Our Special Classroom...This classroom is a highly structured setting dedicated to supporting students with Down Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, and Other Health Impairments. This primary special education classroom currently supports 12 students, with a wide variety of needs from Kindergarten to Second Grade.
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Our Focus...
This classroom focuses on the development of:
*Academic Skills
*Social Skills
*Self-Help Skills
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* Fine & Gross Motor Skills
* Language and Communication Skills
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*An emphasis is placed on maintaing appropriate classroom behaviors and developing independent skills necessary to be successful in the school setting.
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Classroom Behavior
1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 by Dr. Thomas Phelan
I find that having a discipline program that is both warm and demanding, allows students and I to focus a majority of our time and energy into academics.
I find that having a discipline program that is both warm and demanding, allows students and I to focus a majority of our time and energy into academics.