Our Services

Special Education Staffing:

Grade Point Resources is a leading provider of quality education staffing and consultation services. With a focus on special education, we specialize in supporting public, private, and charter schools throughout the greater Pittsburgh area.

What sets us apart from other staffing agencies:
At Grade Point Resources, we make quality our top priority. We involve your administrators throughout the process to ensure that we are able to meet the needs of the district. We ensure that our candidates are highly qualified for the position, and we will provide them with ongoing training and supervision. We maintain consistent and timely communication with district administrators to ensure that all expectations are exceeded.

Benefits for your District:

Partnering with Grade Point Resources offers numerous benefits for your school district. By working with us, you can save the cost of advertising and recruitment costs, as we take care of the selection and vetting process. Our competitive rates also help reduce your staffing costs. You have the option to choose from our pool of candidates to ensure the best fit for your district. We also handle all paperwork and employee records, freeing up your administrative resources.

We can staff any of the following positions:

Assessment:

GPR’s skilled professionals can offer assessments to students including Functional Behavior Assessment, VB-MAPP, Assessment of Functional Living Skills, Multidisciplinary Evaluations, Speech and Language Evaluations, Occupational Therapy Evaluations, and Physical Therapy Evaluations.

Specialized Classrooms:

GPR provides specialized programs and/or classrooms within Schools for students who require Autistic Support, Emotional Support, Intensive Learning Support, Life Skills, Emotional Support, and Transition to Work services.

Extended School Year Programs:

An ESY program that is both fun and affordable: With over 10 years of experience, GPR offers specialized Extended School Year (ESY) programs that cater to the unique needs of your students. Our programs are designed to reduce the need for sending students to outside placements, ensuring a cost-effective solution for your district. We provide daily social skills instruction and incorporate a theme-based approach to make ESY a fun and engaging experience for students. Additionally, our program addresses fine motor skill practice for younger students and includes daily morning meetings that focus on self-regulation skills. As a grand finale, we offer a spectacular musical performance for parents on the last day to showcase our students’ abilities. Trust GPR to deliver comprehensive ESY services that are both enriching and affordable.
What are the benefits of a GPR ESY program?
We are here to offer you a tailored program that not only fits your district's budget, but also works within your specified timelines. In utilizing your staff, our staff, or a combination of both, we are flexible in our approach. Our comprehensive services also include conducting data collection for ESY IEP goals and providing progress reports to parents. With our support, you can eliminate the need for your district to design a program, hire, and supervise staff. Let us take care of the details, so you can focus on what's important - providing quality education for your students.

Pre-ETS Services:

GPR has partnered with the OVR to provide Pre-ETS services to students in local school districts. These services are provided at no cost to the district for students who are eligible or potentially eligible for OVR services.

  • Group Services: This program includes classroom lessons on the topics of Workplace Readiness, Independent Living Skills, Self-Advocacy, and Job Exploration.
  • Professional Connections Foundations/Professional Connections Experiences: These programs include classroom instruction on workplace readiness skills and community-based experiences in which students can tour work sites, interview workers in their area of interest, and participate in job shadowing and mock interviews. Students receive a stipend upon completion of the program.

    • Training and Consultation Services:

    Consultants at GPR develop and present numerous trainings for school district staff and parents of students. Trainings are presented live/in-person, live via webinar, or pre-recorded. Experienced behavior and special education consultants are also available to assist districts with various concerns, including classroom design, assessment (FBA, VB-MAPP), PBSP development, School Wide Positive Behavior Supports, social skills interventions, transition services, job coaching, and sensory room design.