Speech and Language (SI/LI)

• In addition to being disability categories, students with speech and/or language needs may qualify for services under the related services umbrella. For more information about Speech and/or Language as a related service, contact the Speech-Language Pathologist: Treeva Fountain, 850-487-7897 or fountaint@leonschools.net
• Florida Department of Education: Speech/Language as a Related Service

Occupational or Physical Therapy (OT/PT)

• The district ensures that students with gross and fine motor difficulties have access to consultative services provided to the classroom teacher by physical and occupational therapists. Therapy is provided for students meeting state board eligibility criteria. For more information, contact the referral coordinator: Melissa Barton, 850-487-160 or bartonm@leonschools.net
• Florida Department of Education: OT/PT Related Services

Assistive Technology (AT)

• Assistive Technology (AT) is a related service program that provides screenings, evaluations, assistive devices/software and training to ESE students. School-based AT is designed to assist the student in accessing and succeeding in their learning environment. AT services may include (but are not limited to) observation, consultation, assessment, trialing of assistive technology devices or software, training both staff and students to use equipment and maintaining assistive technology devices. For more information about Assistive technology, contact the referral coordinator at your school site or  Angelia Smith, 850-487-7160 or smitha14@leonschools.net

Adaptive Physical Education

• Adaptive Physical Education services are provided for any Leon County student who is in need of special services in order to successfully participate in a general physical education class. Physical education services range from teacher consultation to specially designed physical education in the general physical education setting. This program offers modified physical activities and is provided through an IEP process or on a consultation/request for support basis. For more information about Adaptive Physical Education, contact Melba Jacobs, 850-487-7160 or jacobsm@eonschools.net