OUR CURRICULUM
Academic Program
The academic program features:
- Small therapeutic classrooms of 8-10 students led by a special education teacher and a teaching assistant
- Individual and small group instruction
- Guided independent learning
- Continuous assessment
- A thematic approach integrating academic content areas
- Collaboration with occupational therapist, speech/language pathologist, school nurse teacher
- Clinical support from clinical director, senior behavior specialist and family support clinicians
Curriculum
The Providence Center School implements the Rhode Island Statewide Curriculum standards that define curriculum, instruction and assessment at each level:
Individualized Planning and Assessment
The Providence Center School uses a strength-based approach to differentiate instruction that increases the potential for success in academic, social and behavioral domains.
Upon admission to The Providence Center School, an initial Individual Education Plan (IEP) is developed that focuses on adjustment to the school. After approximately 45 days of assessment, an in-depth annual IEP is developed with school district representatives, parents/guardians, educational advocates, The Providence Center School staff and, when appropriate, the student. IEP goals may include related services such as speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, psychiatric evaluation or counseling, all of which are provided on-site.
New England Common Assessments Program (NECAP)
Students participate in the statewide New England Common Assessments Program (with accommodations that are identified through the IEP process) to identify their strengths and needs and set educational and behavioral goals.
Informal assessment is also used to identify academic strengths and needs and drives differentiated instruction.