Our dedicated, skilled, and compassionate faculty maintain high expectations for all students. They deliver instruction across all core subject areas, including reading, math, English Language Arts (ELA), science, and social studies. A critical component of our curriculum includes education and training on functional communication, enabling students to express their needs and interact effectively with others. Additionally, students receive training in daily living skills, along with vital language and social skills that facilitate successful peer relationships.
We tailor each student’s curriculum and learning objectives to their unique needs, ensuring that individualized programming is at the forefront of our teaching approach. Student progress is regularly assessed, and data analysis enables us to adjust instruction or strategies as needed to support their growth.
In addition to academics, all student therapeutic needs, behavioral interventions and enrichment activities are integrated into our programming. Therapies include speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and hearing therapy. All services are provided in a quiet, distraction free, 1:1 setting. We offer special area services including dance, music, and yoga weekly. Classes also take community-based field trips focusing on curriculum and student goals. Trips also include socialization, generalization of daily living and vocational skills, and transition experiences.
Our program is focused on maximizing accessibility through technology integration and innovation. Each classroom is equipped with a smartboard and 1:1 iPads and adaptive support equipment. Students are able to access curriculum and individualized activities on their device. Many students also use augmentative and alternative communication devices that are integrated in the classroom ensuring that every voice is included in every activity.
Our school is housed in a barrier-free building located on the grounds of St. Joseph Hill Academy. This close proximity allows our students to engage with typically developing peers during scheduled activities and events, making interaction with these peers a vital aspect of our program.
