Read below to learn more about the services offered by the Mosinee School District.

Assistive Technology
Assistive technology is any device and/or service that is determined by the IEP Team to be needed to provide the student with equivalent access to the curriculum. Assistive technology must be considered for any student receiving special education.

You can learn more about Assistive Technology on Wisconsin's DPI Website.

Early Childhood
Special education and related services is a state and federally mandated program for children (ages 3-5) who meet state eligibility criteria because they are experiencing developmental delays. Eligibility for children is determined by criteria that have been established by federal and state rules and regulations.

School districts and other public agencies are responsible for locating, identifying and evaluating eligible children and offering a free and appropriate public education (FAPE). Special education and related services for preschool age is referred to as early childhood special education. It is important to remember that special education is not a place but a system of services and supports for children with disabilities.
 

You can learn more about Early childhood on Wisconsin's DPI Website.

Guidance/Counseling
The counselor works directly with students individually, in small groups, and in the classroom. The counselor consults with parents, teachers, school administrators, and other professional and community service providers in a cooperative effort to meet the needs of students.

Our school counseling program provides services through the following:

• School Guidance Curriculum: Academic skills support, organizational, study and test taking skills, education in understanding self and others, coping strategies, peer relationships and social skills, communication, problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolution, career awareness and exploration, diversity awareness, and health and safety concerns.
  
   
• Individual Student Planning: Advisement, goal setting and decision-making, academic planning, placement, referral and follow-up, career planning, and transition planning.
  
   
• Responsive Services: Individual and small group counseling, individual/family/school crisis intervention, peer facilitation, consultation/collaboration and referrals.
  
   
• System Support: Professional development, consultation, collaboration and teaming, community outreach, program management and operation.

You can learn more about Guidance/Counseling on Wisconsin's DPI Website,

Health Care
School nurses work to maximize each student's potential to learn and grow by providing the best possible health care. They are responsible for protecting and promoting the health of all students. School nurses are health care professionals who work with other school personnel to plan and carry out a total school health program.

In most cases, school nurses can consult with staff regarding students, observe and have contact with students, and provide follow up services without a formal referral or consent. Special assessments and interventions may require parental consent.
 

You can learn more about Health Care on Wisconsin's DPI Website.

Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapists work in the school setting to help the teacher, parent, and other educational team members turn frustration into success for their student.

School-based Occupational Therapy referrals may occur when child consistently experiences difficulty in any of the following areas:

• Handwriting (cursive or printing)
   
• Self-help i.e. eating, dressing, and using restrooms during the school day
   
• copying off the board
   
• using scissors
   
• manipulating small classroom objects
   
• organizing belonging, school books and materials
   
• sitting still
   
• using playground equipment

The Occupational Therapist evaluates the child in the school setting to determine what is preventing attainment of the educational goals. The occupational Therapist provides strategies for the student and teacher to better achieve goals.
 

You can learn more about Occupational Therapy on Wisconsin's DPI Website.

Physical Therapy
Physical therapists work with other professionals to assist children with disabilities to access their education. This includes activities of a school day, like: moving throughout school grounds, sitting, standing in line or at the board, moving throughout the school or through the building. Interventions may include adaptations to school environments, working with a student on motor skills, assistance with identifying and getting special equipment, and collaboration with school staff and other professionals.

You can learn more about Physical Therapy on Wisconsin's DPI Website.