Supplemental Educational Services
Service Summary Information
Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center
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Name of organization: |
Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center |
Primary location: |
50 East North Street Buffalo, NY 14203 |
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Contact information: |
716-885-8318 info@askbhsc.org www.askbhsc.org |
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LEAs where service will be provided: |
Erie Co., Niagara Co., Orleans Co., Wyoming Co., Chautauqua Co., Cattaraugus Co., Allegany Co, Genesee Co., and Monroe Co. | |
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Years provider has delivered service: |
56 years |
3. |
Evidence that services have been effective: |
Previous studies indicate significant growth in participants’ language and reading skills. |
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Title of the instructional program, curriculum series to be used (if appropriate): |
Fast ForWord® Programs Language to Literacy Program |
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Grade level(s) the provider will serve: |
Grades K-12 |
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Content area(s) provider will serve: |
English Language Arts (Reading) |
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Number of sessions provided per week, if applicable: |
2-5 sessions per week, for 6-20 weeks |
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Average length of each service session (minutes/hours): |
75 minutes |
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Duration of the available service period (e.g. September 1 – June 30; September 1 – August 31; weekends only; summer school only; specific number of weeks or hours, other, etc;): |
September 1- August 31; Monday through Saturday; 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. during the summer, and 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. during the school year. |
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Type of instruction: |
Intensive, computerized and teacher directed language and reading-intervention programs. |
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Description of methods and strategies for serving eligible students with disabilities: |
The Center is accessible. Accommodations and supports are in place to serve students with disabilities. |
10b |
Description of methods and strategies for serving eligible students with limited English proficiency: |
The Fast ForWord® and Language to Literacy Programs are effective and appropriate for students with limited English proficiency. |
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Qualifications of the service provider(s)/instructor(s): |
The Center is a State Education Department approved school program, serving children with disabilities. |
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Reports to parents, teachers, and LEA (Content, frequency, method of delivery): |
Written progress reports, including graphs and statistical data, will be provided to the school district, teacher, and parents after the conclusion of each six-week period. Weekly meetings and observation are encouraged. |
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Will transportation to the service location be provided at no charge if requested? (Note: LEAs are not required to provide or pay for transportation) |
No |
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Additional relevant information: |
Fast ForWord® and Language to Literacy programs utilize products that build language skills necessary to read effectively. |