Special Education

Every day, in every classroom, ACCEPT teachers deliver high quality, individualized, and intensive instruction and related services in a nurturing and supportive environment. The result is improved levels of student achievement and independence.
At ACCEPT, classroom teachers and support professionals use 21st century research-based teaching and assistive technologies to maximize student achievement, independence and participation in the community. ACCEPT’s special education teachers, therapists and professionals are experienced, well trained and licensed.

 

 

Special education programs offer the full range of related services  including but not limited to speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, vocational rehabilitation, counseling, nursing services and behavioral consultation.  Teachers and related service providers work in collaboration to ensure that therapeutic strategies are interwoven into instructional activities and routines throughout the day.   Educators, therapists and parents jointly develop goals, curriculum, strategies and interventions. The entire Team works to help the student maximize his or her achievement and participation in the community.

 

ACCEPT provides a hands-on, relevant approach to academic instruction in the areas of English Language Arts, history, social sciences, math, science and technology using the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks as a guide. When appropriate, students receive instruction in activities of daily living that are integrated into the students’ routine.

 

ACCEPT classrooms are highly structured environments with consistent routines. Staff are trained to use 21st century research-based teaching and assistive technologies to maximize student achievement, independence and participation in the community. A variety of specialized approaches such as positive behavioral supports, applied behavior analysis (ABA), TEACCH, and language and picture communication systems are used. Student progress is monitored and shared with families regularly. ACCEPT students participate in MCAS or MCAS Alternate Assessment.