Special Education Services
Creating a supportive and individualized learning environment is at the heart of what we do. As a leading special education school, we combine evidence-based practices, like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), with trauma-informed care to ensure emotional safety and growth for every student.
Our tailored approach meets each child where they are, fostering academic success, positive behaviors, and strong social development. With a focus on confidence, resilience, and independence, we empower students to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
Educational Services
Our special educational services include personalized academic programs for students in Pre-K through 8th grade. We align with state standards while addressing each child’s unique strengths and challenges to promote growth and success.
Our approach integrates compassionate and trauma-informed ABA behavioral therapy, ensuring that students feel supported emotionally and socially while developing critical skills. This holistic framework fosters resilience, builds trust, and creates a nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically and personally.
Therapeutic Services
Through our therapy services, we offer specialized programs in speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. These services are designed to address each student’s unique needs, helping them build communication, motor, and daily living skills. Students receive these services when identified as necessary in their Individualized Education Program (IEP), ensuring targeted support that aligns with their specific goals. Our approach fosters progress both in and out of the classroom, empowering students to thrive in all areas of their development.
Integrated Services
Our special education services go beyond academics, focusing on the whole child to ensure meaningful growth and success. We integrate support seamlessly throughout the school day, incorporating opportunities to develop daily living skills and functional life skills that prepare students for greater independence. From practical tasks like self-care and organization to social and communication strategies, our program is designed to benefit students at home, in school, and in the community. Additionally, we offer resources such as parent training, social skills groups, and community outings, providing wrap-around support that empowers children and families to thrive in every aspect of life.
Our Formula for Success
Empowering Students Through Our 7-Step Special Education Services Approach
1. Consistency
Through written programs and continuous staff training, we maintain consistency in how we support each child. This helps children understand what behaviors are appropriate and fosters steady progress.
2. Individualized Programs
Every child is unique, and we honor that individuality by tailoring programs to their specific strengths, needs, and abilities. By meeting them where they are and designing individualized plans, we ensure each child’s path to success is as unique as they are.
3. Integrative Therapies
We blend various therapies, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Speech, and Occupational Therapy (OT), to create a well-rounded program. This integrative approach helps children respond and adapt more quickly.
4. Low Staff-to-Student Ratio
Each child benefits from a dedicated team of teachers, behavior analysts, and instructional assistants who collaborate and work closely with each student daily. This structure ensures personalized attention, promotes skill generalization, and helps children adapt to working with different people while addressing their specific needs.
5. Natural Environment Teaching
Our goal is to prepare children for success in their homes and communities. By teaching in their natural environments, we make learning fun and practical. From math and reading to science and social studies, children absorb lessons while exploring and engaging with the world around them.
6. Teaching Functional Skills
Functional skills like chores, social interactions, and daily living activities (ADLs) are key to building independence and confidence. By focusing on real-world skills, we ensure children can succeed not just at school, but at home and in their communities, preparing them for a more independent future.
7. Community Outings
To develop social skills and confidence, children participate in frequent community outings. Each experience teaches valuable lessons in behavior, communication, and social interaction, equipping them for real-world success.
What Our Parents Are Saying…
The walls of Spiritos are painted with support and understanding. Team Spiritos is caring and personally involved with each child’s growth, development and most importantly the child’s happiness.
Parent of former student
Our experience with Spiritos was excellent. Our son learned so many skills and had so many great experiences that it would be difficult to list. Behaviors were positively reinforced as they guided our son to learn new routines, understand classroom dynamics, and pick up on social cues throughout each day. Their attention to data-driven goals and metrics and personal hands-on experience with our son make Spiritos stand out from the rest. Highly recommend!
Parent of former student
Our quality of life has improved a great deal since our daughter started at Spiritos. She comes home happy almost every afternoon and leaves the house filled with excitement for the day ahead.
Parent of former student