We specialize in helping students who have learning difficulties and developmental delays, coupled with histories of emotional and/or physical trauma. We strive to increase each student’s relational skills and self-confidence.
住宅
Student are closely monitored and supported by highly trained, qualified staff members twenty-four hours a day. Our residential milieu staff is trained in trauma-informed care, and all programming is reflective of these interventions. 除了, our students often need high levels of predictability and routine, so a supportive daily schedule is part of our residential structure. Students engage in numerous recreational activities, including outdoor activities such as hiking, 划独木舟, 和皮划艇, as well as indoor activities and team-building. These activities promote positive social interactions and skills, and help students explore interests.
教育
Students engage in a full academic instruction schedule in their onsite school, 每周五天, 全年. We provide individualized instruction to meet each student's unique educational needs and do not exceed an 8:1 student-teacher ratio. We encourage all students to proceed at their own pace in order to master the academic and social skills needed for a fulfilling future.
职业
职业 programming is an essential component of both the therapeutic and educational approach at the SWCE. Our students engage in a variety of 职业 activities, 其中一些包括景观美化, assisting at food pantries and recycling centers, 办公室工作, 以及社区支持项目. These opportunities provide our students with valuable life skills, 促进社区意识, and reinforce our students’ identity-building experience.