What is a therapeutic day school?

A therapeutic day school is a specialized educational setting designed to meet the academic, emotional, and behavioral needs of students with significant disabilities, mental health challenges, or other complex needs that may impede their success in a traditional school environment.

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These schools typically offer a highly structured and supportive environment where student

What does that mean for me in the classroom?

TECHNICAL SPECS

Small Class Sizes

Small class sizes in therapeutic schools provide individualized attention and support, leading to greater academic and emotional success. A more intimate and supportive classroom environment is created, fostering positive relationships between students and teachers.

Classroom Staff Support

Paraprofessionals and support staff in therapeutic day school classrooms provide additional support to students with special needs. They work closely with teachers to implement IEPs, assist with behavior management, and provide one-on-one support to students who require it.

Behavior Systems

Behavior systems are commonly used in therapeutic day schools to help students with emotional and behavioral challenges. These systems are meticulously designed to promote positive behavior, address challenging behaviors, and create a structured and supportive environment conducive to learning and growth.

Clinical Supports

Thereapeutic Day School programs are supported by Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, and other clinical staff that help support classroom teachers in implementing behavior strategies and other clinical accommodations and modifications. They also frequently see students one-on-one or in groups.

What makes Therapeutic Day School classrooms different?

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