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LaNora
Emziah
Director, Woodall Program
4312 Harrison
Avenue
Columbus, Georgia
31904
706-748-3166
Fax 706-748-3171 |
Where is the center located?
The main center of the Woodall Program is located
in Columbus, Georgia. The eight-county service area includes Chattahoochee,
Clay, Harris, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Stewart, and
Talbot counties. Satellite classes are located in Harris, Talbot,
and Stewart. In Muscogee County, there are additional classes at Baker
Middle School, Carver High, Hardaway High, Shaw High, and Spencer
High.
How much do the services cost?
Any family regardless of income is eligible for
these services. The program is part of the Georgia
Psychoeducational Network (GPN) and is funded by the Georgia State Legislature
through the State Department of Education.
Who are the SEBD students?
The severely emotionally disturbed/behavior disordered
students are those who have severe emotional disturbance such as schizophrenia
and adjustment reactions; severe behavioral disorders resulting from, but not
limited to, neurological impairment, autism, cultural deprivation, developmental
lag, and family-related problems. Eligibility for psychological education programs
does not include socially maladjusted students unless it is determined that they
are also severely emotionally disturbed. Ordinary classroom behavior problems
and social problems, such as delinquency and drug abuse, do not automatically
qualify a student for
placement.
What services are offered to SEBD students?
Therapeutic education programs
In-school follow-up
Teacher conferences and services
Psychological and educational assessments
Individualized academic instruction
Parent conferences and services
Consultant services to schools and agencies
How are students referred to the program?
Any student from birth through age 21 with suspected
severe emotional or behavioral disorders may be referred
to the Woodall Program. Students referred to the Woodall Program may exhibit
a variety of presenting problems; however, in order to be considered for placement,
it must be determined through the intake process and the placement committee
meeting that the major presenting problems are emotional in nature, unless they
are due to autism. Following a comprehensive assessment, eligibility is
determined, and an individualized education plan (IEP) is developed by a placement
committee, which should include the student's parents, regular education teacher,
and a representative of the local education agency. Parental consent for placement
is required
before a student can receive services.
What is the treatment program?
The therapeutic education program helps students
resolve their emotional conflicts by developing new skills and building on existing
skills. Praise, encouragement, and positive experiences help them become more
self-confident. Each student's program is individualized to meet the goals of
his/her IEP. Students attend psychological education classes daily. The
goals of most psychological education classes are to
help students to
Strengthen developmental skills
Participate in large and small group settings
Learn more acceptable behaviors
Respond appropriately to people and the
environment
Work independently
Establish friendships
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