Each student’s success starts with the referral process and determining if STEP is the right setting for them.
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Can we meet the student’s academic, social and emotional needs?
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Can the student thrive here?
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Are we a good fit?
In order to answer these questions, we review the following referral documents, provided by the district with caregiver permission:
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IEP and recent progress reports
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Evaluations, including but not limited to:
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Psychological, neuropsychological, academic, speech and language, occupational, transitional
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Transcripts and report cards
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Incident reports
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MCAS scores
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Hospital discharge summaries, when relevant
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Any other documentation deemed relevant to share in order to provide our admissions team with information to help us determine fit
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STEP District Referral Form
Our Director reviews referral packets within 48 hours and informs the district representative that either:
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We would like to invite the student and caregiver(s) for a tour and interview.
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We are not able to meet the student’s needs
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We have one or more questions that we need answered prior to making a decision about whether to proceed with the referral.
When we have determined that we may be a good fit for the student, we offer a tour and interview. After the tour and interview, if the student, caregivers and our team feels that Dearborn STEP could be a good fit, the STEP Director offers placement to the district.
The district then communicates with STEP on if the caregivers accept placement.
Once a student has been accepted, our Director will coordinate with the district and caregivers to complete the necessary paperwork, arrange for transportation and establish the evaluation period.
Clinicians will reach out to families to introduce themselves, provide the lunch menu, and answer any questions caregivers may have.
Questions?
Please don’t hesitate to contact us with specific questions or for general guidance:
Scott McGinn, Director
575 Washington Street Unit B
Newton, MA 02458
Phone: 781.641.3743