ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS

ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS
Contact for referrals:
Joyce Foster (508) 520-1998 ext. 15
Cell Phone (508) 335-7545

PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH NEUROLOGICAL DISABILITIES & AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS:

Anna Ware Jackson School, directions Wood School (Plainville) directions
Program Director: Karen Renda (508) 335-7548

The Specialized Elementary Alternative Programs provide services to students in grades K-6, who present a wide range of educational needs primarily in the area of learning and socialization, and in some cases medical. Children attending these programs require support with learning due primarily to Neurological Disabilities and/or Autism. Environmental structure and positive behavioral supports are individualized for students to assist in processing and communicating information. Students require structured teaching of social protocol. Academics are individualized and focus on maximizing students’ strengths. The curriculum is closely aligned to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Therapy services are emphasized to address skill development, particularly in the areas of communication, language development, and sensory integration.
Notes:
All students and their families are encouraged to participate in outside counseling. Communication with parents and other service providers, such as therapists and physicians, is an essential component of program services and assists in the quality management of individual treatment plans. Some students served by these programs have returned from hospital or residential settings. Programs may effectively provide services for students under consideration for private special needs schools or residential placements.

All 180-day programs have extended school year components available.

Students attending elementary school programs may receive a variety of related services, i.e. Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language, Physical Therapy, as specified in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

All students attending Bi-County Collaborative participate in MCAS with or without accommodations or through MCAS Alternate Assessment.

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Bi-County Collaborative
Program Information
397 East Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038
Telephone: (508) 520-1998 Fax: (508) 520-1445

Dr. Susan Cuoco ......Executive Director
Joyce Foster .......Clinical Services & Referral Management Director