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Welcome to Samuel L. Berliner School! |
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| Samuel L. Berliner School of Personal Growth and Academic Development is a district-wide special needs school serving children in grades K through 8 with the most severe and persistent emotional and behavioral disabilities. Prior to attending our school, each student has already been evaluated by his or her local child study team and determined to be eligible for special education services. A typical profile of a student referred to Samuel L. Berliner would include a continuous failure to demonstrate academic and behavioral progress in several less restrictive educational environments. The student profile would also include poor attendance, numerous school suspensions, and unsuccessful out-of-district placements. A majority of our students are actively involved with state agencies, behavioral health clinics, private counseling and the legal system. The goals and philosophies of Samuel L. Berliner School have been developed through careful consideration of each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP), the School's Mission Statement and the District's Strategic Plan. The staff of Samuel L. Berliner School believes that every child has the ability to learn. We have created a consistent, structured and safe environment conducive to learning where our students will improve their academic skills, modify their behavior, gain valuable interpersonal skills, and become capable of participating in mainstream education once again. We firmly believe that education must be a partnership between home, school, and the community. As such, we have established several outreach programs with community agencies to assist students and their families with medical, social and health-related concerns. We will continue to openly communicate and collaborate with all constituents in our efforts to meet the needs of our students. In order to achieve academic success students are exposed to active and interactive teaching tools that encourage discovery, experimental learning, artistic expression and computer technology. A variety of services beyond classroom instruction are also provided. Counseling services offer individual and group sessions as per the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). Utilizing our Behavior Modification Program, our Support Team is designed to assist classroom teachers with behavior management strategies and crisis intervention services when needed. Integrated and entwined within every component, Character Education provides opportunities for building character and values clarification inclusive of problem solving and conflict-resolution skills. These services supplement the classroom curriculum with activities that are collaborative, interactive and technology based. In summary, Samuel L. Berliner is unique in many ways. We have built a strong academic and character building foundation in order to provide students with a rigorous educational program that will better ensure their success. Our long-term goal is for students to take responsibility for and gain control of their behaviors in order that they may become life long learners and contributors to their community. |
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