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Services Available
* Specialized Certified Classroom Teachers: Utilize curriculum which emphasizes development of functional skills
* Speech/Language Clinicians: Devise individualized feeding programs and augmentative communication systems.
* Occupational and Physical Therapy: Assist students in developing motor skills necessary to be successful in the home, school and community.
* Music Therapists: Compose music activities to enhance communication, social and motor skills, sensory awareness and self esteem.
* Developmental Adapted Physical Educator: Emphasizes a continuum of development through the use of diversified recreation and leisure activities.
* Full Time Nursing Staff: Supervise complex medical needs of students throughout the day.
* School Social Worker: Coordinates home/school/community resources and facilitates support groups.
* Additional Staff: Adaptive Equipment consults, Certified Vision Teachers, Child Development Technicians, Educational Assistants, and Teacher Assistants.
Inclusionary Opportunities
* Work experience in the community to provide work training: Salvation Army, Skyway YMCA, Store to Door, St. Vincent De Paul, West 7th Community Center and Our lady of Guadelupe.
* Community experiences that provide educational/leisure opportunities: Exercise at YMCA, Bowling,Valley Branch Environmental Learning Center, Library, Ordway, Shopping at the Malls and Grocery Shopping.
* Community Partnerships: Pearsons, AbleNet, Rotoract, Open School, 4 Seasons, Indianhead Council and MN Orchestra
Characteristics of the Education Program
* School Schedule: Nine month school year, Full day school program, Reduced hours if needed, Home delivered case management services available.
* Team Approach: Individual Educational Plan (IEP), Team Approach to implement IEP, Low staff turnover enhances stable environment, Administrative support for creativity.
* Parent Student Support Services: Support for students to make transitions, Student store and lounge area, Parent/care provider support groups, School Based Shared Decision Making Council, Parent Teacher Student Association, Emphasis on home/school/community communication.
* Fundraising Events/Special Projects: Annual Funfest, Junior Achievement Program, Enrichment products.
* Special Events: Homecoming & Royalty, Special "Theme" Dances, Spring Rodeo, Student Chorus, Special Olympics/East Metro, Cheerleading, Formal Graduation Ceremony.
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