Small Group Learning
TLS offers a Small Group Learning option for school aged students who struggle to learn in a larger school or classroom environment.
We have found success for many of our current clients, in small group learning situations that allow for both individual instruction time and short periods of small group work with other students.
SGL participants are grouped by age and ability level, allowing for appropriate practice of skills when together. Visual supports and curricular accommodations are built into each program and our staff is experienced in the use of adaptive technology and augmentive communication devices in the classroom setting. Computers, an interactive white board, and iPads are routinely used to provide a learning environment suited to learners with complex communication needs. Therapeutic and Behavioral Supports are implemented to meet the needs of individual students. Each child’s experience is tailored to fit their individual needs and level of support needed; our goal being to help them become as independent as possible. Therapy services are offered, on site, for individualized sessions or consultation. Academic work is focused on IEP goals and those outlined by families and staff during initial intake to the group. Quarterly conferences are offered to update your child’s progress.
The daily schedule may be different for each student, individualized to meet their strengths and needs. SGL students will participate in activities including:
- Academic lessons
- Direct social skills instruction
- Handwriting/keyboarding
- Fitness
- Daily living skills
- Computer skills
- Music
- Sensory/arts
The Unique Learning System curriculum is available to students who need additional accommodations. This curriculum is designed to assist in teaching state standard-based lessons. It is differentiated on three different levels, to accommodate a diversity of learners. Monthly units focus on science and social studies topics. Each one contains writing, reading, comprehension, vocabulary, and math activities.
