SPECIAL EDUCATION
The Collaborative provides a number of special
education programs and services. Whenever possible
these programs are offered in the least restrictive
setting. All programs are planned and developed in
conjunction with the special education directors of the
participating districts.
Life Skills I Program
This program, currently housed at the Triton Regional
Middle/Senior High School, provides middle and senior
high school students with training for independent
living. The curriculum includes functional academics,
work experience, community skill development, and
development of the personal management skills
required for daily living routines. The curriculum is
aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum
Frameworks, and students participate in assessment
either with accommodations or by alternative
assessment methods.
Life Skills II Program
This program provides educational supports and
services to middle and high school age students with
moderate to severe physical and cognitive disabilities.
The program is housed at the Triton Regional
Middle/High School. These students, who have the
most severe challenges, have a program that
emphasizes sensory stimulation, basic
communication, gross and fine motor movement and
early self-care skills. A wide array of ancillary service is
provided including OT, PT, SL/T, and vision services.
The Next Step Program
The program serves students with moderate to severe
disabilities or developmental delays between the ages
of 18 and 22. The program is based in the community
at 32 Central Street, Ipswich. The program seeks to
improve the vocational and social skills required for
independent living by offering functional academics,
career exploration, job training, job placement, and
activities of daily living.
Coastal Alternative School
The Coastal Alternative School is comprised of two
programs that provide learning environments for
adolescents whose emotional and behavioral needs
require an alternative to traditional educational settings.
The Collaborative provides a number of special
education programs and services. Whenever possible
these programs are offered in the least restrictive
setting. All programs are planned and developed in
conjunction with the special education directors of the
participating districts.
Life Skills I Program
This program, currently housed at the Triton Regional
Middle/Senior High School, provides middle and senior
high school students with training for independent
living. The curriculum includes functional academics,
work experience, community skill development, and
development of the personal management skills
required for daily living routines. The curriculum is
aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum
Frameworks, and students participate in assessment
either with accommodations or by alternative
assessment methods.
Life Skills II Program
This program provides educational supports and
services to middle and high school age students with
moderate to severe physical and cognitive disabilities.
The program is housed at the Triton Regional
Middle/High School. These students, who have the
most severe challenges, have a program that
emphasizes sensory stimulation, basic
communication, gross and fine motor movement and
early self-care skills. A wide array of ancillary service is
provided including OT, PT, SL/T, and vision services.
The Next Step Program
The program serves students with moderate to severe
disabilities or developmental delays between the ages
of 18 and 22. The program is based in the community
at 32 Central Street, Ipswich. The program seeks to
improve the vocational and social skills required for
independent living by offering functional academics,
career exploration, job training, job placement, and
activities of daily living.
Coastal Alternative School
The Coastal Alternative School is comprised of two
programs that provide learning environments for
adolescents whose emotional and behavioral needs
require an alternative to traditional educational settings.
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Alternative School
This program services students from 8th grade through
high school. A reality based, milieu oriented approach is
utilized in providing small group academic instruction and
behavioral/social skills development. Opportunity for
community leadership is provided through the Older Peer
Leadership Program.
C.O.R.E. Program
(Creating Opportunities through Refocusing on
Education)
The C.O.R.E. Program is an interim alternative
educational setting (45 school days for at risk students
who are having difficulties in their current school
environment. The provision of a Functional Behavior
Assessment and a subsequent behavioral intervention
plan is the focus of this placement. Students participate
in the general curriculum of their sending school as well
as behavioral/social skills curriculum designed to teach
alternative behaviors that are more acceptable.
Reintegration to the public school setting with assistance
from C.O.R.E. staff is the goal of this program.
OTHER COLLABORATIVE
SERVICES
Job Alike Groups
The Collaborative hosts monthly opportunities for staff
from member districts with similar jobs to meet and
discuss common interests and concerns. These
meetings often provide the ideas and leadership for new
services and programs. Job Alike groups include Special
Education Directors, Educational team chairpersons,
Business Managers and Curriculum Coordinators.
Professional Development and
Consultation
The collaborative offers a wide variety of staff training and
professional development opportunities for educational
staff. Member districts contract with experienced
collaborative staff for consultation services needed in
their districts. Services include staff training and
supervision, student assessment, program development
and program consultation in all areas of education.
This program services students from 8th grade through
high school. A reality based, milieu oriented approach is
utilized in providing small group academic instruction and
behavioral/social skills development. Opportunity for
community leadership is provided through the Older Peer
Leadership Program.
C.O.R.E. Program
(Creating Opportunities through Refocusing on
Education)
The C.O.R.E. Program is an interim alternative
educational setting (45 school days for at risk students
who are having difficulties in their current school
environment. The provision of a Functional Behavior
Assessment and a subsequent behavioral intervention
plan is the focus of this placement. Students participate
in the general curriculum of their sending school as well
as behavioral/social skills curriculum designed to teach
alternative behaviors that are more acceptable.
Reintegration to the public school setting with assistance
from C.O.R.E. staff is the goal of this program.
OTHER COLLABORATIVE
SERVICES
Job Alike Groups
The Collaborative hosts monthly opportunities for staff
from member districts with similar jobs to meet and
discuss common interests and concerns. These
meetings often provide the ideas and leadership for new
services and programs. Job Alike groups include Special
Education Directors, Educational team chairpersons,
Business Managers and Curriculum Coordinators.
Professional Development and
Consultation
The collaborative offers a wide variety of staff training and
professional development opportunities for educational
staff. Member districts contract with experienced
collaborative staff for consultation services needed in
their districts. Services include staff training and
supervision, student assessment, program development
and program consultation in all areas of education.