About Us

Behind the scenes at Crossroads

We are CROSSROADS!

Our History

Crossroads Center for Children opened in Glenville, New York in 1998 as a private non profit school serving a small group of children diagnosed with autism. Today the school is located in Schenectady and enrolls approximately 120 children from 20 school districts in the surrounding eight counties. Additionally, the school enrolls students with general education needs for the preschool and daycare program. Integration of children with and without special learning needs is shown through research to have advantages for all types of learners, and is known as a best practice in preschool settings. Children benefit from building friendships with people who are different from themselves and this arrangement fosters tolerance and empathy. Both groups learn valuable lessons from critical thinking and social skills instruction, in addition to the quality academic programming.   

Children that are enrolled in the program for special education services are either diagnosed on the autism spectrum or can simply benefit from a behaviorally based educational program. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the fundamental approach for instruction at Crossroads Center for Children.

Our Mission

To prepare individuals with and without developmental disabilities for life success within their family and community.

Our Philosophy

Crossroads Center for Children utilizes interventions from the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA), a branch of psychology and education with a foundation based on scientific analysis of human behavior and learning.

Our Vision

Every student we serve will achieve a full and productive life.

Core Values

  1. Crossroads believes in the dignity and value of all students.
  2. Crossroads believes in each student’s right to receive the most appropriate and effective education available.
  3. Crossroads believes the most positive outcome for our students comes from the implementation of research and data-based teaching strategies.
  4. Crossroads believes in the team approach to educate our students, and that parents, students, teachers, school administration and community members are equally important to achieve positive student outcomes.

We believe in Hard Work and Dedication.

Doing What Works. Seizing Every Opportunity. Working Together.

Health Care

Our Health Care Office provides daily health checks of students. The office staff has been approved to administer medication. 

Shavonne Sanders 518-280-0083  ext.107

 

Curriculum

Thanks to grants, each classroom uses Handwriting Without Tears and TouchMath curriculum.

Security

Crossroads maintains a locked facility at all times.

School Calendar

Crossroads establishes and follows a school calendar similar to public school systems.
23-24 Crossroads Calendar  

Learning & Fun

Through classrooms, therapy sessions, and child care, we want the kids to have fun!

Parental Involvement

Parents are encouraged to come in for team meetings and parent trainings.