Public and Private Facilities State Agency Schools County/Regional Detention Centers Private Facilities MS School for the Blind MS School for the Deaf MS School for the Arts MS School for Mathematics and Science Alcorn County Regional Correctional Facility Bolivar County Correctional Facility Carroll-Montgomery County/Regional Correctional Facility Chickasaw County RCF Holmes-Humphreys County/Regional Correctional Facility Issaquena County Correctional Facility Jefferson-Franklin County/Regional Correctional Facility Kemper-Neshoba County/Regional Correctional Facility Leake County Correctional Facility Marion-Walthall County/Regional Correctional Facility Winston-Choctaw County/Regional Correctional Facility Millcreek Rehabilitation Centers CARES Diamond Grove Park Academy/Olive Branch Sand Hill Academy Gulf Oaks Therapeutic Day School New Learning Resources Magnolia Speech School Crossroads School/The Crossing University Based Schools USM The Children’s Center for Communication and Development USM Dubard Language School USM Autism Demonstration MSU T.K. Martin Center UMC Children’s Hospital State Adult Correctional Facilities Juvenile Detention Centers State Facilities Central Mississippi Correctional Facility Mississippi State Penitentiary (Parchman) South Mississippi Correctional Institution Adams County Juvenile Detention Center Alcorn County Juvenile Detention Center Desoto County Juvenile Detention Center Forrest County Juvenile Detention Center Harrison County Juvenile Detention Center Hinds County Juvenile Detention Center Jackson County Juvenile Detention Center Jones County Juvenile Detention Center Lee County Juvenile Detention Center Leflore County Juvenile Detention Center Lowndes County Juvenile Detention Center Rankin County Juvenile Detention Center Warren County Juvenile Detention Center Washington County Juvenile Detention Center Yazoo County Juvenile Detention Center Hudspeth Ellisville State School MS Adolescent Center Magnolia Grove School East MS State Hospital MS State Hospital North MS Regional Center South MS Regional Center Lakeside School Roger Amos McMurtry School / Specialized Treatment Facility State Juvenile Correctional Facilities The Youth Offender Unit Walnut Grove Williams School
NOTE: Even in cases where a child has failed the hearing screenings due to medical conditions (e.g., colds, sinus infections, cerumen [earwax], or otitis media [inflammation of the middle ear]), the comprehensive evaluation must be completed. Vision Screening and Evaluation School-Based Vision Screening Vision screenings should be conducted by a licensed professional who has been trained to administer vision screenings and to use vision screening equipment and/or instruments appropriately, such as a school nurse. Administration of first school-based vision screening. To screen children for potential vision difficulties, conduct a screening with the right eye, left eye, and both eyes. If the child wears glasses, then the glasses should be worn during screening. Grades Appropriate Measures for Near-sightedness Ages Appropriate Measures for Far-sightedness PreK to 4th Grade Snellen “E” Hand Chart* Other appropriate eye charts* 3-5 years Near vision chart 5th Grade to 12th Grade Snellen “E” Alphabet Chart* 6-20 years +2.00 lens** * Other instruments may be used, but the scores must be stated in Snellen equivalents. ** It is strongly recommended that no vision testing machine be used for screening children before the 5th grade. Record the results of the vision screening on the Hearing/Vision Screening Report: Part I-B or a similar form. NOTE: If a child cannot be conditioned to respond to a vision screening, a developmentally appropriate quantitative description of the child’s vision must be completed by an individual who (a) works with the child, (b) has knowledge of the child’s vision, and (c) is trained in recognizing developmentally appropriate visual behavior. Use Hearing/Vision Screening Report: Part II-B or a similar form to record the quantitative description. If the student is not able to be conditioned for the vision screening after 2 attempts and Part II of the vision screening report is completed, the student must be referred to a qualified examiner for further evaluation before the comprehensive assessment can continue. Results of first school-based vision screening. If the child demonstrates acceptable near vision for both eyes, and far vision in both eyes and each individual eye, record the child’s far vision acuities
