(a) Specific features of a school-based day treatment program vary, but typically include the following core components:

1. (1) Education provided in small classes with a strong emphasis on individualized instruction;

2. (2) Child and family services, such as:

   1. (A) Family counseling;
   2. (B) Parent training;
   3. (C) Short-term individual counseling with parents; and
   4. (D) Assistance with specific tangible needs (housing, transportation, and medical care);
3. (3) Age-appropriate vocational training;
4. (4) Crisis intervention;
5. (5) Social skills development;
6. (6) Behavior management, with emphasis on positive behavioral supports;
7. (7) Physical education, art, music, and other electives, as deemed appropriate; and
8. (8) Transitional services into general education class, etc.

(b)

1. (1) A student's treatment team should be representative of a multidisciplinary, community-based approach combining educational and mental health elements and other services as needed, which may include:

   1. (A) Social work;
   2. (B) Psychological testing; and
   3. (C) Case management.
2. (2) An appropriately credentialed mental health professional is an integral part of an effective school-based day treatment program.
3. (3) This treatment team will be responsible for designing behavior support plans.

(c)

1. (1) A school-based day treatment program shall operate consistent with state standards for length of instructional day.
2. (2) However, the length of time a student will participate is based upon the individual student’s needs.
3. (3) For students identified as eligible to receive special education services, such participation is determined in accordance with an IEP.