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Mission Statement
The Eastern Suffolk BOCES Masera Learning Center provides a transdisciplinary program, reflecting the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, to address the needs of elementary students with autism and related developmental disabilities. New York State Standards are presented through individualized, goal-oriented instructional programs that foster the development of communication and social skills while increasing independence in academic, prevocational and social settings through a hierarchy of structured learning opportunities.
Overview
Masera Learning Center provides an applied behavior analysis program for students with autism and related pervasive developmental disorders. Students who display significantly delayed or disordered cognitive, speech, perceptual motor and social skills receive integrated service delivery to address their individualized needs.
Our center provides highly trained and qualified staff. Staff are assigned based on each student's individual education plan. Staff training is provided throughout the year, with additional support from a full-time staff trainer and psychologist.
Educational programming follows the New York State Standards guidelines, and grade level curriculum is modified to meet the students' abilities. Character Education is infused in the well-developed social skills program. A building-wide behavior management system is used and individual behavior plans are developed as needed.
Continuum of Services
Discrete Trial Teaching Classes:
- Highest level 1:1 instruction
- Strong behavior management system (FBA/BIP as needed)
- Data driven assessment
- Introduction to group instruction
Transitional Classes:
- Whole group instruction
- Increased opportunities for integrated socialization
- Level II/III social skills as measured by the Masera Social Skills Assessment
Middle School Classes:
- For students fifth grade +
- Experiences individualized to meet the needs of the developing "tween"
Included Classes at Paul J. Bellew Elementary School:
- Supported, included, traditional type classroom in the regular education setting
- Integrated for recess, lunch, special programs as well as special subjects and content areas as individually appropriate
- Ability to generalize increased level IV social skills within the typical school setting as measured by the Masera Social Skills Assessment
Key Components
- Integrated Service Delivery Model
- Parent Training/Parent Support Groups
- Counseling/Social Skills
- Social Skills Program and Assessment
- Character Education Program
- Inclusion and Integration
- Yearly Onsite Staff Training
- School Wide Behavior Management Program
- Individualized Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
- Active PTO
- School Wide Activities
- Community Outings
- Community Partnerships
- Girl Scouts
- NAAR Walkathon
- Special Olympics
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