This is an 8:1:1 classroom (8 students, 1 teacher, and 1 teaching assistant) for students identified by their district Committee on Special Education as meeting the requirements for NYS Alternative Assessment. They may have multiple delays across domains impacting daily functioning, a significant cognitive disability, and significant deficits in communication/language and adaptive behavior.
Curriculum Focus:
- Highly specialized educational program that facilitates the acquisition, application and transfer of skills across natural environments.
- Require alternate content and process of instruction
- Academic instruction is addressed individually based on the student’s current level of functioning
- Independent living skills
- Social skills
- Functional academics
- Pre-vocational skills and/or vocational skills
- Career exploration and/or work experience
Program Supports:
- A smaller class setting
- Assistive technology
- Personal care services
- Crisis support
- Range of medical supports from mild to intense
- Curricular modifications and support
- Intensive adult support and structured program with consistent routines
- Frequent collaboration and communication with parents and community service providers
Credential Earned:
- Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC)
- Career Development Occupational Studies Commencement Credential (CDOS)
Possible Transition Following Graduation:
- Supported employment (OPWDD, ACCES-VR)
- Pathways to Employment (OPWDD)
- Community Pre-Vocational Services (OPWDD)
- Day Habilitation (OPWDD)
Possible Community Supports: