What Is Compensatory Education?

Compensatory education is an equitable form of reimbursement when a school district does not provide a free and appropriate public education or “FAPE.”

 
The concept behind compensatory education is to place the student in a position that he or she would have been in if there had been no violations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or "IDEA."

Compensatory Education can be in the form of:

• reimbursement for out-of-pocket educational expenses.
• additional prospective services or supports.
• a more supportive educational setting, (such as residential or day school placement.)

Students’ IDEA Rights Have Not Changed During the Pandemic

Congress hasn't waived or changed most requirements related to IDEA at this time.

Although schools were closed from mid March 2020 through the end of the school year, and many schools will not be offering in-person learning at the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year, the rights of eligible students under IDEA remain the same.

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Why Use Gemiini?

Discrete Video Modeling (DVM) promotes generalization and maintenance of skills, no matter the environment. School staff, parents, and caregivers can simply reinforce the targets the student views on Gemiini for continuation of skills across school and home environments.

 

 

Research-Based

An evidence-based practice since 1990, video modeling is a demonstration of the targeted behavior or skill shown to the learner to assist learning in or engaging in a desired behavior or skill.

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Efficient

Student targets can be quickly identified through Gemiini’s online QuickStart Language Assessment to determine the scope and sequence of skills. Teachers can also translate assessment results—such as from the Vineland, ABLLS-R, or VB-MAPP—into instructional content through “keyword” searches of our proprietary online library of over 150,000 videos and therapeutic “playlists” focused on Language, Cognitive, Social, Emotional, and Motor skills.

Customizable

Individualized student programs based on IEP goals and objectives, 504 Plans and curriculum based assessments. (Individualized programs based on behavior analytic assessments, IEP goals, 504 Plans, and curriculum-based assessments. The application of the system can be completed by Gemiini staff, overseen by a qualified professional or parent-mediated.)

Consistent & Collaborative

Allows key team members access to student videos, targets, and progress.  These key team members—such as teachers, SLPs. BCBAs, OTs, and parents—also have the ability to view and if appropriate modify and edit assignments in real-time.

Which Students Benefit from Gemiini?

Students who are behind often have a difficult time attempting to catch up. This gap often grows exponentially after extended time off from school.  Imagine how your school system can improve those struggling students’ outcomes through an on-demand, proprietary online library of 150,000 videos and therapeutic “playlists” focused on Language, Cognitive, Social, Emotional, and Motor Skills.

Gemiini is appropriate to address:

→ All speech and language service hours—regardless of diagnosis or age.

→ Mild/moderate, and ASD special education classroom focused on speech, language, life skills, and early academic skills—regardless of age.

 

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