The Behavior Curriculum Intervention Specialist (BCIS) staff are Licensed Special Educators trained to assess, develop, and implement positive behavioral supports. These services focus on helping people learn more positive and functional skills.
BCIS staff are knowledgeable about developmental disabilities, including but not limited to autism, Down syndrome, and other complex needs.
BCIS staff work collaboratively with local public school staff, families, and other professionals to develop and implement strategies to allow individuals to become more successful and achieve their goals.
Learn more by watching the video below.
Who can receive BCIS services?
- Students between 3-22 years old
- Students who qualify for Cuyahoga DD services
Upon referral, public school district teachers, staff, and families of qualified students can receive services
Based upon a referral, a BCIS may:
- Assess challenging behaviors and make recommendations for positive behavior strategies.
- Design and provide training/coaching and help staff and family members use behavioral strategies.
- Provide consultative services where the individual needs them (home, school, work, recreation).
- Create materials to support interventions and skill development.
- Provide tailored in-service training to support the individual.
Develop recommendations to change curriculum and classroom settings to support the individual.
How to get started?
- For more information about BCIS services, contact Samantha Polczynski, Special Instruction Manager, at polczynski.samantha@cuyahogadd.org or 216-212-8919.
- If you are a school and would like to make a referral for BCIS Services, please complete a form here.
If you are interested in applying for Cuyahoga DD services, contact our Eligibility department at intake@cuyahogadd.org or 216-736-2673.