For the 2000-01 school year, the Collaborative is implementing 9 educational programs for the member districts in schools on the Cape and an Alternative Education Program. Cape Cod Collaborative also operates summer programs. The Alternative Education Program is designed to provide a highly structured academic setting for students experiencing serious difficulties within their local schools. Diagnostic assessment of the students' functional behavior patterns and learning styles and preferences are collected to assist in placement decisions beyond the initial period. Every effort is made to identify in-district resources and services that can meet the students learning needs.
Emphasis is placed upon increasing age appropriate skills and behaviors.
Communication skills are developed through intensive verbal, non-verbal and adaptive methods. The primary objective of the program is to increase appropriate behavior and improve cognitive, language and motor skills. The program is designed to meet individual sensory, motor, and cognitive needs of multiply handicapped preschool and early elementary students. In addition, emphasis is placed on development of cognitive, social, communication and pre-academic skills. The operation of toys, computers and self-help aids through adaptive devices is a primary focus.