eagle academy presentation

Eagle Academy

Academic and Therapeutic School

EAGLE ACADEMY GOAL TEAM

Julie Carroll - Director of Pupil ServicesBridgette Birchall-Coordinator of Special Education for Secondary Levels, Social Workers and PsychologistsLaurie Seigel - Coordinator of Special Education for grades PK-2 and Speech & LanguageNancy Hayes - Coordinator of Special Education for grades 3-5, OT & PTSandra Ingalls-Coordinator of School Counseling for grades K-12Erin Clark - Principal, Enfield High School James Graham-Principal, Henry Barnard SchoolLaura Gagnon - Assistant Principal, Enfield High School Marilyn Cressotti-Assistant Principal, JFK Middle SchoolLauren Andrews - Transition Classroom TeacherBrian Olsen - Special Education Teacher for the K-2 Educational Counseling Program

Goal StatementTo explore the development of a specialized learning center that will create opportunities for students to succeed through individualized instruction, intensive supports, and a network of care within the Enfield community.

Why are we doing this? GOAL - Bring our students home to Enfield and provide quality programming to meet their needs.

● We currently have students with social, emotional and behavioral needs who attend special education therapeutic schools outside of the Enfield community.

● As a goal team, we reviewed the needs of our students and toured special education academic and therapeutic schools across Connecticut.

● We recognize that Enfield has the resources and commitment to create an excellent special education academic and therapeutic school for our students in district.

● We realize that there are opportunities for the regionalization of services with other school systems in the area.

How do we meet the needs of all students?

Home instruction (Medical)

Separate schools(Outplacement)

Social and Emotional Supports In Place Now ● PBIS initiative and coaches in elementary schools● Transition classrooms at primary schools● Tiered Interventions at middle and high schools● Full-time counselors in all schools● Social Work services at all levels● Special Education and related services for identified students at all levels● Special classes at elementary, middle, and high school for identified

students

** A small percentage of students receiving special education still need more intensive intervention and support in a small school setting.**

General Education Classroom with IEP Services● Specialized instruction in areas of need in general education classroom● Specialized instruction in areas of need in resource room● Accommodations, Modifications, Behavior Intervention Plans● Related Services● Co-Teaching ● Secondary Transition Services

Separate Classes Elementary Level - Educational Counseling Program (ECP)

Secondary Level - Successful Outcomes for Achievement & Responsibility (S.O.A.R. Program)

○ Specialized instruction, Related Services, Accommodations, Modifications, BIP, Additional Adult Support….○ Small group setting for students with social, emotional and behavioral needs○ Counseling services from school social worker○ Ability to access general education classrooms for inclusion○ BCBA Consultation

Eagle Academy -Academic and

Therapeutic School

Eagle Academy: Key Components● Specialized and Collaborative Education Team

● Small school setting emphasizing relationships with all students and individualized instructionaligned with the district’s curriculum standards

● Comprehensive BCBA, LCSW, psychological, OT, SLP, PT services based on individual student needs and opportunities for extended school year

● Behavior Technicians with specialized training

● Responsive learning environments

● Opportunities for participation in the Enfield community

Small School Setting● Elementary and Secondary classes with flexible grouping based on students’ needs● Special Education Teachers● Behavior Technicians ● Licensed Clinical Social Worker● BCBA and Psychiatric consultative services● SLP, OT, PT and nursing services based on students’ needs● Special Education Coordinators

Eagle Academy Academic & Therapeutic School ● Quality educational programming in Enfield● Focus on academics, relationships, and social and emotional learning● Collaborative school staff● Strong relationships with students and families● Rich array of related and support services● State of the art facility with thoughtfully-planned indoor and outdoor spaces● Enfield is ideally located for regionalization of services near a major interstate ● Opportunities for students to be an active part of the Enfield community● Bring our students home to Enfield