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MCS 322 Advanced Special Needs Scouting

Learn about common disabilities, registration process, expectations, forms, and resources for Scouts with special needs. Get practical guidance on dealing with behaviors and legal requirements.

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MCS 322 Advanced Special Needs Scouting

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  1. MCS 322Advanced Special Needs Scouting Expiration Date This presentation is not to be used after Dec. 31, 2019. Obtain an updated version at www.scouting.org/disabilitiesawareness.aspx

  2. What you will learn What are the most common disabilities? What is the process for parents/leaders with registering a new Scout? What are my boundaries? • What are the expectations of the units with Scouts with disabilities? • How can units get more information or help? • Are units required to take Scouts with disabilities? What are the forms and resources available to help units?

  3. The most common disabilities seen in Scouting Emotional Learning * Social * Physical Cognitive Developmental * Data from Councils in the US

  4. Is the process to register a Scout with special needs different? Initial application is the same for all Scouts and Leaders Set up a Joining Conference with the Pack/Troop leadership and parent(s). Provide the parent(s) the Know Your Scoutform to be completed prior to the meeting. Unit, District or Council level resources

  5. What if the Scout cannot meet the requirements? Cub Scouts - “Do your best.” Boy Scouts, Venturing, Sea Scouts… Refer to the GTA, Section 10.0.0.0 Advancement for members with Special Needs. Complete an Individual Scout Advancement Plan.

  6. What if the Scout cannot do the merit badge? • Complete the Individual Scout Advancement Plan. • Is it an Eagle-required badge? • Registering Beyond the age is not required here.

  7. When does the Scout have to register beyond the age of eligibility? • A Scout is not required to register beyond the age of eligibility when joining. • Non-traditional Scouts • No later than the age of 16 is recommended • There are also limitations to consider • Registration Criteria • Improperly registered

  8. How do I deal with behaviors?? • Is this a behavior or a manifest of the disability? (Tantrum or Meltdown?) • When do we tend to see the behaviors? • Agreements • When is the Scout too challenged to work in my unit?

  9. What are the Unit’s boundaries? • What if the Scout requires more resources than available? • Is the unit required to accept the application for membership? • What if my Scout has issues with being Reverent? • What are the options with difficult parents? • When do you include your Charter Organization?

  10. What laws am I to follow? BSA Policy? State Law? HIPPA (Privacy Laws) • Do not apply to Scouting- only if in the medical field • You may share health forms for Scouting purposes FERPA (Need to know basis laws) • Only share confidential information to those who are working with the Scout BSA policy medications • Every state is different- look up your laws

  11. Resources All educational training presentations are found on the Disabilities Awareness page at Scouting.org http://www.scouting.org/disabilitiesawareness.aspx • Scouts with Special Needs and Disabilities Fact Sheet (BSA No. 02-508) • Guide to Disabilities Awareness • Guide to Advancement (BSA No. 33088) • Application for Alternative Eagle Scout Rank Merit Badges (BSA No. 512-730) • Individual Scout Advancement Plan (BSA No. 512-936) • Registration Beyond the Age of Eligibility (BSA No. 512-935)

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