1.

Name of organization:

Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center

Primary location:

50 East North Street, Buffalo

Contact information:
(phone / email / website):

716-885-8318
info@askbhsc.org
www.askbhsc.org

LEAs where service will be provided:

The Center is located within the Buffalo School District.

2.

Years provider has delivered service:

51 years

3.

Evidence that services have been effective:

Previous studies indicate significant growth in participants’ language and reading skills.

4.

Title of the instructional program, curriculum series to be used (if appropriate):

Fast ForWord® Programs
Language to Literacy Program

5.

Grade level(s) the provider will serve:

Grades 1-12

6.

Content area(s) provider will serve:

English Language Arts (Reading)

7.

Number of sessions provided per week, if applicable:

Five sessions per week, for six to ten weeks

8.

Average length of each service session (minutes/hours):

75 minutes

9.

Duration of the available service period (e.g. September 1 – June 30; September 1 – August 31; weekends only; summer school only; specific number of weeks or hours, other, etc;):

September 1- August 31; Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. during the summer, and 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. during the school year

10.

Type of instruction:

Intensive, computerized and teacher directed language and reading-intervention programs

10a

Description of methods and strategies for serving eligible students with disabilities:

The Center is accessible. Accommodations and supports are in place to serve students with disabilities.

10b

Description of methods and strategies for serving eligible students with limited English proficiency:

The Fast ForWord® and Language to Literacy Programs are effective and appropriate for students with limited English proficiency.

11.

Qualifications of the service provider(s)/instructor(s):

The Center is a State Education Department approved school program, serving children with disabilities.

12.

Reports to parents, teachers, and LEA (Content, frequency, method of delivery):

Written progress reports, including graphs and statistical data, will be provided to the school district, teacher, and parents after the conclusion of each six-week period. Weekly meetings and observation are encouraged.

13.

Will transportation to the service location be provided at no charge if requested?

No

14.

Additional relevant information:

Fast ForWord® and Language to Literacy programs utilize products that build language skills necessary to read effectively.