This classroom is designed to meet the educational, social and physical needs of students with moderate to intensive physical and developmental disabilities. Curriculum areas are located throughout the classroom to provide opportunities for increased independence in communication, academics, physical activities, computer skills, self-care skills and introductory vocational tasks. Students may be integrated for recess, art, music. and school-wide activities.
Typical peers volunteer their time as peer tutors in the areas of academics and social skills.
Students participate in the MCAS Alternate Assessment and the course of study is aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. This classroom is designed to meet the educational, social and physical needs of students with moderate to intensive physical and developmental disabilities. Students in the class participate in academic, domestic, vocational, community and recreational activities. All curriculum is presented at a developmentally appropriate level, with adaptations to meet individual student abilities and needs. Computers and assistive technology are used to improve communication and cognition.