Easter Seals Disability Services

Demonstration School

Registration for the Demonstration School is now OPEN. We are currently enrolling McKay Scholars for 2009 Fall Semester

Specialties of School:

• Serving students with learning disabilities, language delays, attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity, Asperger's Syndrome and non-disabled.
• Bilingual state certified and degreed exceptional special education (ESE) teachers
• Low student to teacher ratio; individual attention
• Multi-sensory approach to learning
• Individualized Education Plan developed for every student.
• Character building & social skills classes
• Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) supports students, teachers and parents
• AISF, NCPSA, and SACS
• Regular or special diploma options available

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Easter Seals South Florida's Demonstration School is a coeducational day program serving students ages six through 22 years old. The school incorporates a variety of teaching methods, materials and techniques into its unique education center. The program provides an individualized approach to education, which caters to the specific needs of each child and trains students to overcome individual difficulties in order to achieve their full potential. The School Curriculum follows the Florida Sunshine State Standards providing special attention to auditory, fine motor, visual and perceptual development and provides an intensive academic program.

School hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All students receive a free breakfast and lunch which meets FDS standards. Transportation to and from Easter Seals South Florida is included for ALL students.

Easter Seals South Florida is equipped with a large tiled playground, a music room, a play therapy room and computers in classrooms.

In addition, on-site therapies from the Medical Rehabilitation Program are provided for students, as needed.

The Social Workers counsel the students in the Demonstration School Program. Group counseling is provided at least one time a week. The group sessions involve engaging in discussion that allow the social workers to coach students on appropriate responses, conflict resolution and other skills that will allow them to deal more effectively with their environment. Group therapy also includes teaching the students positive perceptions of their capabilities in order to improve self-esteem. Counseling is available on an individual basis, according to need.

Funding Sources available:

* Private Tuition
* Easter Seals Scholarship Fund
* McKay Voucher Scholarships
* Florida Child Scholarships and contract with Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Christopher is the first student to graduate from Easter Seals Demonstration School with a high school diploma! SEE STORY

For more information or to enroll, contact us.