Low Incidence Services

Educational Audiologist

Provides the following services

  • Works with school nursing staff to coordinate yearly hearing evaluation needs and follow-up assessment for referrals from school-managed screening programs, to help identify educationally significant hearing losses

  • Consults with teachers, parents and staff to discuss listening accommodations for hearing impaired students

  • Shares information with school personnel from outside agencies, such as the clinical audiologist, physician or speech and hearing centers

  • Provides information about the impact of hearing loss on classroom learning to teachers and support staff.

  • Evaluates the classroom/environment for noise issues

  • Conducts comprehensive hearing evaluations in the school setting

  • Provides management for hearing aid and classroom amplification technologies

  • Assist the educational team in program placement decisions

  • provides referrals to medical and community-based audiology services

  • Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and the decision making process

  • Counsels families and students about the effects of hearing loss, both within and outside of the classroom environment.

  • Provides training to staff regarding classroom amplification benefits and use, strategies for classroom accommodations, and more

  • Educates students about hearing loss, amplification technology, and noise pollution.

  • Supports special education teachers and teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing

  • Advocates for the classroom listening needs for all students

  • Supports area school districts by meeting the federally mandated requirements of IDEA legislation for services delivery to students experiencing hearing loss.

audiology@cesa11.k12.wi.us

Audiology Loaner Equipment

Loaner equipment is available to participating school districts to assist in hearing screenings of young students (Early childhood to 2nd Grade).  Fun and functional, these devices are specifically designed to obtain accurate results in a method that young children find very approachable.  Click here for more information on the equipment.

The Educational audiologist will be available for ONE day of screening assistance per district, which could be a developmental day screening or help with the young students enrolled in the district.

Email angier@cesa11.k12.wi.us to reserve these items.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teachers

Provide services to students identified by an IEP Team who qualify for special education and require Deaf and Hard of Hearing services.  They provide consultative services to parents and educational staff.

Educational Interpreters/Tutors

Provides services to students identified by an IEP Team who qualify and require interpreting services to benefit from special education.  Interpreters/Tutors work to improve, develop, restore, and maintain a student’s access to language in educational environments and provide consultative services to educational staff​.

Occupational Therapists

School-based occupational therapy services aim to help students develop the skills needed for effective participation in school and daily life. Key aspects include:

  • Assessment and Evaluation: Identifying students' strengths and challenges related to their ability to engage in academic and daily activities.

  • Individualized Education Plans (IEPs): Collaborating with educators and families to create and implement plans tailored to the student's specific needs.

  • Skill Development: Working on fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, and cognitive skills to enhance students' ability to perform tasks like writing, using tools, and managing personal needs.

  • Adaptive Strategies and Tools: Recommending and training in the use of adaptive equipment or modifications to support the student’s learning and participation.

  • Classroom Support and Modifications: Advising teachers on strategies and classroom adjustments to better support students with diverse needs.

  • Consultation and Collaboration: Working with teachers, parents, and other professionals to address the student's needs and ensure a coordinated approach.

The overall goal is to help students develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed in school and daily life activities.

Speech and Language Pathologists

School-based speech and language services support students with communication disorders to improve their ability to participate in educational activities and social interactions. Key services include:

  • Assessment and Evaluation: Identifying speech and language disorders through comprehensive evaluations to understand the student’s specific needs.

  • Individual and Group Therapy: Providing targeted therapy to address issues such as articulation, fluency, language comprehension, expressive language, and social communication.

  • Individualized Education Plans (IEPs): Collaborating with educators and parents to develop and implement IEPs that include specific speech and language goals and accommodations.

  • Classroom Support: Advising teachers on strategies and modifications to support the student’s communication needs within the classroom setting.

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): Assessing and providing AAC devices or systems for students who need them to communicate effectively.

  • Monitoring and Progress Tracking: Regularly reviewing and adjusting therapy goals based on the student’s progress and changing needs.

The goal is to enhance students' communication skills to support their academic success and social development.

Physical Therapists

Provide services to students who qualify and who require physical therapy to benefit from special education as identified by an IEP team.  Physical therapists work to improve, develop, restore or maintain a student’s motor function in educational environments.  They provide consultative services to parents and educational staff.  Consistent with state and federal law, school physical therapists are related service personnel.

Visually Impaired Teacher

School-based services for students with visual impairments focus on helping them access and succeed in their educational environment. Key services include:

  • Assessment and Evaluation: Identifying the extent of the visual impairment and its impact on the student's learning and daily activities.

  • Individualized Education Plans (IEPs): Developing tailored plans in collaboration with educators, parents, and specialists to address the student's unique needs.

  • Instructional Support: Providing specialized instruction in areas such as braille, adapted reading materials, and the use of assistive technology to support learning.

  • Classroom Accommodations: Advising on and implementing modifications like enlarged print, tactile materials, or seating arrangements to improve accessibility.

  • Assistive Technology: Recommending and training students in the use of tools such as screen readers, magnification devices, or electronic braille displays.

  • Social and Emotional Support: Addressing social integration and emotional well-being through counseling and peer support programs.

  • Family and Staff Training: Educating families and school staff on how to support the student’s needs effectively.

These services aim to ensure that students with visual impairments can fully engage in their education and achieve their academic and personal goals.

Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M)

School-based orientation and mobility (O&M) services are designed to help students who are blind or visually impaired develop skills for safely navigating their environment. Key components include:

  • Orientation Training: Teaching students how to know where they are in space and how to get to where they want to go and understanding the relationship between the two. 

  • Mobility Training: Providing instruction on how to use mobility aids (like long, white canes) and techniques to move safely and independently within various environments, such as school buildings, playgrounds, residential and rural neighborhoods, public buildings, business districts, etc...

  • Travel Skills: Educating students on how to travel to and from different locations using different modes of transportation, depending on what’s available, and learning how to effectively plan trips and routes. 

  • Classroom and Campus Navigation: Assisting students in finding their way around school buildings, grounds, classrooms, and parking lots.

  • Safety Awareness: Teaching strategies to identify and respond to potential hazards in the environment.

  • Collaboration: Working with teachers, parents, and other school staff to ensure that O&M strategies are integrated into the student's daily routine and educational plan.

  • Assessment and Evaluation: Regularly assessing the student’s progress and adjusting instruction and strategies as needed.

The aim is to foster independence and ensure that students with visual impairments can navigate their educational environment safely and efficiently and to prepare them for transition to college or work after high school. 

Lindsey Van Straten- 715-986-2020 ext. 2215 - lindseyv@cesa11.k12.wi.us

For more information contact Brandon Robinson - 715-986-2020 ext. 2115 or Patrick Vavra - 715-986-2020 ext. 2215