The Classroom Connection Day School is a nonpublic special education facility, certified by the Illinois State Board of Education, for children with special learning needs. This program is intended for students with a primary diagnosis of Cognitive Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Speech or Language Impairment, Emotional Disturbance, Other Health Impairment, Multiple Disabilities, Developmental Delay or Autism. By using a wide variety of methodologies and programs to maximize each student’s learning, we are able to create and offer an environment where children are motivated to explore and learn. This coordination is achieved through team collaboration, problem solving, and individualized, student- centered planning. The Classroom Connection philosophy stresses the importance of multi-modal learning and relationship-based education. We strive to create a nurturing and supportive environment for students to gain trust in the educational process and put faith in themselves as learners.
Fundamental
Principles
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Serves
children ages 5 through 16 (Kindergarten
through 8th grade)
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Assessment
of the student ’s strengths and needs
in the areas of personal-social, self-help,
visual-perceptual, fine and gross
motor, auditory processing, language,
cognition, and cultural literacy
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Trans-disciplinary,
integrated intervention in all developmental
areas
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Child-centered
approach to all curriculum development,
instruction, and team collaboration
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Educational
assessments
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IEP
support including suggested goals, objectives
and modifications and attendance of
a Classroom Connection Consultant
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1:1 intensive instruction
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Emotionally
supported behavior management plan
that uses prevention as a key tool
for managing behavior
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Visually-cued
instruction environment
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Instruction
is individualized, interest-driven,
well - balanced and developmental
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Generalization
of program components and skill building
into the home environment
Program Components
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Unique
blend of on-site therapeutic staff including:
speech-language therapy, occupational therapy,
recreational therapy, music therapy, animal-assisted
therapy, physical therapy and social work
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Collaboration
with experts in the areas of assistive technology,
visual processing and behavior management
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Utilization
of a wide variety of methodologies to match each
student’s learning style
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Access
to assistive technology to enhance participation
in our language arts curriculum, communication experiences,
and social opportunities
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On-site
project designer to customize and individualize
materials
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Recognition
of parents and families as valuable partners in
the learning process; encouragement of parental
involvement in curriculum development and programming
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Daily
progress monitoring through quantitative and qualitative
data collection
Other Programs
Available
The
Classroom Connection Day School is affiliated with
Clinical Connections Therapy Program.
