Cross-Categorical Collaborative Learning Centers

for students with severe behavioral and emotional disturbance


Special education (ED) classrooms designed to support the unique needs of students with significant emotional and behavioral challenges that impede learning. Students are supported by a team of professionals, which include a teacher, paraprofessional, transition specialist and a mental health specialist, as deemed appropriate by the IEP team. The program design provides a blend of educational and mental health strategies and supports to ensure comprehensive curriculum to meet the social, emotional and academic needs of each student. Supervision is provided by the Educational Service Center of Franklin County for staff and students participating in this program.

What We Offer/Performance Promises:

  • Provide comprehensive services for students with significant emotional and behavioral challenges in the public school setting
  • Promote and facilitate access to the general education environment, with appropriate supports, for students
  • Provide highly skilled and licensed/certified staff including a teacher, paraprofessional and mental health services
  • Develop and implement IEPs designed to meet the unique need of students with emotional and behavioral challenges
  • Provide instruction in academic content areas
  • Provide quality supervision, evaluation and professional development for classroom staff
  • Work collaboratively with district personnel

Key Benefits:

  • Liaison between school and mental health agencies in the community
  • Provide highly trained staff, specializing in the delivery of educational services for students with emotional and behavioral challenges.
  • Small group instruction
  • Team of professionals to assist students, parent and district personnel
  • Highly specialized and structured learning environment

For more information contact: Dr. Barbara Knipe, Barb.Knipe@fcesc.org.