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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 classified as: • Emotionally Disturbed (ED)

  6. ‘Emotionally Disturbed’ • means that a student’s social-emotional learning needs and behaviors interfere with their ability to succeed in public school

  7. Within Special Education law, ED students exhibit 1 or more of 5 characteristics... • Unexpected learning failure • Poor interpersonal relationships • Inappropriate behavior or feelings • Pervasive sadness, unhappiness or depression • Physical symptoms or fear re: school problems

  8. …in a way that adversely effects school performance …to a marked degree …for an extended period of time

  9. 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

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

  11. Because of this, many ED students learn best in a setting that is... Highly structured and Closely supervised

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

  13. at school • at home, • and…in the community

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

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

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

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

  18. 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

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

  20. …using several different program strategies

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

  22. These program componentsare designedtohelp ED students in 4 important ways:

  23. 1st - By Addressing Psychological Needs • Safety & trust • Competence • Initiative • Accomplishment • Identity & belonging

  24. 2nd - By Planning For Academic Success • Teaching how they learn • Small group instruction • ‘Engaging’ learning activities • Incentive strategies

  25. 3rd - By Building Self Control • Day-to-day student management practices based on behavioral learning principles • Clinical & supportive group process • Student empowerment

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

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

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

  29. NBA Staff2013-14 • Dr. Barbara Bronson School Psychologist • Mat OrcuttSPEDTeacher • Dave GruberSPEDTeacher • Gail Narita Teacher Assistant • Dale Tedesco Teacher Assistant • Dr. Paul J. PattavinaSupervisor

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

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