The concentration is in core academic areas, with the focus directed toward skill acquisition. Students work toward mastery of individually developed IEP objectives in classes instructed by special education certified teachers. The Life Skills program provides instruction and practical application of nontraditional, basic academic, domestic, social and vocational skills in a variety of realistic setting. The premise underlying Life Skills instruction is that the students for which this program is appropriate will learn fewer skills over a longer period of time. It is essential, then, that the skills instructed are meaningful and reinforced in community environments.
Classes are usually small and become more vocationally-focused as students approach graduation age.
Instruction is provided by special education certified teachers and paraprofessionals. Adaptive Behavior Students whose major deficit area is appropriate behavior may access services through Adaptive Behavior Classes. The goals of this program are to assist the student moving back into less restrictive placement options with the behavioral and academic skills necessary to be successful. A special education teacher and a paraprofessional staff each classroom. Adaptive Behavior Classes are available K-12.