Program Features

• Individualized academic, behavioral, and functional programming
• Functional academic curriculum aligned with Common Core, focused on real-life skills and practical application
• Emphasis on functional academics, including money skills, time awareness, safety skills, and daily living tasks
• Collaborative team approach among teachers, BCBAs, counselors, vocational staff, and related service providers
• Total communication approach using spoken language, sign, gestures, picture exchange, and AAC
• Use of assistive technology to support communication, learning, and independence
• Integrated related services (speech, OT, PT, counseling) throughout the school day
• Social skills instruction supporting communication, emotional regulation, relationships, and independence
• Individual counseling available as needed
• Transition planning for education, employment, independent living, and guidance on turning 18, adult services, and guardianship
• Community-based instruction and weekly outings to practice life, social, and vocational skills
• Community work program providing real job experiences and workplace skill development
• Multidisciplinary team of special educators, BCBAs, therapists, counselors, vocational specialists, and paraprofessionals
• Ongoing collaboration with families to support consistency across home, school, and community