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A clinical classroom model for public schools

B. A. N. A clinical classroom model for public schools. NBA New Beginnings Alternative. A school-based program at Fitch High School in Groton, CT for secondary students who need special education and… …intensive behavior support. NBA meets 3 major concerns for public schools.

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A clinical classroom model for public schools

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  1. B A N A clinical classroom model for public schools

  2. NBA New Beginnings Alternative • A school-based program at Fitch High School in Groton, CT • for secondary students • who need special education and… • …intensive behavior support

  3. NBA meets 3 major concerns for public schools 1. Effective programming for adolescents with challenging behaviors 2. State and federal laws requiring students placed inthe Least Restrictive Environment 3. Local district needs to limit school spending

  4. NBA uses a Clinical Day School model... ...in compliance with Special Education laws …similar to programs in other area secondary and middle schools...

  5. NBA is designed for: Students in grades 9-12 whose behavior interferes with their learning

  6. The NBA staff assume: • All students are capable of high level learning • …but all students don’t learn in the same way - or at the same rate

  7. ...and that all learning is influenced continuously by ... Feelings Beliefs and Behaviors

  8. Because of this, some students learn best in a setting that is... Highly structured and Closely supervised

  9. Without this, students can get locked into... Failure cycles and Self defeating patterns of behavior

  10. Often, these patterns are characterized by... Interpersonal conflict Ineffective thinking School failure and Self doubt

  11. School behaviors can appear... • Inappropriate • Irresponsible • Disruptive • and sometimes… • Dangerous

  12. Removing students from the ‘mainstream’... for a period of time... can help them get back on a ‘success track’.

  13. The mission of NBA is to help students become more successful in school... by addressing: • feelings & relationships • attitudes & beliefs • behavior habits & skills

  14. This Means Helping Students... • to feel safe, capable and connected • to control and organize their behavior • to learn how to succeed • and to become responsible • & self directed

  15. This requires daily attention to: Learning needs & motivation Feelings & relationships Order & control Social issues & skills

  16. …using several different program strategies

  17. Highly structured learning environment • Small group & individualized instruction • Incentives and rewards • Supportive relationships • Clear feedback about behavior • Therapeutic crisis management • Problem-solving counseling

  18. These program componentsare designedtohelp students in 4 important ways:

  19. 1st - By Addressing Psychological Needs • Safety & trust • Competence • Initiative • Accomplishment • Identity & belonging

  20. 2nd - By Planning For Academic Success • Teaching how they learn • Small group instruction • ‘Engaging’ learning activities • Incentive strategies

  21. 3rd - By Building Self Control • Day-to-day student management practices based on behavioral learning principles • Clinical & supportive group process • Student empowerment

  22. And 4th - By Teaching Social-Cognitive Skills • Self awareness • Ownership • Communication • Problem solving • Goal setting & planning

  23. helping students rebuild... NBA - • Self Esteem • Self Control • Self Determination • Interpersonal Relationships • and School Success

  24. keeping students in the LRE and • avoiding costly out-placements

  25. NBA Staff2014-15 • Dr. Barbara Bronson School Psychologist • Judith SantanelliSPEDTeacher • Dave Gruber SPEDTeacher • Gail Narita Teacher Assistant • Breanna Gomez Teacher Assistant • Dr. Paul J. PattavinaSPEDSupervisor

  26. -for more information- Dr. Paul J. Pattavina Special Education Supervisor Groton Public Schools 860/ 572-2157

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