The Teacher Consultant and the Early Childhood Teacher Consultant focus on keeping children in their school by addressing cognitive, social, emotional and behavior delays in children and students from 3 years of age through high school
They will work with teachers and students in any Lutheran school in the SW District to resolve challenges or problems in a child’s development by providing the following service:
- Assessment of children ages 3 through high school.
- Evaluation of children who are having cognitive, social, emotional and behavior difficulties.
- Providing written reports that include an educational plan.
- Interpreting previous test information and help develop appropriate interventions.
- Provide Resources to teachers and parents.
- Make recommendations for behavior intervention, teaching strategies and learning environment changes.
- Pre-School Screenings— we will make suggestions on what to do to screen students.
- Individual student consultation and evaluation - available when teachers would like more information about an individual student’s academic or behavioral strengths and difficulties.
- School–wide services – the most comprehensive option, providing regular assessment, intervention, follow-up and support. This is offered on a contract basis.
- Student Assistance Teams (SAT) – the teacher consultant will help you to establish a committee meeting on a regular basis for collaborative problem solving, support and encouragement.
- Parent and faculty presentations – we present in-services on topics related to children including behavior management, ADHD and needs of learners.
The Teacher Consultant and The Early Childhood Teacher Consultant are available five days a week by appointment. For scheduling, contact Lutheran Special School & Education Services at 414-461-8500 or email tc@lsses.org.