This is an 8:1:1 (8 students, 1 teacher, and 1 teaching assistant) classroom 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:
- Requires curricular modifications, ranging from moderate to significant
- May require instruction or support in activities of daily living
- May participate in some general education courses, with modifications
- Independent living skills
- Social Skills
- Functional Academics
- Pre-vocational/vocational skills
- Career exploration/work experience
Program Supports:
- A smaller class setting
- Assistive technology
- Personal care services
- Behavioral support
- 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 are an essential component of this program
Credential Earned:
- Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC)
- CDOS Credential
Possible Transition Following Graduation:
- Supported employment (ARC)
- Sheltered workshop (ARC)
Possible Community Supports: