MVA teachers implement and manage Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
Challenges our students may face:
- Lack of impulse control
- Anger management issues
- Mood instability
- Physical & verbal aggression
- Depression/Anxiety
- Peer & family conflict
- Social challenges
- Truancy
- Suspension/expulsion from school
- Isolation & withdrawal
Demonstrated outcomes for our students include:
- Increased positive & pro-social behaviors
- Improved self-management, self-awareness & self-control
- Renewed enjoyment of social interests & activities
- Increased communication and inter-personal relationship skills
- Stepping down to the least possible restrictive environment
Outcomes are based on:
- Evidence-based programs & practices
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Comprehensive assessments
- Data/Assessment driven treatment
- Transition planning
- Demonstrated outcomes
- Aftercare & community service coordination
