During their stay at CAS, our students will receive intense language remediation from highly trained special education professionals. But remediation is only part of the learning experience for our students. We begin working with new students on self-esteem issues. We help them understand how their brain works and by becoming actively involved in their own learning, they develop self-worth. We help them to appreciate that although they may learn differently, they definitely can and will be able to learn, and that, in time, they will understand how they learn best.
Technology is a great tool for students who learn differently.
Through the use of computers and various software packages, our students are able to express their creative language on paper without the frustration of handwriting. This assistive technology is designed to work around or compensate for specific learning weaknesses. Because we believe that this tool is so essential for LD kids, this year at CAS we will have approximately 180 computers on campus. From 4th through 8th grades, there will be one computer for every two students. We offer opportunities for them to develop self-confidence and enjoyment from their particular strength by offering special science and math courses in addition to opportunities for participating in sports, drama, music, art and to be able to become proud of their unique abilities in and out of the classroom.