Services

At the Tri-Lakes Special Services Cooperative, our commitment to meeting the individualized needs of each child is reflected in the diverse array of services we offer. We recognize that every child is unique, and as such, our services are tailored to address specific areas of development. Our comprehensive approach covers a spectrum of essential domains, ensuring a holistic and personalized intervention strategy.

1. Pre-Academic/Cognition: Our specialized services include interventions geared towards promoting pre-academic and cognitive development. This encompasses activities and instruction designed to enhance a child’s foundational skills, laying the groundwork for future academic success. We employ evidence-based practices and creative approaches to engage young minds and stimulate cognitive growth.
2. Adaptive Skills: The development of adaptive skills is crucial for a child’s ability to navigate daily life. Our services in this area focus on fostering independence and self-sufficiency. This may involve activities that promote personal care, daily routines, and other essential life skills, ensuring that each child can participate fully in various aspects of their daily lives.
3. Speech/Language: Addressing speech and language needs is a key component of our services. We employ a range of interventions to support communication development, whether a child faces challenges in expressive language, receptive language, articulation, or other aspects of communication. Our goal is to facilitate effective communication and enhance language skills.
4. Fine/Gross Motor Skills: Physical development is integral to a child’s overall well-being. Our program targets the refinement of both fine and gross motor skills. Fine motor skills involve the coordination of small muscle movements, such as those used in writing or buttoning a shirt, while gross motor skills involve larger muscle groups and are essential for activities like running and jumping.
5. Social Skills: Recognizing the importance of socialization, our services extend to the development of social skills. We facilitate opportunities for children to engage with peers, promoting positive interactions, cooperation, and the development of interpersonal skills. Social skills training is integral to fostering meaningful connections and preparing children for future social environments.

The determination of which services a student needs involves a comprehensive assessment process. Various tests and evaluation tools are employed to identify the specific areas of strength and challenge for each child. This assessment-driven approach ensures that the interventions provided are precisely tailored to the child’s unique profile, maximizing the effectiveness of our services.

At Tri-Lakes Special Services Cooperative, our commitment to excellence is manifested in our dynamic and responsive approach to early childhood special education. Through our varied services, we strive to empower each child with the skills and support necessary to overcome challenges, embrace their strengths, and embark on a trajectory of successful development.

Center-Based

The Tri-Lakes Special Services Cooperative takes a comprehensive and community-oriented approach to center-based instruction, providing a range of options to accommodate the diverse needs of the children we serve. Our commitment to accessibility is reflected in the strategically located ECSE centers, ensuring that families across various regions have convenient access to our specialized services.

1. Chadwick ECSE Center: The Chadwick ECSE center, situated within or in close proximity to Chadwick, serves as a dedicated hub for early childhood special education. This center is designed to cater to the specific needs of children in the surrounding area, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for their developmental journey.
2. Exeter ECSE Center: The Exeter ECSE center, similarly embedded within or closely connected to the Exeter community, provides a specialized setting for children in this region. The center is equipped to offer targeted services and interventions, ensuring that children receive the support they need to thrive.
3. Kirbyville ECSE Center: Our Kirbyville ECSE center is strategically located to meet the unique needs of children in the Kirbyville area. Whether housed within the school building or on the campus, this center serves as a focal point for early childhood special education, delivering individualized instruction and interventions.
4. Niangua ECSE Center: The Niangua ECSE center is dedicated to providing specialized services for young children within the Niangua community. With a focus on addressing developmental delays and disabilities, this center plays a crucial role in supporting the educational journey of children in the surrounding region.
5. Spokane ECSE Center: Children in the Spokane area benefit from the Spokane ECSE center, where a team of dedicated professionals works to address the unique needs of each child. The center’s location within or near the community ensures accessibility and fosters a sense of community engagement.
6. Forsyth ECSE Center: The Forsyth ECSE center, strategically positioned in or around Forsyth, offers a specialized educational environment for young learners. With a commitment to excellence, this center plays a vital role in the provision of early childhood special education services to the Forsyth community.
7. Thrive Academy (Central Office in Branson): Thrive Academy, located at our central office in Branson, serves as a specialized social and emotional learning center. This academy is designed to address the social and emotional needs of children, providing targeted interventions to support their overall well-being. The central location in Branson enhances accessibility for families across the cooperative.

By offering these strategically located ECSE centers and the Thrive Academy, the Tri-Lakes Special Services Cooperative ensures that families have a variety of options to access specialized services tailored to their child’s unique needs. Each center is committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment, promoting the holistic development of every child in our care

Itinerant

If a center-based option is not the most suitable fit for your child, the Tri-Lakes Special Services Cooperative offers itinerant services as a flexible alternative. Itinerant services provide a personalized approach to early childhood special education by bringing the specialized instruction directly to your child, ensuring that their unique needs are addressed in the comfort of their own environment.

Here’s an expanded overview of itinerant services:

1. Personalized In-Home Support: With itinerant services, a dedicated service provider travels to your home to deliver in-person instruction and interventions. This personalized approach recognizes the importance of creating a familiar and comfortable setting for your child, optimizing the learning experience.
2. Tailored Instruction and Interventions: The itinerant service model allows for highly individualized instruction based on your child’s specific needs. The service provider works closely with you, the parents or guardians, to understand your child’s strengths, challenges, and developmental goals. This collaborative approach ensures that the interventions align with your child’s unique learning profile.
3. Flexible Scheduling: Itinerant services offer flexibility in scheduling to accommodate the unique demands of your family. This can be particularly beneficial for families with diverse schedules or those residing in areas where accessing a center-based option may be challenging.
4. Community Integration: Beyond the home environment, itinerant services can extend into community settings such as local parks, libraries, or other places where your child engages with their surroundings. This approach facilitates the integration of learning experiences into real-world contexts, enhancing the generalization of skills.
5. Family Involvement: Itinerant services actively involve parents or guardians in the learning process. As a crucial part of the child’s support system, you are encouraged to participate in sessions, reinforcing strategies and techniques that can be applied consistently between visits.
6. Continuous Monitoring and Assessment: The itinerant service provider consistently monitors your child’s progress, adjusting interventions as needed to meet evolving developmental needs. Regular assessments and feedback sessions ensure that the educational plan remains aligned with your child’s growth.
7. Transition Planning: As your child progresses, itinerant services can support the transition to different learning environments, such as a center-based option or mainstream educational settings. This continuity in service delivery ensures a seamless transition, promoting sustained progress and success.

Itinerant services from the Tri-Lakes Special Services Cooperative offer a personalized, family-centered, and community-integrated approach to early childhood special education. By bringing specialized instruction to your doorstep, this option aims to maximize convenience while fostering the optimal developmental environment for your child.