Developmental History (Ages 3 – 9) The Developmental History (Ages 3 – 9) is used to document a parent or guardian’s concerns for their child and information about their child’s overall development and functioning. It should be used to identify concerns that should be examined in depth by the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET). The, or a similar form containing the same information, should be used when considering eligibility under any category, especially for children ages three (3) to nine (9) years of age. The Developmental History (Ages 3 – 9) should be completed as part of a structured interview with the child’s parent or guardian. Most parents/guardians will not be able to complete all areas of the Developmental History (Ages 3 – 9) without adequate guidance and explanations. The child’s parent or guardian should be encouraged—but not required—to answer all of the questions included on the Developmental History (Ages 3 – 9). Make sure parents or guardians are aware that they are not required to answer any questions they do not wish to answer or feel uncomfortable answering. The Developmental History (Ages 3 – 9) should document any concerns of the parent or guardian. If the parent or guardian does not speak English, a translator should be provided to assist with the collection of this information. The person conducting the structured interview should record her/his name and the date the interview was conducted at the end of the form. Developmental History (Ages 10 – 21) The Developmental History (Ages 10 – 21) is used to document a parent or guardian’s concerns for their child and information about their child’s overall development and functioning. It should be used to identify concerns that should be examined in depth by the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET). The Developmental History (Ages 10 – 21), or a similar form containing the same information, should be used when considering eligibility under any category, especially for children ages ten (10) to twenty-one (21) years of age. The Developmental History (Ages 10 – 21) should be completed as part of a structured interview with the child’s parent or guardian. Most parents/guardians will not be able to complete all areas of the Developmental History (Ages 10 – 21) without adequate guidance and explanations.
Responsibility for Children, Child Find, FAPE, and IEPs Responsibility for Child Child Find (Initial Evaluation) Provision of FAPE Develop, Review and Revise IEP State Agency Schools (e.g., MSB/MSD) State Agency School State Agency School State Agency School State Agency School University-Based Program University-Based School, if placed by parent LEA of Residence University-Based School, if placed by parent University-Based School, if placed by parent LEA of Residence, if placed by LEA LEA of Residence LEA of Residence, if placed by LEA LEA of Residence, if placed by LEA County/Regional Detention Center LEA of Residence LEA of Residence LEA of Residence LEA of Residence Juvenile Detention Center Local Sponsoring School District Local Sponsoring School District Local Sponsoring School District Local Sponsoring School District State Juvenile Correctional Facility State Juvenile Correctional Facility State Juvenile Correctional Facility State Juvenile Correctional Facility State Juvenile Correctional Facility State Adult Correctional Facility State Adult Correctional Facility State Adult Correctional Facility, if under 18 years of age State Adult Correctional Facility State Adult Correctional Facility State Adult Correctional Facility N/A, unless child arrives with IEP, if 18 years of age or older State Adult Correctional Facility State Adult Correctional Facility State Facilities State Facilities State Facilities State Facilities State Facilities Private Residential or Day Treatment Facilities LEA of Residence, if placed by LEA LEA of Residence, if placed by LEA LEA of Residence, if placed by LEA LEA of Residence, if placed by LEA N/A LEA of Facility Location, if placed by parent N/A LEA of Facility Location, if Service Plan is provided LEA of Facility Location, if placed by DHS or court LEA of Facility Location, if placed by DHS or court LEA of Facility Location, if placed by DHS or court LEA of Facility Location, if placed by DHS or court Private School N/A LEA of Facility Location, if placed by parent* N/A LEA of Facility Location, if Service Plan is provided LEA of Residence, if placed by LEA LEA of Residence, if placed by LEA LEA of Residence, if placed by LEA LEA of Residence, if placed by LEA * The parent may also request an additional evaluation by the LEA of Residence to consider what services would be made available if the child was to enroll in the LEA of Residence to be provided a FAPE. In these cases, the LEA of Residence may ask for a release of records from the LEA where the Private School is located to obtain any educational records, including assessment records, to assist in their evaluation.
