Department for Exceptional Children

Does the phrase “Assembly Required” along with a page of instructions and diagrams strike fear in your heart? The master builders in Kim Stephenson’s (Lobdell) 6:1:2 class at Westview are not afraid.  

Students at Ridgecrest Academy are used to starting the day with a peaceful routine: calming music, a mindfulness activity and getting in touch with their feelings. When they are prepared and ready to learn, classes get going. This year’s remote learning days disrupt that normal procedure.

When life is complicated it is all too easy to fall behind in schoolwork. Students in the 6:1:1 program at Westview are learning that they can still get back on track and excel. The intensive, personalized help they need is available every month at After School Matters.

School social worker Cathy Gartland began a poster coloring project with her students last spring, but the image of a lion has come to life since classes began again in September.

Art teacher Carla Brunco’s classroom at Westview in the Department for Exceptional Children buzzes with activity every Tuesday - It’s time for another Westview Wire school news show!

Ridgecrest Academy students were treated to a series of frightfully fun sensory challenges brewed up by occupational therapist Julie Moretti to celebrate Halloween.