John A. Ferguson Senior High School mtss and rti process

John A. Ferguson Senior High School

MTSS and RTI Process

In an effort to provide students with appropriate services that will assist them in individualizing their education, John A. Ferguson Senior High School has implemented the MTSS Leadership Team and RTI. The purpose of the MTSS Leadership Team is to identify students’ at-risk and provide evidenced-based interventions through a problem solving approach known as RTI or Response to Intervention. In the event that special education services are necessary, the MTSS Leadership Team carefully ensures that a student receives the appropriate screening, testing, and services.

The RTI process consists of three levels or TIERS. Each TIER is designed to problem solve specific student issues and assist the student in making academic gains. The team meets a minimum of once a month, in order to screen, identify students’ at-risk, and problem solve. The MTSS Leadership Team monitors and assists individual counselors to provide the assistance needed for at-risk students, in order to move them through the problem-solving process as effectively and efficiently as possible.

The MTSS Leadership Team consists of:

Ms. Kathy Guerra, Assistant Principal

Dr. Fernando A. Laracuente, Guidance Counselor

Dr. Maria L. Rodriguez, School Psychologist

Dr. Karen Silva-Haj, School Social Worker

Ms. Rachel Sturgeon, Behavior Specialist

Ms. Tracy Pezoldt, TRUST Counselor

Other MTSS Team members are invited on a needs basis depending on the TIER level and issues being addressed.

The MTSS Team also reviews cases for possible evaluation and problem solving due to emergency issues (ex.: Baker Act). The team determines if further services are warranted and will provide any needed intervention that may help stabilize the child to meet his/her educational goals.

RESOURCE LIST

LISTA DE RECURSOS

2013-2014

The following is a list of agencies in your community that can assist you, and provide services for your family. Please make sure to confirm method of payment/fees before you set up your first appointment. Parents, guardians, and students are responsible for all expenses and fees associated with all outside agencies.

A continuación le provéemos una lista de agencias de ésta comunidad que ofrecen servicios psicológico/sociales para Ud. Y su familia. Asegurense de confirmar metodo de pago es antes de hacer su primera cita. Padres, tutores y estudiantes serán responsable por todos los honorarios correspondientes a estas agencias.

Additional hospitals, programs, agencies, and clinics can be found in the Yellow Pages of your phone book under:

Además, existen otras agencias, clínicas, y programas de hospitales que pueden encontrarse en sus guias telefónicas y/o paginas amarillas. Estan bajo las siguientes categorias:

Drug abuse and addiction

Counselors

Marriage and family

Psychologists

Psychiatrists
GENERAL RESOURCES
Switchboard of Miami

190 NE 3^rd St

[phone]

www.switchboardmiami.org

United Way AIRS 2-1-1

Call 211 from service area

[phone] alternate number

www.211us.org

Up Front Drug Information – Switchboard of Miami

13287 SW 124^th Street

[phone]

EMERGENCY & CRITICAL CARE

(IN CASE OF A LIFE THREATENING OR CRISIS SITUATION CALL 911)
Citrus Health Network

4175 West 20th Ave.

Hialeah, Fl.

[phone]

Miami Children’s Hospital

3100 SW 62^nd Ave.

Miami, FL

[phone]

[phone]


Jackson Rape Treatment Center

16110 NW 12th Ave.

Miami, FL

[phone]

Domestic Violence (24 hour hotline)

South Dade [phone]

North Dade [phone]

Services are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week---FREE OF CHARGE

Injunctions/Restraining orders & Protection [phone]
Miami Behavioral Health Center – Mobile Crisis Unit

24 Hours a day [phone]

RUNAWAY & HOMELESS SERVICES
Miami Bridge Shelter (South)

326 NW 3rd Ave.

Homestead, FL

[phone]

Miami Bridge Shelter (Central)

2810 NW South River Drive

Miami, Fl.

[phone]

Covenant House Florida

1 [phone]

OTHER IMPORTANT RESOURCES

Care Resources Center

www.careresource.org

HIV/AIDS referral & testing

[phone]

Miami Bridge-First Stop For Families

Lockouts/Ungovernable Children

[phone]
CINS/FINS Services for Parents

Ungovernable children

www.floridanetwork.org

[phone]

TASK--Involuntary evaluation of substance abusing minors & adults.

