The goal of the curriculum is to further develop functional life skills in order for students with developmental disabilities to participate to the fullest extent possible within the school, home and community.  Students will gain the skills necessary to move towards and onto a new life stage including increasing independence and autonomy, satisfying vocational pursuits, community living opportunities and increasing social networks and supports.  The program takes into consideration students' unique abilities, interests and needs in order to develop appropriate and achievable program goals. 

Some Courses we offer are: 

• Self Help and Self Care 
• Social Skills Development 
• Numeracy and Numbers 
• Personal Health and Fitness 
• Creative Arts for Enjoyment and Expression
• Money management and Personal Banking
• Personal Life Skills
• Language and Communication Development

Department Staff

Joanna Giannoulis - Main Teacher

Linda Tyson - Main Teacher

Sylvia Cascone - Prep Teacher

Kristina Lenehan - Educational Assistant

Zohreh MoradiFard - Educational Assistant

Rhonda Telford - Educational Assistant

Shamsa Osman - Noon-Hour Assistant

Nura Ismail Mahmoud - Noon-Hour Assistant