Each classroom has a maximum of 14 students and is staffed by an experienced and credentialed special education teacher and 2 teaching assistants. Additional staff includes behavior specialists and interns. Classrooms utilize a rewards-based, non-aversive behavior management system that is modified for each student, and SMART Board technology, an interactive and collaborative learning tool. We also offer sports, art and theater programs.

The computer lab, with its individual workstations and wide variety of educational software, is one of the ways students enhance their reading, spelling and math skills. Older students often have opportunities to learn more advanced computer skills in the Computer Lab.

Starting with an in-home assessment of strengths and needs, Family Advocates from our Community Resource Services investigate community resources and provide in-home services and referrals. Students 16 and older have the opportunity to receive Transition Assistance Services to help prepare them for college and the workforce.

Psychiatrists provide psychiatric evaluations and follow-up assessments for psychotropic medication. The school’s psychiatrist is on site and available to meet with parents, students, teachers and children’s individual and family therapists on a regular basis. The psychiatrist also makes regular classroom observations.

Students receive individual therapy, one to two times per week, group therapy one to two times per week, and family therapy weekly. Group therapy deals with a variety of topics, which include social skill training, anger management, rational decision-making and problem solving. Therapists are also available to go into the home to provide in-home services in special circumstances. 

Parenting Groups are offered to help parents understand what their child’s behavior is communicating. The groups also help caregivers to develop a positive repertoire of responses.