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
Karen Koch
Assistant Director of Special Education
Coordinator of the Centralized Day Treatment Committee
4500 Crown Rd.
Liverpool, NY 13090
kkoch@ocmboces.org
315-453-4489
Sue Thomas
Program Director of Turning Point Day Treatment Program
McEvoy Center
1710 NYS Rte. 13
Cortland, NY 13045
607-758-5141
Jason Martin
OCM BOCES McEvoy Center/Turning Point Day Treatment
1710 NYS Route 13
Cortland, NY 13045
607-758-5113
Assistant Director of Special Education
Coordinator of the Centralized Day Treatment Committee
4500 Crown Rd.
Liverpool, NY 13090
kkoch@ocmboces.org
315-453-4489
Sue Thomas
Program Director of Turning Point Day Treatment Program
McEvoy Center
1710 NYS Rte. 13
Cortland, NY 13045
607-758-5141
Jason Martin
OCM BOCES McEvoy Center/Turning Point Day Treatment
1710 NYS Route 13
Cortland, NY 13045
607-758-5113