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Additionally, a good SEIT will find a way to collaborate
with the school staff so that the child’s needs are met
and the school is comfortable with the strategy being
utilized. This is done by working on the goals from a
child’s IEP and developing strategies to help practice
the goals within the context of the class. Keeping
parents and caregivers informed of new strategies is
also an integral part of the collaborative process that
the SEIT facilitates.
At Shema Kolainu – Hear Our Voices we have an all
day SEIT program where the child is in a special
classroom with individualized attention from his/her
SEIT for the entire day. This program provides one-to-
one individualized educational programming for
preschool children, ages 3 to 5, with autism spectrum
disorders and other developmental disabilities. The
SEIT follows the child’s Individualized Education Plan
2. and tracks their goals to ensure they are making
progress.
We also provide SEIT teachers in the home and
community based settings such as the student’s
school, center-based or day program to encourage the
generalization of skills.
If you would like more information regarding our SEIT
program please email us at info@skhov.org