Instructional Programs

Provide specialized instruction that is individualized for students in order to develop their academic skills, functional academic skills, communication skills, self-help skills, gross/fine motor skills, daily living/vocational skills and social/emotional skills.

Emphasize the application of communication, self-help, behavioral and daily living skills across settings in order to help students participate and enjoy relationships with others within home, school and community.

Structure all instructional settings to increase students’ confidence and motivation so they will examine their environment and learn to adapt their behavior based on their previous experiences.

Coordinate related services such as speech/language and occupational/physical therapy to provide for both individualized and classroom-based instruction that is consistently implemented across all settings through an interdisciplinary approach by therapists, teachers  and parents. 

Provide parent training that reflects the needs of the family and will help the students and their families participate meaningfully in family and community activities.

Use behavioral and social skills techniques based on positive approaches that will enable the students’ optimum participation within classroom and community settings.