Available Programs at the Center for Excellence
K-2nd grade Supported Behavioral Program
Placement in the Supported Behavioral Program is through the IEP process. These students require a highly structured setting with intensive behavioral interventions with a student/ teacher ratio not to exceed 8 to1.
K-2nd grade Behavioral Program
Placement in the K-2 Behavioral Program is through the IEP process. These students require on-going behavioral interventions in a small structured setting with a student/teacher ratio not to exceed 12 to 1.
3rd-5th grade Behavioral Program
Placement in the 3-5th grade Behavioral Program is through the IEP process. These students require on-going behavioral interventions in a small structured setting with a student/teacher ratio not to exceed 12 to 1.
6th-8th grade Alternative Program
Placement in the 6-8th grade Alternative Program can be through the IEP process or through a behavioral referral. These students participate in a traditional middle school model in that they change classes, and follow the standards based curriculum. These students require on-going behavioral intervention. There is a reduced student/teacher ratio in these classes not to exceed 15 to 1. This lower student/teacher ratio allows teachers the opportunity to provide a more individualized program, and students on IEP’s receive their special education services throughout their day with the support of the assigned Teacher of Moderate Special Needs.
6th-8th grade Innovative Center for Education (ICE)
Placement in the Innovative Center for Education (ICE) is through the IEP process. These students require a highly structured setting with intensive behavioral and clinical interventions with a student/ teacher ratio not to exceed 10 to1. Students assigned to this program typically would have been considered for an out of district placement.
9-12th grade Behavior Program
Placement in the 9-12th grade Behavioral Program is through the IEP process. These students require on-going behavioral interventions in a small structured setting with a student/teacher ratio not to exceed 12 to 1.
9-12th grade Latency Program
Placement in the 9-12th grade Latency Program is through the IEP process. These students require on-going therapeutic interventions in a small structured setting with a student/teacher ratio not to exceed 12 to 1.
9th-10th grade Innovative Center for Education (ICE)
Placement in the Innovative Center for Education (ICE) is through the IEP process. These students require a highly structured setting with intensive behavioral and clinical interventions with a student/ teacher ratio not to exceed 10 to1. Students assigned to this program typically would have been considered for an out of district placement.
9th-12th grade Boys Club Program
Students alternate one week academics and one week on the job.
Interim Alternative Educational Setting (District Tutoring)
There are two 3 hour sessions (8:15 – 11:15) and (12:00 – 3:00) for students on a long term suspension. This educational environment is staff with a certified teacher and support tutor. Special education services for academics are monitored by the special education staff from the sending school, and all related services are provided by the on site therapists.
Diagnostic Center
The Diagnostic Center is part of the Interim Alternate Education Setting housed at the Center for Excellence. It is designed to provide an educational environment where students receive all special education services, while participating in additional testing by the clinical psychologist within the mandated 45 days. A certified teacher and a support tutor provide individual assistance to students assigned to the diagnostic center. Special education services for academics are monitored by the special education staff from the sending school, and all related services are provided by the on site therapists.
Students are referred to the Diagnostic Center by building principals, when all building based supports have been exhausted and the Special Education Team feels they need additional testing to determine next steps.
Prior to placement an Individual Education Program meeting is held with the parent and all members of the educational team. An extended evaluation is completed outlining the additional testing needed, along with a change in placement form to reflect the Center for Excellence. Upon completion of the extended evaluations, a Team Meeting is scheduled to review the results and make recommendations for services and appropriate placement.
Instructional Programs
Our core academic programs include:
- Readers/Writers’ Workshop, Book of the Month, 25 Books Campaign
- Math Investigations (K-5), Connected Math Program (6-8), Math Success, ALEKS
- Fossil Science
- Social Studies instruction
- Our Specials classes include Physical Education, Art, READ 180, Computers, and Library/Media.
Community Activities and Enrichment
Some of the enrichment programs and community partnership projects in which we are currently engaged include:
- Holyoke Public Library Affiliation
- Going Green - Greenhouse Community Enterprise
- Holyoke Boys Club Affiliation
- Title One Family Nights
- Student Achievement Celebrations,Student of the Month, Perfect Attendance, Rising Stars, Step Up
- Basketball Team
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