Enhanced Behavior Support Services

FAQs

• What is the cost of services?

  The cost of the EBSS services are based on the rates agreed between Kidz Educational Services and the school district. We can assist you in finding the specific rate by reviewing the rate sheet with you.

• How many students can receive services at each center?

  Each center can provide services for 16-18 students at a time. Each school year we provide services for a minimum of 40 students, with that number growing each year, especially with the opening of our Farmingdale location in September 2023 and our new facility in Hawthorne, NY, which opened in June 2024.

• What ages are the students you provide services for?

  We provide services for school-age students; 5-22 years old. The profiles of our students are always changing but we do typically have a range.

• How long is the intake process?

  Once we've received the school district application, we inquire about setting up the observation and once we've received the parent application (or minimally, their contact information), we reach out to them to schedule the screening and the parent interview/tour within a couple of days. For both the observation and the screening, we attempt to schedule them within a week or two of the initial inquiry, however, this can be delayed due to factors outside of our control such as parent availability.

  The observation at the current placement is usually an hour and if possible, it's preferable to speak to the student's current team at this time.

  Most parents prefer to schedule the screening and the interview/tour on the same day. This entire visit is usually about an hour.

• Can a school district representative attend the screening at the center?

  Yes, school district representatives are always welcome and encouraged to join. We can also schedule a tour of our facilities at your convenience.

• How quickly can a student begin receiving services?

  Once the intake is complete, we notify the school district if the student would be a good fit for services within 1-2 days. If a spot is available, we will provide an anticipated start date, which may be as soon as the next week or it could be several weeks depending on several variables including staffing, availability, transportation, etc. If no spots are available (we are at capacity), we'll see if any spots are available at one of the other centers and/or add the student to our waitlist.

• Can students only receive services at the center closest to their school district?

  No, students can receive services at any of our facilities (pending availability), however, we do recommend exploring the closest option for transportation purposes.

• Who is responsible for transportation?

  The school district is responsible for transportation.

• How long do students receive services at the centers?

  Students receive services at the center for varying amounts of time due to several variables. The shortest duration that a student received services was two weeks while other students have been receiving services for several years. On average, most students receive services from us for approximately a year.

  Some students begin receiving services while they are on a waitlist for another long-term placement, making the duration of services short. Some students are ready to transition to a less restrictive environment but continue to receive services with us until they are accepted with a start date which can prolong services. Other students do require our intensive levels of support for longer periods of time until they are ready to transition.

• Where do most students transition to after receiving services at your location?

  Most students transition to less restrictive out-of-district placements, including BOCES. Approximately 10% of students transition back to the school district and approximately 10% transition to residential placement.

• Do you help with the transition out?

  Yes, we offer to assist with all students who are transitioning to new placements. If a student is transitioning back to the school district, we provide outlined plans and can share this with you, if you are exploring this option.