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Therapeutic Emotional Support Program

What is Therapeutic Emotional Support

A therapeutic emotional support classroom is an educational setting designed to support students with signification emotional and/or behavioral needs.

  • Students in this program have an IEP.
  • Supported by a school psychologist who delivers daily social skills instruction and meets with students individually.
  • The program integrates academic instruction with individualized supports.
  • Low student-to-staff ratio.
  • Strong focus on the mental health and emotional well-being of students.
  • Students exhibit internalizing behaviors rather than outward aggression.
  • The therapeutic program helps students develop skills necessary to reintegrate into the regular education setting.
  • High School students attend 1-2 classes at HHS.
  • Elementary & Middle School - specials, lunch, recess, and other classes as appropriate.

Building Features

  • Sensory Room - A Space that provides various sensory inputs in a calm environment to help students regulate emotions, reduce anxiety, and assist with transitions.
  • Functional Living - Allows students to increase independence in the areas of hygiene, cooking, teamwork, etc.