Many children also receive the services of an occupational and physical therapist. A number of children are mainstreamed for a variety of academic subjects. Resource Room Services are available after the child has been evaluated and screened by an educational evaluator, social worker, and psychologist, to support students who need academic intervention. Resource Room teachers work closely with classroom teachers to help address the student's academic weakness and work to reinforce their strengths.
Ongoing evaluations help teachers monitor each child's progress.
Health and Guidance The Newport Street School has a full-time onsite nurse, available for all children. The team recommends a course of action to the child's parents. Under the leadership of a highly visible principal, clear rules and high expectations for student behavior have been established. Although the rules may be simple, they help to create a much more pleasant environment for teaching and learning. The rules were established to help prevent behavior problems before they start.