The Grace S. Webb School provides special education and related
services to students who are in grades K-12.
These students are referred by their Local Education Agency (LEA). The
school is a state approved special education facility. Students exhibit
functioning which ranges from slightly impaired to gifted levels. Students are
enrolled in the elementary, middle, or high school and receive instruction in
reading, writing and mathematics, physical education, health, science, and social
studies. Additionally, art, music, cooking, horticulture, vocational
education (which may include supportive job experience), speech and language
services, occupational therapy, and computer science instruction may be offered
as part of a student’s program. Formal and informal assessments are an
important part of understanding and providing for a student’s needs. These
may include educational, medication, psychiatric, psychological,
speech/language, vocational, occupational therapy, or other specifically
requested evaluations. The school curriculum uses standard texts and other
materials so that instruction meets state and local education guidelines while
it is sensitive to each student's learning needs. Frequent field trips and
visiting programs enhance the established curriculum. Social and
behavioral learning continues throughout the day. As a therapeutic school,
the coordination of educational and clinical plans are important. All students participate
in appropriate clinical groups and individual therapy. Medication
monitoring is available. A point/level behavioral system reinforces growth
in academics, social interactions, and coping skills. There is an emphasis
on developing interpersonal relationships and problem solving skills.
Parents/caretakers are an important piece of the school/student
link. Teacher advisors and assigned clinicians maintain contact with and
provide a resource for parents. Some students may carry daily school/home
contact sheets. Parent educational and clinical meetings are encouraged.
A bilingual outreach worker is available to all families and students to support
this important connection. In response to student and school district
needs, the Grace S. Webb School has a diagnostic program, now in its 10th year
of operation. Collaborative programs are available for students who are
diagnosed with an eating disorder, disorders related to adolescent
psychosis, and those children and adolescents who are receiving inpatient and
partial hospital care.
For questions or referral information, contact Kikke Levin-Gerdner
(860) 545-7054 or kgerdner@harthosp.org
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