Centralized Day Treatment Committee - Quick Facts

Criteria for Referral

• Axis I diagnosis
• Youth meets OMH eligibility requirements
• Ability to benefit from therapeutic intervention
• History of intervention, hospitalizations, medication
• Risk factors
• Family participation
• Deficits in adaptation to social, school, family settings
• Significant behavioral factors/symptoms
• Ages: 5-18

Referral Process

• School District CSE determines the need for possible evaluation and/or alternative placement for a student
• School District personnel (typically a team that knows and works with the student) completes the Centralized Day Treatment Referral Packet
• The Referral Packet can be found at http://specialeducation.ocmboces.org.  Click on "For District Use Only"
• It is preferred that the packet be electronically emailed to bcussen@ocmboces.org.  If your district does not have scanning capabilities you may send the packet to Karen Koch at OCM BOCES, 4500 Crown Road, Liverpool, NY 13090
• Packet is reviewed by BOCES Special Education Office to determine if all components are included
• BOCES Special Education Office invites school representatives to attend the bi-monthly committee meeting to review the referral
• Referral information is shared with committee members to review prior to the meeting

Contact Information