Pioneer Grove Educational Center

Mission Statement:
To prepare students for future success through high quality, comprehensive, and individually appropriate educational experiences, in collaboration with the family. Focus is on the total development of students, three to twenty-two, including: communication, cognition, physical development, social-emotional skills, academics, daily living skills, and independence.

•	To create an environment in which students feel comfortable.
•	To foster a positive atmosphere in the classroom which encourages independence of thought, problem solving, and successful group interaction.
•	To help students voice their own ideas, thoughts and feelings.
•	To teach students how to learn throughout their entire lives.

Programs At Pioneer Grove Educational Center

Blended Preschool:
Each blended classroom consists of up to 15 children; 5 students with mild special needs, and 10 tuition paying typically developing peers.  Classes are staffed by one teacher with a four year degree in regular and special education.  There is also one teacher assistant in each room.  A speech/language pathologist, and a social worker provide services to the students each week.

The Phonological Class:
Intensive speech therapy for preschoolers with severe articulation disorders.

Early Childhood and Primary Multi-Needs Classes:
Extended day programs for children who require specialized services due to their physical and/or medical issues.

High School Multi-Needs Class:
Serves students with significant cognitive, communication, and medical or physical needs. The focus of the class includes vocational, daily living skills, community, and recreation/leasure.

AIM(Adapted Individualized Methods)Classes:
Full day programs for children who require specialized teaching methods and techniques such as ABA, PECS, and sensory diets.

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