FAQ

Special diets, allergies, sensory and motor issues are among the factors that make lunchtime a challenge for all our students. Students eat in appropriately sized groups and are treated and supervised by teachers, therapists, and other educational staff.

Toilet training is a common need for students with developmental disabilities. We work closely with families and outside consultants to help students achieve this milestone.

A consistent medication regime is important for many of our students. We have trained staff in each unit who administer medications as part of Individual Health Care Plans developed by each student’s physicians.

The team approach we use features small class size, related service therapies, and a controlled environment for all students. These strategies allow us to modify curriculum and individualize instruction across a wide range of ability levels.

Our collaborative team model, small teacher to pupil ratio, and student-centered approach allow us to proactively avoid many of the situations that lead to acting out. By monitoring each student closely we can anticipate stressors and manipulate the environment for more positive outcomes.

The team approach we use features small class size, related service therapies, and a controlled environment for all students. These strategies allow us to modify curriculum and individualize instruction across a wide range of ability levels.

Throughout our school, the staff to student ratio is 2:1. Overall ratios increase for older students but do not exceed 2.5:1 at any level.

Districts provide door-to-door transportation for most students but some parents opt to drive their children. Transportation arrangements are based on individual student needs. We will work with providers and families to identify and address transportation and related safety issues.