At our School, the students accomplish this by actively participating in natural learning environments where interdependence and partial participation are valid educational goals. In few instances, provisions are made for students who would benefit from a more traditional approach. Meaningful instruction is not limited to the school setting. It can also take place in the surrounding community where students are able to practice important skills in a natural setting. They are Self Management and Home Living, Recreation and Leisure, General Community Functioning and Vocational.
Teachers use the domains to develop instructional plans which promote specific skills.
Both curricula stress utilization of the Integrated Therapy Model, the importance of Assessments in program development and the implementation of sound Instructional Methods. The School demonstrates the efficient use of the integrated service delivery model, which is a current best practice in the field of special education. Educators, parents, and therapists work together as a team to conduct assessments and develop programs. Related services are provided in natural school and community settings, rather than through a clinical approach. The concept of role release is a unique feature of the integrated model.