ACCEPT Academy (Program 2)

 

ACCEPT Academy is a substantially separate therapeutic program for primary, upper elementary and middle school students who are unable to make adequate social and emotional progress in traditional classrooms. Our students may experience a range of mental health issues, school adjustment difficulties, inappropriate social functioning and/or poor peer relations. ACCEPT Academy provides academically challenging curriculum within a structured, nurturing and supportive therapeutic environment to meet the needs of each student. The classrooms foster a sense of community allowing students to feel cared for and valued.

 

Comprehensive clinical services are provided, and teachers use positive behavioral intervention supports to assist students with self regulation and self control. A strong home-school relationship, through ongoing communication and collaboration, is a critical and essential part of the student’s success. The ultimate goal of the program is to assist students to overcome the issues at hand, practice effective behavioral alternatives and enhance their academic skills allowing them to be successful when they return to their sending school.

 

• Therapeutic program with comprehensive clinical supports
• Challenging, engaging and innovative academic programs
• A positive, nurturing environment
• Individual and small group instruction
• Low student to staff ratio
• Highly qualified professional, licensed and experienced staff
• Two extended school days to accommodate additional academic, social and recreation activities
• Extended School Year option
• Transitional support back to sending school

 

 ACCEPT Academy provides state-of-the-art therapeutic services and a rigorous and engaging education program aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Designed to meet the unique needs of students, the program offers highly specialized individual and small group instruction, behavior management, counseling, social skills groups, and study and organizational skills development. Art, music, and physical education are provided to all students. Services such as occupational, physical, speech and language therapies, and intensive reading support are provided if specified in the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).

 

Classroom teachers use 21^st century research-based instruction and technology to maximize student achievement, independence, and participation in the community. ACCEPT’s highly trained, experienced and licensed special education teachers, therapists, and professionals work with students to build on their strengths and help manage their challenges.

 

Through an integrated team model, clinical services promote student success in the classroom, home, and community. The counseling and teaching staff promote an environment of mutual respect, safety, and consistent expectations.