Organizations Filed Purposes:
THE INSTITUTE IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, SUPPORT SERVICES, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.
SCHOOL PROGRAM: SISKIN CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE OPERATES A PRESCHOOL CENTER IN CHATTANOOGA WHERE CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES LEARN TOGETHER IN AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. AT THE SISKIN EARLY LEARNING CENTER, COMPREHENSIVE TEAMS OF TEACHERS, SPECIALIZED THERAPISTS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS SERVE CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 6 YEARS. THE SISKIN EARLY LEARNING CENTER CONTINUALLY RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED RECOGNITIONS, SUCH AS THE HIGHEST RATING POSSIBLE FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND ACCREDITATION FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC). THIS PROGRAM BENEFITED 157 INDIVIDUALS.
APPLIED BEHAVIORAL SERVICES IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED FORM OF THERAPY THAT FOCUSES ON INCREASING POSITIVE AND HELPFUL BEHAVIORS WHILE ALSO DECREASING UNWANTED BEHAVIORS. IT CAN HELP INCREASE LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS, IMPROVE FOCUS, MEMORY, AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, AND ENHANCE SOCIAL SKILLS WITH PEERS AND ADULTS. ABA IS OFTENTIMES A PRIMARY TOOL WHEN WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (ASD) AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED EARLY INTERVENTION IS A SERVICE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO THREE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES THROUGH TENNESSEE'S EARLY INTERVENTION SYSTEM (TEIS). THIS INTERVENTION, PROVIDED IN THE HOME OR IN ANOTHER SETTING IN THE COMMUNITY, IS BASED ON COLLABORATIVE CONSULTATION WITH "CAREGIVERS," INCLUDING FAMILIES, CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND OTHER PEOPLE WHO SPEND SIGNIFICANT TIME WITH CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.
PEDIATRIC BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL CLINIC: SISKIN CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE OPERATES A PEDIATRIC BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL CLINIC THAT BENEFITED 1,636 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE YEAR.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
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| James Ven Decar | KEY EMPLOYEE | 40 | $206,200 |
| Derek Bullard | PRESIDENT | 40 | $182,350 |
| Jeaninne Houck | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $111,126 |
| Linda Mcreynolds | DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT AND | 40 | $106,940 |
| Dr Valerie Rutledge | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| John Pregulman | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Allen Myers | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Alan Cates | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Eddie Russell | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Matt Rivers | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Stephen Ratterman | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Stacy Lightfoot | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Andrea Goins | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Scott Leroy | HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Siskin | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Lee Davis | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Loftin | CHAIRPERSON | 2 | $0 |
| Larry Parks | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Edna Varner | VICE CHAIRPERSON | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Mary Tanner | FORMER CHAIRPERSON | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Jim Shire | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| John Thomas | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| Julie Brandao | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| Betty Lebovitz | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
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