OPTIONS Student/Parent Handbook 2019-2020
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DCIU OPTIONS – Organized Procedures Toward Integrated Outcomes In Natural Settings
200 Yale Ave., Morton, Pa 19070 | 610-938-9000 ext. 2317The OPTIONS handbook is written for the students and parents of the Delaware County Intermediate Unit Education Center (DCIU Education Center). It is a quick reference for important school information and is current at the time of publication. At times there may be changes to policies and procedures that occur after publication and distribution. We will make every effort to provide notice of any changes that may occur during the school year. We welcome any comments or suggestions for additional information you would find useful.
OPTIONS Values
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Mission
The mission of the Delaware County Intermediate Unit, a regional educational service agency, is to provide leadership in the development and delivery of quality, cost-effective programs and services to school communities.Beliefs
- We believe in our commitment to provide diverse and flexible educational programs and services within a safe environment by fostering the development of learning communities of integrity and excellence.
- We pledge to promote forward thinking, creativity, partnerships, and to encourage positive change.
- We will seek to maintain our entrepreneurial spirit while developing meaningful goals that indicate the success of our mission.
Vision
DCIU empowers partnerships that Drive, Create, Inspire, and Understand excellence in education.
- Drives strategic forward movement
- Creates dynamic innovative solutions
- Inspires limitless possibilities
- Understands challenges and aspirations
OPTIONS Philosphy
- We welcome your child to DCIU OPTIONS Transition Services. Transition has been defined as a process involving “a change in status from behaving primarily as a student to assuming emergent independent roles in the community.” OPTIONS is a person-centered program providing opportunities in the community for students to develop the necessary skills, habits, and attitudes for employment, travel, daily living skills and recreation and leisure skills. All referrals to OPTIONS are made through the Director of Special Education or Pupil Services when a student’s IEP team believes he or she is prepared to participate in transition services offered at the Intermediate Unit. All placements are individualized and based on each student’s current needs and goals.
- OPTIONS staff is available to attend all assessment (ER) and planning (IEP) activities. The staff wants to work with both you and your child’s current school program. As a team, we can help assess the content, direction and appropriateness of transition services for your child.
We want your son or daughter to feel empowered and embrace their own learning. We will distinguish current levels, and identify goals for their future. Whether they want to attend college, be independently employed or be meaningfully involved in their community we will work closely with the team so as adults they can achieve success. We look forward to working with you and empowering your students.
Regards,
Sonya Korinth
OPTIONS Supervisor
610-938-9000 x 2317
skorinth@dciu.org
OPTIONS Information
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- Attendance
- Bullying and Harrassment
- Discipline
- District Transportation
- Drug & Alcohol Policy
- Hours
- Immunization Requirements
- Nicotine Policy
- Parent Guardian Requests
- Restricted Items
- Safety
- School Closing & Inclement Weather
- School Health Guidelines
- School Property
- School Records & Confidentiality
- Staff
- Student Dress Code
- Student Parking
- Student Searches
- Use of Auto Inhalers
- Visitation
- Attendance