Family Handbook 2018-2019

14 If this situation should arise, the program director will contact the parent in order to make a developmentally appropriate referral. MSC reserves the right to request the withdrawal of any child whose behavior is considered counter-intuitive to a positive classroom atmosphere and whose parents fail to follow up on suggested referrals within a timely manner. Clinicians in Training Students from the doctoral level (Psy.D. and Ph.D.) programs in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University’s the Center for Psychological Services have the opportunity to complete clinical rotations at the Mailman Segal Center for Human Development. As part of their clinical rotation, they are given training on early childhood development, behavior, social and emotional functioning, learning styles, autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities, and intervention strategies. Weekly individual supervision, group supervision, hands-on training, and biweekly didactic seminars and case consultation is provided to properly train and educate the graduate students for their clinical rotations. Students complete rotations throughout the Mailman Segal Center for Human Development and carefully learn to apply the principles of psychology as appropriate to the development of our children and families under the supervision of our licensed psychologist. Postdoctoral Psychology Residents, those who have completed a doctoral degree in psychology or related field, complete clinical training rotations at the Mailman Segal Center for Human Development as well. These advanced trainees are given weekly individual supervision, group supervision, and hands-on training throughout the center. Postdoctoral Psychology Residents complete rotations throughout the Mailman Segal Center for Human Development under the supervision of our licensed psychologist. All graduate students and postdoctoral psychology residents at MSC are required to practice within the ethical code of the American Psychological Association and confidentiality laws of the State of Florida. Comfort Toys Children may bring “cuddlies” (blankets, stuffed animals, and dolls) to comfort them. We ask that toys remain at home so that they do not get broken or lost. Note: Due to safe sleep practice, cuddlies will not be used in infant cribs. Communication We understand that communication between home and school is essential for children’s sense of consistency and stability. Frequent and open communication between our school and parents is a vital component of our program. This information can be conveyed verbally, in writing or, more typically, by email. Please feel free to suggest ways that we can strengthen our partnership with you as together we seek to provide a high-quality learning environment for everyone in our school community. If you need to speak with your child’s teacher, please call our main switchboard at (954) 262-6918 and leave a message for the teacher to return your call. The call will be returned within 24 hours. If you need to leave an emergency message, the office staff will record the message and deliver it to your child’s teacher, immediately.