Ex Parte Orders—Involuntary evaluations & treatment of minors & adults

73 West Flagler Street Suite 234

[phone]

Injunctions/Restraining Orders

South Dade Government Center

10710 SW 211^th Street

Domestic Violence Room #1100

[phone]

[phone]

EMANCIPATION & ADULT SERVICES
Emancipation & Legal Assistance

[phone]

Emancipation Program (prepares students for independent living)

Institute for Children and Family Health

www.icfhinc.org

9380 Sunset Drive

Olga Capriata, LCSW

(305)-274-3172
Anxiety & Phobia
Florida International University-Childhood Anxiety & Phobia Program

University Park Campus

11200 SW 8^th Street

HLS 1 Room 140

[phone]
Institute for Child and Family Health

9380 Sunset Drive Suite B120

www.icfhinc.org

[phone]

PHYSICAL & SEXUAL ABUSE
Charlee House (children to adult 21 years old)

155 South Miami Avenue Suite 700

[phone]
Family Resource Center (FREE)

155 S Miami Ave #400

www.frcflorida.org

[phone]

Journey Institute- Sexual Abuse Counseling

www.familycounseling.org

7412 Sunset Drive

[phone]

Kristi House – Sexual Abuse Counseling

www.kristihouse.org

1265 NW 12th Ave.

Miami, Fl

[phone]
SUPPORT GROUPS
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) [phone]
NA (Narcotics Anonymous) [phone]
Grief Counseling

Children’s Bereavement Center

[e-mail]

305-668-4902

COUNSELING/PSYCHOTHERAPY
CHI CMHC- West Perrine Community Health Center

18255 Homestead Avenue

Miami, FL 33157

www.chisouthfl.org

[phone]
Dade Family Counseling

4343 West Flagler suite 100

www.dadefamily.com

[phone]

Goodman Center for Psychological Services

Carlos Albizu University

2173 NW 99th Ave.

Miami, Fl

[phone]

Hispanic Coalition (Free)

3830 SW 137^th Ave.

Miami, FL 33175

www.miami.com/hispanic-coalition

[phone]


Institute for Child and Family Health

9380 Sunset Drive Suite B120

www.icfhinc.org

[phone]

University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Hospital

1695 NW 9th Ave., 3^rd floor

Mental Health Services [phone]
Miami Behavioral Health Center

www.mbhc.org

[phone]

Services are provided at the school site and at home

New Era Health Center

9600 SW 8th Street #1

www.newerahealthcenter.com

[phone]

PsychSolutions Inc.

16201 SW 95^th Avenue, Suite 301

[phone] ext: 202

Services are provided at the home and school site if the family is covered under Medicaid

Southern Winds

4225 West 20th Avenue

Hialeah, FL 33012

305-558-9700

Toxicology Testing Services

Toxicology Testing Services

5426 NW 79th Ave.

[phone]
DRUG/ALCOHOL TREATMENT
South Miami Hospital/Baptist Health South Florida

Adolescent Addiction Unit

6200 SW 73^rd Street

[phone]

Here Is Help

9016 SW 152nd Street

[phone]

Institute for Child and Family Health

9380 Sunset Drive Suite B120

www.icfhinc.org

[phone]

Jackson Memorial Hospital

1695 NW 9th Ave.

[phone] - 24 hour services
Regis House (ages 16 and above- court mandated)

2010 NW 7^th Street

[phone] ext. 210

Spectrum Program

Various office locations

Outpatient- [phone]

Residential- [phone]

Drug Abuse Treatment Continued …
The Village

400 NE 31^st St.

[phone]

Residential- [phone]

RESIDENTIAL PSYCH. HOSPITALS
Highland Park Pavilion/Jackson Memorial Hospital

1695 NW 9th Ave.

[phone]

A critical service provided by this facility, is the additional referral and assistance in finding the appropriate services to meet your needs.

Miami Children’s Hospital

6125 SW 31st Street

[phone]

[phone]