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PROGRAMS Contact for referrals: Joyce Foster (508) 520-1998 ext. 15 Cell Phone (508) 335-7545 PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES: SPECIALIZED ELEMENTARY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM Jordan Jackson School (Mansfield) directions Program Director: Nancy Regan (508) 695-1626 The Specialized Elementary Alternative Program provides a comprehensive 10- or 12-month program for elementary students with multiple disabilities: physical, intellectual, and communication. Students may have daily medical needs that require care by a classroom nurse. Emphasis is placed upon sensory-based learning, movement, total communication, and adaptive technology. Therapist’s activities are integrated into students’ daily classroom routines. The program incorporates assistive technology, a multi-sensory curriculum designed to foster participation, awareness and self-determination. 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. Notes: 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. Bi-County Collaborative |