Our School Programs
Elementary School
The purpose of our school’s educational program in the elementary grades is to nurture strong foundational communication, learner readiness, academic, social, and play skills. Students engage in child-led, instructor-directed learning activities in natural play environments, as well as in structured, seated work sessions and groups, as appropriate to their age and ability levels.
Primary students (grades K-2) increase their participation in group instruction to include social studies and science and begin participating in independent work sessions. Intermediate students (grades 3-5) spend longer durations in group instruction, 1:1 intensive teaching sessions at a table, and independent work sessions. Intermediate students also contribute to their school community by completing classroom jobs. Additionally, community exploration is supported in elementary students through school activities and field trips.
Middle School
Our middle school students (grades 6-8) further develop academic, communication, and social skills. Students participate in group and 1:1 instruction that address language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, daily living, pre-vocational, and physical education. Daily living skills and pre-vocational skills are embedded within the school day programming, while students' interests are incorporated into instructional experiences and leisure development opportunities.
An increase in independence is emphasized, as students take more responsibility for their daily needs (e.g., lunch preparation, independent navigation of the school building, hygiene routines, self-advocacy) and for the needs of their school community (e.g., school-wide jobs).
High School
In high school, we help students develop real-life application skills through academic, vocational, and independent living experiences. Students participate in 1:1 and small group instruction that focuses on building reading, writing, and mathematics skills, in preparation for independent living. Communication and social skills are embedded within programming, as both of these areas are imperative for gaining independence and access to vocational opportunities.
In addition, we incorporate each student’s interests and abilities into individualized pre-vocational and vocational activities that occur throughout the school building and in community settings.
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