Home-Base Program
Philosophy
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Foster and contribute to a positive school climate
Respect the emotional disability
Develop emotional management skills and strategies through a highly individualized program
Goals
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To establish and maintain regular school and class attendance, engagement, and participation
To reduced the number of student disciplinary incidents
To maintain passing grades in coursework and earn credits toward a diploma
To develop transition skills and to be career/college ready
Components
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Case management by Special Education Teacher with frequent communication between school
and family
Scheduling in Home Base Program for 1 or more periods per day for academic assistance and/or
direct instruction in the four core subjects
Social/Emotional behavior goals to address targeted behaviors
Staff available for immediate support: Special Education Teacher/Case Manager,
Paraprofessional, School Psychologist, School Social Worker
Close communication with community supports by Home Base Team
Behavior Support
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Increased adult supervision
Behavior Support Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans, Crisis Management Plans, as necessary
Therapeutic Support
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Cognitive and behavior counseling (individual and/or group)
Crisis plan and crisis counseling as needed
Academic Support
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Modifications and accommodations to the general curriculum, in all settings, based on a
student’s presenting needs in order to reduce emotional difficulties and increase learning
experiences
Increased progress monitoring and communication with regular education, inclusion and special
education teachers and staff
Transition/Social Support
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Self-management and social management skills-building
Completion of transition activities per IEP, participation in school transition programs &
activities, supported work study
Intake Procedures
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District staff and/or Building Administrator notify Special Education Director and Home Base
Program Team of potential referral
Director and Team conduct comprehensive file review and determine if placement is
appropriate
If placement is appropriate, a PPT, 504 or SRBI meeting is scheduled with student and family to
discuss and determine placement and review/revise program as necessary
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What grades are serviced? Middle and high school students
2. Who is part of the Home Base team? Special Education Director, Special Education Teacher,
Paraprofessional, School Social Worker, School Psychologist
3. What are the major components of the program? Behavior, Therapeutic, Academic,
Transition/Social
4. How are students exited? Goals and objectives have been met