Special education audits for compliance
Analysis of data
Create programs and processes
Analysis of district evaluations
Develop CST Procedural Manuals for districts
Evaluate effectiveness of programs
Recommend policies and programs essential to the needs of exceptional children.
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Audits -
Administrative OptionsTemporary or interim supervision of special education departments
Knowledge and experience to make decisions in difficult situations
Informed and Effective Decision Making
Exemplary leadership
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Consulting ServicesOversight of Child Study Teams
Mentoring new directors
Educating school board members as to the intricacies of special education code mandates
Evaluate existing programs and make recommendations for improvements
Recommend policies and programs essential to the needs of exceptional children
Establish procedures for evaluation, placement and reappraisal of students in need of special education and/or related services
Facilitate relationships with community agencies and other resources to meet pupils’ special needs
State reports and grant writing (ASSA, NJSmart, Extraordinary Aid, IDEA, etc.)
Provide expert witnesses
Supplementary Aides and Services
Recruitment of Child Study Team professionals
Development of board policy and procedures
IEP facilitation
Mediation/ resolution consultation and preparation
Function as District Advocate -
Director SearchSuperintendent Interview
Staff Survey
Parent Survey
Assistance with print and electronic posting
Assistance with application processing and screening
Preliminary interviews and recruitment
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Expert Witness ServicesSchool Board attorneys often require the service of experts in the field of Special Education to assist in the resolution of disputes. Bryant, Gemza, Keenoy and Kozlik (BGKK) provide consultation, expert witness reports, deposition, resolution sessions and court testimony for the public sector through highly seasoned and respected professionals. We do not represent parents. Expert witness services are applied through our experiences, education and training in the analysis of cases and they are embedded in the professional standards of care, compliance, program quality and best professional practices.
BGKK has provided expert witness reports on Child Find, HIB, sexual harassment, unilateral placements, public school program placements including 504 Accommodation Plans, IEP goals and objectives, student progress reports, IEP computerized systems, school accidents, student discipline, transition programs, special education placements, functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention services, staff retention and hiring of staff.
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Child Study Team ServicesIntense weekly oversight of Child Study Teams to avoid litigation
Oversight and supervision of Child Study Teams and related services to ensure code compliance
Coordinate the activities of Child Study Team members and ensure the placement of individual students with special needs in those educational situations best suited to their requirements
Mediation/ resolution consultation and preparation
Create consistency of services, processes, and organization
Improve compliance
Recruitment of Child Study Team professionals
Development of board policy and procedures
IEP facilitation
Promote a collaborative network within the district
Raise the level of professionalism across all student services within general and special education -
Professional Development & TrainingBGKK provides tailored training to meet your professional development needs for implementation of state and federal requirements such as:
Writing IEPs
Inclusionary Practices
Differentiating Instruction
Accessing the General Curriculum
Accommodations and Modifications for the Classroom and for Assessment
Characteristics of Special Needs Learners
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and Functional Behavior Assessment
Paraprofessional training
Transition Planning
Working with Children identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Assistive Technology (enhancing access to the general curriculum)
I&RS
OCR
Code Compliance
Section 504 and 504 Plans
Speech Services
Bullying/Harassment
Paraprofessionals
LRE
Extended School Year and Regression/Recoupment
Parent Advisory Councils
Manifestation determination
Individual Health Plans
Special Education Legal Implications
Code of Conduct
1:1 Aides
PLCs