Program Highlights

*a strong basis in sound/symbol recognition, phonetic awareness through the use of Orton-Gillingham reading strategies and Recipe for Reading materials

*Guided Reading, spelling, and writing, activities on developmentally appropriate levels

*is conducted in the mainstream or in the LEAP classroom

*students will follow the theme of their appropriate grade level

*Math Epressions/Number Worlds program/Pinpoint Math are used as appropriate

*use of supplemental materials

 *reinforcement through games on the computer and iPad.

*continuous practice and reinforcement

*Social skills training takes place in the LEAP setting as well as in the general education classroom.

*appropriate interactions with peers

*impulse control

*expressing ideas orally

*listening and responding to others appropriately

*communicating needs appropriately

*provides opportunities for child to gain functional skills at her/his developmental level (ie. mealtime skills, personal care, etc.)

*activities to develop fine motor skills

*sensory activities centering around grade-level themes

*activities to assist in helping a child who has under- or overactive sensory issues

*therapeutic positioning

*activities to develop ambulation skills, strength, and balance

*gives children who have difficulty expressing themselves the ability to do so

*uses various techniques and devices to enable communication

*Related Arts (Art, Music, PE)

*Library

*Computers

*Occupational Therapy

*Physical Therapy

*Speech Therapy