The Alternative Middle School Program provides services to students in grades 5-8 who have average cognitive abilities. Students within this program have a history of significant behavioral disregulation, social/emotional and learning difficulties. The program provides a highly structured, consistent and therapeutic environment which employs individualized academics and predictable routines to teach social and communication skills, motivate learning and develop self-esteem. Strategies are utilized which assist students to learn self-control and to develop appropriate behaviors and coping skills within the school environment.

Academic curriculum is closely aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and is modified to meet the learning styles and needs of each student.

The MTP program is designed to provide educational services to students grades 4-8 who cannot be educated in a public school setting due to significant difficulties such as behavioral deregulation, neurological, psychiatric and emotional disabilities. Students in the MTP program have access to an onsite School Adjustment Counselor and school nurse. MTP staff participates in ongoing weekly Clinical Consultation by a child psychologist to develop individualized positive intervention plans for each student. A high staff-student ratio provides a safe, structured, predictable environment. The outcomes of the MTP program include transition to a less restrictive environment.