School Age Classrooms

Students with special needs who are 5 to 22 years of age receive instruction in small groups of 6, 8 or 12 students, as well as individualized support to optimize success in school. Instructional groups are based on the educational achievement, social and physical development and management needs of students as outlined in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) developed by the Committee on Special Education. Classrooms are located in integrated settings, school buildings or community-based sites to encourage and enhance opportunities for interaction with typically developing peers. Students may participate in school activities and academic classes with their peers enrolled in the general education program for academic and special subject area courses. Opportunities for work experience and/or career/technical education are available for secondary students.

 

Referrals to BOCES 2 special education school age classrooms come from a student’s home school district. Parents are encouraged to speak with a representative from their child’s district for more information about the referral process.

This is a district-based program for students grades K-12 with moderate to severe learning challenges, along with some emotional, physical and/or management needs. The focus of the class is to help students to develop academic, social and emotional strengths to maximize their learning and growth. At the secondary level, students may access career readiness and/or vocational programming. These students typically benefit from further skill development in the areas of functional academics, activities of daily living, vocational awareness and training, social skills and community orientation.

This district-based program is for students grades K-12 with multiple and severe disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or traumatic brain injuries. The focus of the class is to help students develop academic, social and emotional strengths to maximize their learning and growth.

This is a district-based program for students grades K-12 with a diagnosis of Autism and the unique needs associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The program is based in individualized learning opportunities that are neuro-affirming strength-based. The focus is to support the development of academics, communication and socialization to maximize student learning and growth.

This district-based program helps students grades 7-12 who require small group instruction for their management needs. The program focuses on standards-based academic skills and social-emotional development using a variety of strategies based on student strengths. Students may access mainstream classroom opportunities as appropriate.

A program designed for students grades K-12 with intensive management needs due to emotional and/or behavioral disabilities which may be further complicated by developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. This program offers standards-based academics and social-emotional development using a variety of strategies centered on student strengths. The program includes enriched mental health support services, pro-social skills training and therapeutic crisis intervention.

This program is for students grades 7-12 with severe psychiatric, social and emotional challenges that impact learning. Students are supported by school-based mental health staff and other related services as requested. A standards-based curriculum in conjunction with comprehensive mental health services to include family and student counseling. Program services are delivered at multiple center-based sites depending on students’ grade levels.

This is a district-based program for students grades 9-12 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social Communication Disorder, or other unique characteristics formerly associated with Asperger’s Syndrome. The focus is on helping students develop communication and social skills while maintaining their academic strengths through a standards/Regents-based curriculum. Specific individualized strategies, such as Montessori and TEACCH methods, are utilized to meet student needs.

The Department for Exceptional Children also operates several Transition Classrooms for young adults ages 18-22. Please see details here.

Contact:
Central Referral Coordinator
160 Wallace Way, Building 9
Rochester, NY 14624
Phone: (585) 617-2468