Special Education

Centralized Day Treatment Committee - Quick Facts

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• 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

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1. School District CSE determines the need for possible evaluation and/or alternative placement for a student
2. 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 vgilbert@ocmboces.org. If your district does not have scanning capabilities you may send the packet to Bryan Finlon at OCM BOCES, 4500 Crown Road, Liverpool, NY 13090
3. Packet is reviewed by BOCES Special Education Office to determine if all components are included
4. BOCES Special Education Office invites school representatives to attend the bi-monthly committee meeting to review the referral
5. Referral information is shared with committee members to review prior to the meeting

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Bryan Finlon
Director of Special Education
Coordinator of the Centralized Day Treatment Committee
4500 Crown Rd.
Liverpool, NY 13090
bfinlon@ocmboces.org 315-453-4477

Turning Point Day Treatment Program
Cortlandville Campus
1710 NYS Rte. 13
Cortland, NY 13045
607-758-5141

OCM BOCES Cortlandville Campus/Turning Point Day Treatment
1710 NYS Route 13
Cortland, NY 13045
607-758-5113