Special Ed Service Providers

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Search Terms: Special Ed Service Providers

The Service Providers tool lists the service providers who can provide services to students based on the needs identified in the special education documents. Providers are usually the individuals providing the services, compared to Service Positions, which are roles such as speech therapist or braille instructor.

Screenshot of the Service Providers tool.Image 1: Special Ed Service Providers

Existing service providers can be modified by clicking the Name of the provider in the Providers Editor, making modifications and clicking the Save button in the action bar. Service Providers that are active will appear in bold.

Create a New Service Provider

  1. Select the New button in the action bar.
  2. Select a name in the Link to Person field. Service provider records are linked to the record of the individual within Census. The individuals available in this dropdown list are those who have Special Ed indicated on their District Assignments.
  3. The individual's name will appear in the Name field based on their Census record. Changes can be made to the name based on how the person should be identified on IEPs.
  4. Enter the name of the Agency with whom the provider is affiliated.
  5. Enter the Address of the provider.
  6. Enter the Phone number of the provider.
  7. Mark the Active checkbox to indicate if this service provider should appear to be selected in special education documents.
  8. Indicate if the provider should be Excluded from Billing. This field is not currently in use.
  9. Click the Save button to save the service.

Service Providers are selected on Service Editors on Plans (Related Services, Supplemental Services, etc.) This image shows an example of how service providers are used in special education documents. Documents vary by state.

Screenshot example of how service providers are used in special education documents. Image 2: Example of Service Providers in a Special Education Document