Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) Expands Footprint in Illinois With Opening of the High Road School of Peoria

Second School in the State Furthers SESI’s Commitment to Success for Students with Exceptionalities PEORIA, Ill., Sept. 30, 2020 — Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional educational and positive behavioral supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting, today announced the opening of the High Road School of Peoria (325 W. Romeo B Garrett Avenue, Peoria, IL). The new school marks the second High Road location serving districts across Illinois. Due to COVID-19, classes at the High Road School of Peoria began remotely, with plans for [...]

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) Expands Footprint in Illinois With Opening of the High Road School of Peoria2022-01-18T00:27:28-05:00

We Are Proud Of You Landan

High Road School of Wright City is excited to recognize Landan as September’s Student of the Month!Landan is a 7th grade student in the Academic 2 classroom. Landan arrives to school each day prepared to share an interesting history fact. Landan’s teacher shares Landan has made great academic improvements in the month of September and has shown kindness to his peers. Landan is not only a great advocate for himself but for his peers.Keep up the hard work, Landan! We are proud of you. Learn more about our school today.

We Are Proud Of You Landan2022-01-18T00:27:28-05:00

FullBloom Announces the Appointment of Arne Duncan as Chairman of its Board of Directors

September 23, 2020, Camden, N.J. – FullBloom, a leading provider of special education, instructional intervention, behavioral health and professional development solutions, announced the appointment of former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan as chairman of the company’s board of directors. Duncan is a managing partner of the Emerson Collective, a social change organization that uses a broad range of tools including philanthropy, impact investing and policy solutions to create the greatest good for the greatest number of people. “FullBloom’s mission – to generate better life outcomes for children, regardless of the learning obstacles or other challenges they face – squarely aligns [...]

FullBloom Announces the Appointment of Arne Duncan as Chairman of its Board of Directors2022-01-18T00:27:29-05:00

Distance Learning Dos and Don’ts

DO set up a dedicated workspace. Students maintain focus and achieve greater learning when they have a defined and dedicated space with minimal distractions. This may be in a separate room or at the kitchen table. You know what will work best for your student. DO prepare in advance. At least ten minutes before the scheduled start time, encourage your student to get in the habit of setting up their device with charger handy, opening their emails or Google Classrooms, and accessing the links for instruction. DO use a visual schedule. Our students typically do best with having a [...]

Distance Learning Dos and Don’ts2020-09-08T19:20:17-04:00

ESY Staff of the Month

Our staff of the month for the summer is Ms. Buerkle! Ms. Buerkle just completed her first year with High Road School of Wallingford High School and has been a valuable member of our team. She has embodied the CORE 4 value of humility by never being afraid to ask questions and learn new methods to engage her students. Throughout the year, she has integrated novel studies, virtual tours using an iPad, and many hands-on learning projects. She encourages her students to make connections between the material and post-graduation life by giving examples of how skills can be used [...]

ESY Staff of the Month2020-10-05T13:36:25-04:00

Diane Myers of SESI: 5 Things That Should Be Done To Improve The US Educational System

As a part of their interview series about the things that should be done to improve the US educational system, Authority Magazine recently interviewed Diane Myers. Authority Magazine discussed with Diane, the current state of the country’s education system, women in education, and highlights of her notable career in the field of education Diane Myers serves as senior vice president, special education–behavior for Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, where she leads the company’s pedagogical approach to behavior practices. Her professional expertise and scholarship focus on positive behavioral interventions and supports (at the individual, classwide, and schoolwide [...]

Diane Myers of SESI: 5 Things That Should Be Done To Improve The US Educational System2022-01-18T00:27:30-05:00