Public and Private Facilities State Agency Schools County/Regional Detention Centers Private Facilities MS School for the Blind MS School for the Deaf MS School for the Arts MS School for Mathematics and Science Alcorn County Regional Correctional Facility Bolivar County Correctional Facility Carroll-Montgomery County/Regional Correctional Facility Chickasaw County RCF Holmes-Humphreys County/Regional Correctional Facility Issaquena County Correctional Facility Jefferson-Franklin County/Regional Correctional Facility Kemper-Neshoba County/Regional Correctional Facility Leake County Correctional Facility Marion-Walthall County/Regional Correctional Facility Winston-Choctaw County/Regional Correctional Facility Millcreek Rehabilitation Centers CARES Diamond Grove Park Academy/Olive Branch Sand Hill Academy Gulf Oaks Therapeutic Day School New Learning Resources Magnolia Speech School Crossroads School/The Crossing University-Based Schools USM The Children’s Center for Communication and Development USM Dubard Language School USM Autism Demonstration MSU T.K. Martin Center UMC Children’s Hospital State Adult Correctional Facilities Juvenile Detention Centers State Facilities Central Mississippi Correctional Facility Mississippi State Penitentiary (Parchman) South Mississippi Correctional Institution Adams County Juvenile Detention Center Alcorn County Juvenile Detention Center Desoto County Juvenile Detention Center Forrest County Juvenile Detention Center Harrison County Juvenile Detention Center Hinds County Juvenile Detention Center Jackson County Juvenile Detention Center Jones County Juvenile Detention Center Lee County Juvenile Detention Center Leflore County Juvenile Detention Center Lowndes County Juvenile Detention Center Rankin County Juvenile Detention Center Warren County Juvenile Detention Center Washington County Juvenile Detention Center Yazoo County Juvenile Detention Center Hudspeth Ellisville State School MS Adolescent Center Magnolia Grove School East MS State Hospital MS State Hospital North MS Regional Center South MS Regional Center Lakeside School Roger Amos McMurtry School / Specialized Treatment Facility State Juvenile Correctional Facilities The Youth Offender Unit Walnut Grove Williams School
Assisting with Coordination of Job Related Supports which involves 1) orienting worker to the community (select travel options, design & implement travel program), 2) establishing rapport with supervisors, coworkers, and family, 3) orienting new employee to the work environment, 4) reassessing job/worker compatibility, 5) identifying strategies to increase worker production rate, and, 5) assisting the VR Counselor in developing and completing all needed work incentive information. Please contact Donny Frazier with the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, P.O. Box 1698, Jackson, Mississippi 39215-1698 or call 601-853-5279 for additional information for the Transition Assistant position. Resources Mississippi Resources National Resources Mississippi Department of Human Services The Mississippi Department of Human Services assists individuals in applying for disabilities claims, developing skills necessary to budget and manage their monies, and to live independently. Social Security Disability Resource Center The goal of the Social Security Disability Resource Center, is to inform readers about how the Social Security Disability and SSI Disability process works from start to finish. This includes what to expect before, during, and after a disability application has been processed, common mistakes that need to be avoided, and what to do and how to react in specific situations (for example, receiving notices of denial, obtaining the status of the claim at different points, providing needed evidence, and undergoing a disability interview with a Social Security Claims Representative). Social Security Administration – Mississippi Area The Social Security Administration- Mississippi Area assists individuals with employment support, and applying for Social Security benefits. Social Security Administrators SSA’s Work Site offers employment support for people with disabilities by providing a focus on matters affecting the employment of Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities. Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services provides resources to help Mississippians with disabilities find new careers, live more independently, overcome obstacles and face new challenges. Rehabilitation Services Administration The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) oversees formula and discretionary grant programs that help individuals with physical or mental disabilities to obtain employment and live more independently through the provision of such supports as counseling, medical and psychological services, job training and other individualized services.