At The Governor Morehead school, we provide a variety of support services to ensure that all of our students have the opportunity to make measurable progress in all areas significant to their education and lives.  

Counseling
Counseling Services, provided in individual and group settings, focus on problem-solving skills, self-esteem, self-advocating and healthy choices. Counseling services for high school students also focus on career planning, applying to college and obtaining adult services after graduation.

Low Vision Services
Low vision services include clinical low vision exams, assistance in obtaining low vision devices and equipment, instruction in the use of devices in school, at home, in the community and the work place.

Communication services provide a variety of support in areas including: articulation, language (form, content and use), fluency, and augmentative/alternative forms of communication.

Assistive Technology
Training in the use of both high tech and low tech devices and equipment including Braille note takers, screen reading and screen enlargement technologies, refreshable Braille devices, and scanning technologies is provided. Classroom computers are equipped with JAWS, ZoomText and other accessibility software. Alternative keyboards such as Intellikeys are provided as needed.

Orientation & Mobility (O & M)
A range of service models for O&M are available depending on individual student needs. Some students receive services over a short period of time. Other students receive an ongoing service model to concentrate on developing O&M skills. Some O & M services are provided in a small-group setting which can also promote more interactive lessons among students.

Activities of Daily Living
Activities of daily living are provided in both an individual and group service model. Areas of focus include skills such as personal hygiene, food preparation, financial management, consumer skills, telephone skills, signature writing, dressing, care of clothing, cleaning, time monitoring and organization.

Occupational and Physical Therapy
Occupational and/or physical therapy is provided to students who have been identified by the IEP team as needing this support in order to access their educational program. Therapists skilled in working with children with sensory impairments work with students in the classroom, the clinic or the community.

Social Work Services
Social services are available for students and families who may require additional support to address medical, psychological, social and educational needs. Social workers provide assistance to students and families to resolve issues which may impede individual educational progress. They work to enhance communication and coordinate services between students, families, agencies and staff.

Student Health Services
The Student Health Services provides short term medical care and referrals to ensure the health and safety of the student body. The Student Health Center, conveniently located in C2 cottage, is staffed with RN's 24 hours per day while school is in session. A Developmental Pediatrician is available to the nurses for telephone consultation 24 hours/day and is on site six hours per week. A Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Practice also provides on site services for the students.
Registration Packet: Medical Forms