Emphasis is based upon transitional skills for success at home, in the community and into the workforce. The curriculum is augmented by related services as required in the student's individualized education plan, with a strong emphasis on a vocational program that is especially designed for the students served in this program. A Head Start program, which serves non-disabled children ages three and four also is located here. These children and the students of the school program participate together in music, art, library, physical education, recess, mealtime and other, special school programs on a regular basis. Olympia Educational Therapy Center Olympia provides a therapeutic learning environment for students with emotional disabilities that require a total school environment designed to meet their unique needs.
Emphasis is placed upon affective, as well as academic, goals for students.
The program offers a strong vocational and job training component with an emphasis on placing students back on a regular campus or into employment, as appropriate. If your child is having academic or social problems in school, you should share your concerns with the teacher. The teacher may be able to make changes in the classroom setting or method of instruction which will help. If the problems continue or seem serious, you and the teacher may ask for help from the Supportive Services staff. If screening indicates a concern, your child may be referred for evaluation.