Applied Academics
Applied Academics Programming for Academically Challenged Students with ED
- Classes at the elementary, middle and high school levels (ages 5-21)
- Academics tailored for functional application to daily living, emphasizing the core subjects of reading, writing and math with alignment to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
- Remedial reading instruction inclusive of the Edmark and Wilson Reading systems, as appropriate
- Speech/language services incorporated into all classrooms, as well as individual sessions (per IEP)
- Adaptive physical education provided as needed
- Integrated use of technology, including SMART Boards and Apple iPads
- High School credits awarded, as applicable
- Occupational and physical therapy, group and/or individual, as designated by the IEP
- Comprehensive vocational education for Grade 7 through age 21 to include career awareness, skill assessment and job exploration, job shadowing and job coaching, on-site cottage industries, skill training and community job placement as appropriate
- Integrated therapeutic intervention, including individual and group therapy
- On-site psychiatric services, family outreach, parent training and after-hours crisis service
- Consultation and integration with outside community agencies as applicable
OTHER SERVICES AND FEATURES
- 40-day diagnostic programming (S.T.R.I.D.E.)
- School consultation and community training
- Individualized transition planning
- Comprehensive assessment provided, per PPT decision
- Occupational, physical and speech/language therapies
- On-site medical laboratory services
- SMART Boards in all classrooms and use of Apple iPads as applicable
