Offering Individualized
Educational Programs For K-12 Students
Academics
Read below about the specific teaching techniques for children with autism in the upper-level school. As a school for children with autism, the focus is on a broad array of academics that will help the development of each student.
TEACHING STYLE
- Small group and individual instruction with a 1:2 teacher to student ratio for low functioning students and a 1:4 teacher ratio for higher functioning students
- Daily work on Individualized Educational Plan goals to target their individual needs
- Students have Art, Music, and PE weekly
- Daily Social Skill/Life Skill lessons taught
- Technology tools are used in every classroom to meet the needs of each student. Technology tools include: iPads, laptops, SmartBoards, and the latest assistive technology
CONDUCT
- A consistent, yet positive approach to discipline
- Daily checklist based on behavior expectations for school
- Visual/Picture aids to promote independent functioning
- Continuous communication between parents and teachers to create consistent expectations for behavior at school and home
EXPECTATIONS
Create a learning environment where:
- Appropriate social behaviors and stressed
- Friendships are promoted and nurtured
- Personal accountability is taught
- Confidence and focus are promoted with activities designed to increase self-esteem
- Students learn by applying newly developed skills