Educationally Related Support Services (ERSS)

If a student meets the North Merrick School District criteria, he or she will be eligible to receive speech improvement services or Educationally Related Support Services (ERSS). Older students who have been receiving speech improvement in the prior year will also be re-evaluated to determine if continuation of services is warranted. 

Speech Improvement is planned in intervals throughout the school year.  Students are re-evaluated every interval to determine current level of performance and if continuation of services is required.  These assessments are conducted on an informal basis and continuation or discharge decisions are based on experienced, professional opinions.  Parents and/or guardians will be informed well in advance of these individual decisions.