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K-12

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About

Our K-12 program serves students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related disabilities. We serve students at all levels of the spectrum. Programs are structured on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles.

The School Day

When students arrive they go to their classroom and begin with thirty minutes of daily opening activities, such as visual schedules, sensory diet, the Pledge of Allegiance, weather, and current events.

Academics, functional living skills, independent living skills, and vocational concepts are integrated into group lessons.  We work well with children who have sensory integration issues and implement individualized sensory diets as needed.

Students also can receive music instruction, one individual occupational therapy session, and one individual speech therapy session per week. Students ages 16 years and older typically complete two hours of transitional and vocational training each week.

Staff

We firmly maintain low student to teacher ratios and provide each student with the support that is truly needed. Many of our students have a one-on-one aide with them at all times. All staff are trained in the principals of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other research based teaching methodologies.

Reading

I-Ready (Curriculum Associates)

Math | Science & Social Studies

I-Ready Math (Curriculum Associates)

  • SRA Direct Instruction
  • Unique Learning Systems
  • Stars Curriculum
  • Links Curriculum

May the Force Be With You... Special Needs Prom

May the force be with you as you join us for an evening of food, dancing and fun. We invite all families with special needs members 14 and up to participate in this night of celebration. We ask that all members be accompanied by a family member as this is a family event.