The ratio is determined by the instructional needs of the students in the class. As the students increase their competencies, the goal is to create a less restrictive environment to further build independence. Each classroom contains a variety of adaptive equipment. In addition to the staff's effective use of this equipment, students selected as appropriate are placed in a variety of weight-bearing positions during the school day to maximize motoric development. Optimum positioning is key to proper body alignment for instruction and feeding.
Communication is a primary goal in our instructional program.
A variety of expressive options are provided for nonverbal students. These include switch-activated loop tapes, dial scanners, picture exchange systems, language boards and voice output devices. Programs are initiated by the Speech Department and are trained up in the classroom for generalization of skills. Mealtime management is also a part of the program. Lunch and snack times are valuable instructional opportunities.