As part of our Life Skills Program, students at Gateway School have the opportunity to practice and gain confidence to face many of the daily challenges found in a home or apartment environment. Making the bed, doing laundry, using the microwave and loading the dishwasher are skills we teach in our Activities of Daily Living […]
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In a world that seems hyper-focused on STEM skills, everyday life skills also play a critical role in a well-rounded and comprehensive education. Learning daily living skills, social skills, and appropriate work skills will benefit every student. Not every special needs child will accomplish perfect mastery of all life skills, but it pays to give […]
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Making Breakfast – Starts the day off on the right track for special needs studentsAs part of our Life Skills Program, students at Gateway School are encouraged to learn and gain confidence in a variety of daily living skills that will support them in their everyday lives. Training in daily living skills such as self-care, […]
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What are life skills?Life skills include a wide range of knowledge and skills that provide children with important tools to help them to handle daily tasks in their lives and develop into active and productive members of their communities. Life skills also serve the important function of preparing children to take action in situations where […]
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Our mission is to help prepare our students for a full and meaningful life. In addition to traditional academics, we include instruction in practical and functional daily living skills in order to prepare students for future adult situations in the home, community, and workplace. As part of our Life Skills Program, students at Gateway School […]
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By ages 16 to 17, transition will include out of school job readiness in the community. We will take an interest inventory of the students at the beginning of the year and another at the end of the year. They will begin to develop a resume. Job skills training will begin.Travel safety training becomes important […]
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems are important tools to assist students who have challenges communicating and expressing their own needs, thoughts and emotions. AAC users span a full range of age, physical, and cognitive ability. At the Gateway School, our goal is for all students to become as independent as possible. Picture Exchange Communication […]
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From web-based instruction to communication devices, at Gateway School, we infuse technological support and learning across all areas of our program. Each of our classrooms has a combination of desktop and laptop computers, Chromebooks, an interactive whiteboard system, and iPads. Instruction incorporates web-based activities and assessment, utilizing programs such as IXL, a groundbreaking platform and […]
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At Gateway School, we use technology to provide a deeply engaging academic experience for our students. Each of our classrooms has a combination of desktop and laptop computers, Google Chromebooks, an interactive whiteboard system, and iPads. All students receive personal accounts so families can follow-up, reinforce, and monitor their child’s progress. Instruction incorporates web-based activities […]
Continue readingThe transition from special needs student to functioning adults begins with indicating goals and challenges within the already existing student’s respective IEP (Individualized Education Program), begins at the age of 14. As required by a state’s specific special education rules and regulations, the IEP is usually reviewed on a yearly basis allowing the transition plan […]
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