ALMC - Staff

Augmentative Learning and Movement Center: Vermont-based Special Education Schools and Center with a focus on Autism

ALMC Staff

The Augmentative Learning and Movement Center maintains a highly trained staff to work with our population. Annually, the staff is trained in CPR and emergency physical interventions and protective holds. Continually, the school staff is monitored and coached on data collection and positive behavior support plans. Our staff is also afforded the opportunity to attend continuing education sessions relevant to their discipline.

Educator	Assists in developing curriculum that matches Vermont State framework Assists in developing thematic units and activities that support the Vermont Stae frameworks Helps to create community activities Works with special educators and all other services to help create a healthy school environment for all students
Special Educator	Assists in shaping curriculum to meet individual student needs Assists in creating student schedule Demonstrates and models intervention strategies and provides feedback to direct service staff Works with team to problem solve issues related to implementation
Applied Behavior Analyst / Clinical Behaviorist	Assesses adaptive behavior skills Creates positive behavior support plan Creates data collection tools Creates data analysis graphs and provide recommendations/revisions to team Demonstrates and models intervention strategies and provides feedback to direct service staff Works with team to problem solve issues related to implementation
Speech and Language Pathologist	Assesses speech and language skills Provides speech and language recommendations in treatment plans Provides consultation to local SLP for specific skill area needs Demonstrates and models intervention strategies and provide feedback to direct service staff Works with team to problem solve issues related to implementation Augmentative/Alternative Communication, SLP Consultation Provides augmentative or alternative communication consultation, programming and services
Occupational Therapist	Assesses sensory processing skills, fine and gross motor skills, visual motor skills, and activities of daily living Provides recommendations in treatment plan Demonstrates and models intervention strategies and provides feedback to direct service staff Works with team to problem solve issues related to implementation
Service Coordinator	Coordinates service provided by ALMC Manages ALMC files Collects and disseminates progress report information Serves as the team’s contact person for ALMC staff and services Creates agendas and facilitate regular team meetings
Medical Consultation (as needed and arranged)	Reviews medical/psychiatric concerns and conditions and provides recommendations to treatment team Conducts evaluations as arranged by local schools Works with team to problem solve issues related to implementation