The elementary program consists of three classrooms with students ranging from ages 6 to 10 years old (K/1-5). Staff works as a team to effectively reduce problem behaviors and increase overall student achievement.

Students are instructed at their individual level based on their IEPs and ongoing assessment data. Teachers use research-based strategies to actively engage students and increase their success rates in school.

The focus of instruction is on

• Reading
• Writing
• Math
• Social skills

which provide the foundation for all other learning, and teachers use data to make academic and behavioral decisions to best meet students’ needs.

The team adheres to the belief that all students can learn and control their behavior, thus teachers follow systematic procedures to help students be successful.

Teachers use

• Explicit instruction
• Clear expectations
• Structured routines

to foster independence and coping skills.

Team work and a sense of community are emphasized through cooperative learning groupings and planned social activities. Students are also taught skills to use and generalize within their homes and community settings.

The goal of the elementary program is to teach and prepare students to return to a less restrictive environment, ultimately a general education classroom in the public school setting.