Lexington Life Academy Students are getting a new opportunity and all they have to do is roll up their sleeves. FOX 10's Dominique Newland explains the new program during Autism Awareness Month. View Video Here VIEW VIDEO HERE
April marks Autism Awareness Month, and The Graham Academy is recognizing it with purpose, celebration, and a renewed commitment to supporting students with autism and behavioral challenges across Northeast Pennsylvania. With campuses in Kingston, Luzerne, and Mayfield, The Graham Academy serves more than 250 students from 45 school districts. The school provides a supportive, structured environment designed to help children and young adults develop the skills needed to return to their home districts and succeed alongside their peers. “Our role is to work with students with behavioral and social and emotional challenges with [...]
Students at High Road School of the Quad Cities are gaining confidence, independence, and real-world skills through a unique partnership with New Kingdom Trailriders. Through weekly one-hour therapeutic horseback riding sessions, students with disabilities are learning more than just how to ride a horse, they're practicing focus, direction-following, motor skills, and emotional regulation. According to Claudeen Nellis-Engler, Clinical Director at the school, the experience goes beyond the arena: “They’re able to basically learn how to steer and how to stop and how to go, and all of those skills translate into the classroom as well.” Monika Murphy, Program Director at [...]
Students at the High Road Schools of Delaware put their skills to the test in an exciting and interactive event... the Transition Olympics! Held in Wilmington, this event gave special education students the chance to practice essential life skills through engaging challenges like the cleanup challenge, speed interviewing, and menu math. The goal? To help these incredible students build confidence, develop social and employment skills, and set themselves up for future success. A huge shoutout to the school and all the students for their hard work and enthusiasm, keep striving for greatness!
In a heartwarming celebration of Read Across America Week, students at High Road School in Hartford had the unique opportunity to read to a therapy dog. The K-8 school, which serves students with special needs, partnered with therapy dogs to help build children's confidence and reduce anxiety. Studies show that reading to therapy dogs has a positive impact on students, offering both a calming influence and excitement for learning. The students eagerly anticipated the day, even selecting special books for the dog to enjoy. Watch the videos to see the joy these therapy dogs brought to the classroom and how they [...]
High Road School of Hoffman Estates recently got a special visit from some furry friends, and ABC 7 was there to capture the heartwarming moment! As part of an ongoing partnership with Therapy Dogs International, therapy dogs Dori and Biscoe stopped by to provide comfort, support, and plenty of tail wags for students with special needs. This month’s visit was even more exciting as it took place during Pajama Day, a fun celebration tied to Read Across America Week and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Students got to enjoy the soothing presence of the dogs while dressed in their coziest PJs, [...]
Wallingford Mayor Vincent Cervoni visited the school as part of the Read Across America festivities. WALLINGFORD, CT — Wallingford Mayor Vincent Cervoni visited the BEST Academy of Wallingford on Monday, March 3, reading If You Give a Mouse a Cookie to students as part of Read Across America festivities. The BEST Academy is a specialized school designed to support students with emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. It provides a highly structured and therapeutic learning environment. View Article
We’re beyond proud of Stanley Alston, Team Lead, and Tiffany Davis, Teacher, for representing Achieve Academy East on The Jennifer Hudson Show! Stanley Alston, Team Lead, and Tiffany Davis, Teacher, from Achieve Academy East in Philadelphia were invited to appear on The Jennifer Hudson Show. While on the show, Stanley and Tiffany discussed their inspiring work at Achieve Academy East and said the celebrations boost confidence and self-esteem for student. While this segment represents the work of Stanley, Tiffany and their many teammates at Achieve Academy East , it is also [...]
We are proud to announce that the expertise and dedication of current and former NewHope Academy staff in supporting twice-exceptional students has been nationally recognized. Their innovative work is highlighted in the article “Fostering Executive Function” in the January 2025 edition of Executive Function Magazine. This piece showcases how NewHope Academy, part of Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI Schools), equips students with critical executive functioning skills, setting them up for success both in the classroom and beyond. The article highlights their expertise and dedication to empowering students through innovative educational strategies. Read more on page 57 of [...]
High Road School's Saundra Hill was recently celebrated as local radio station 97ZOK’s Teacher of the Week. Administrative Assistant Rachel Lenick nominated Hill for going above and beyond for her students both in and out of school. Staff from the radio station visited the school to surprise Hill with a cake and gift card to a local day spa to celebrate her recognition. Learn how her exceptional care, hard work and dedication create safe spaces for academically and behaviorally challenged students: 97ZOK Teacher of the Week-Saundra Hill from High Road School.
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