Placement Process

Educational Options offers a systematic and effective placement process along with case management services for families nationwide:

• Interview with the parents/guardians to assess the situation and discuss specific needs including types of schools, treatment options, social, geographic and financial considerations.
• Conversation with the student (if available) to assess personality, interests and goals.
• Educational and Psychological Evaluation of transcripts, reports, recommendations, current testing, activities and interests.
• Speaking with individuals who interact with student including therapists, school personnel, legal professionals and/or family friends for historical and clinical input
• Support and education for parents through phone conversations, personal meetings, and electronic communications.
• Referrals to psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists, speech/language pathologists, occupational therapists, tutors and/or attorneys specializing in special education law, or financial counselors when necessary.
• Research and investigation into appropriate school/program placement that match your family's individual needs leading to a formal presentation of your options.
• Initiation of the admissions process while family completes all necessary paperwork. (The final choice of school/program is always the responsibility of the family.)
• Assistance with transportation arrangements when necessary.
• Ongoing advocacy and support including continual communication regarding progress with school or therapeutic staff and/or home therapists or others.
• In an emergency situation, Educational Options may arrange placement within 24-48 hours.

IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION AND YOU NEED IMMEDIATE HELP, CALL 911 OR GO TO YOUR NEAREST HOSPITAL