Academics

This program services the majority of all special education students currently enrolled at the Academy. It is designed to serve students with mild to moderate educational disabilities. In the Resource room, students and staff work collaboratively on Individual goals in the areas of reading, writing, executive functioning/organizational skills, transition, and language process skills. Students may also go to the resource room to take tests and work on projects. The resource room provides daily contact between the student and their case coordinator.

The time that the student spends in the Resource room is not in place of time spent in a subject matter classroom. The student is scheduled into the assisted study hall during their non-classroom time and there is no credit attached to the program.

This program is designed for students who require functional life skill classes. Students are recommended by the Special Education team. This program focuses on independent living skills and skills necessary for the student to be gainfully employed. Course selection for credit and/or skill units and diploma options are based on individual needs. Supervised work experience during the school day may be provided through our Work to Learn program. Some students also receive related services like physical therapy, occupational therapy, and/or speech and language therapy. Several courses such as Daily Living Skills and Work to Learn incorporate trips into the community.

The PASSES program provides a continuum of specialized services for students who need additional support to manage social and emotional needs. These include academic classes, resource room, and counseling. IEP teams can develop individualized student programs from the various PASSES and mainstream offerings. PASSES offers up to 11 out of the 22 credits required for graduation in the specialized setting.

The NECC (New England Center for Children) Partner Program enables Pinkerton Academy to provide a level of service similar to that found in out-of-district placements while allowing students with Autism to be included in their community school. Through this model, NECC provides:

• Full-time certified special educator
• Weekly consultation with a BCBA®
• Initial and ongoing professional development for school paraprofessionals affiliated with the classroom
• Full complement of educational programming through the Autism Curriculum Encyclopedia® (ACE®) including assessments, curriculum, and progress monitoring tools