challenges.
– Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
– Disability Definitions (http://www.ocecd.org/DisabilityDefinitions.aspx)– The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities has put together an extensive list of definitions and their
descriptions. To start your research, click on a disability in the left hand navigation, or chose from an option below:
– Deaf-Blindness Resources– Deaf-blindness is defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act as a "concomitant hearing and visual
impairments, the combination of which causes such severe communication and other developmental and educational needs that they cannot be accommodated in special education programs solely for children with deafness or children with blindness."
– The term deaf blindness does NOT mean a child must be completely unable to see or hear. The term refers to the combination of visual and hearing impairments that serve to impair a child's ability to communicate and to learn to the extent that specialized instruction is required to support the child's education.
– The range of vision and hearing that children with the designation deafblind have is great. Some with have more vision that hearing and others more hearing than vision. Most will have sufficient vision to move about in their environment and to recognize faces. Most will have enough hearing to recognize familiar sounds and develop speech themselves.
– There are a number of syndromes that are rare that have combined visual and hearing impairment as aspects of the disorder. They include: Alport Syndrome, Congenital Rubella Syndrome, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), CHARGE Association, Down Syndrome, Marshall Syndrome, Rubella Syndrome, Stickler Syndrome.
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http://www.nobelity.org/nobelity-in-schools/
• Nobelity In Schools• In addition to our work around the world, we partner with schools and various educational groups through our Nobelity In
Schools program. Empowering students with knowledge about pressing global concerns, the program provides inspiration and opportunity for student-centered social action. Our Nobelity In Schools websiteoffers films, lesson plans, service project ideas and educational resources for teachers and students, including the Nobelity WebQuest – a fun and informative way to explore key issues and ways to effect positive change. We look forward to a great year working together to inspire your students to get smart, get involved, have fun, and change the world.
• Free film and lesson resources for Social Studies teachers
• Visit www.nobelityinschools to access free videos and lesson plans including a new 45-minute classroom edition of the award-winning documentary, Building Hope: The Story of Mahiga Hope High School. The film tells the engaging story of how a determined community in rural Kenya and the Central Texas-based Nobelity Project come together, overcome obstacles, and build the first high school in the region.
• Lessons are standards-aligned, teacher-created, classroom-tested and incorporate a variety of teaching strategies and learning styles – with much more to come for next school year. All activities have real world application, with both local and global connections. Appropriate for grades 6-12, and most relevant to middle school Contemporary World Cultures, and World Geography courses.
• Request the DVD or stream the student friendly version of Building Hope, and download new standards-aligned lesson plans and teacher resource materials at www.nobelityinschools.
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