We think we are the best room in the school!
In keeping with the Crossroads’ mission statement, “To prepare individuals with and without developmental disabilities for life success within their family and community,” Room 11 is a school-aged classroom in which all types of skills are addressed, to help our students truly achieve success. This means that while we are targeting academic skills suited to each students’ individual levels and abilities, we are additionally working on social and communication skills, attending skills, life skills and more, in order for each of our children to live the most functional and independent life possible. We believe in the principles of ABA; they work, and we’ve seen amazing progress where others before had given up hope.
In addition to individualized teacher-made materials to reflect the precise needs of each students, we utilize 3 curriculums throughout our day and week. Learning Without Tears is used to teach 3 domains: math and numbers, literacy, and readiness and writing. Touch Math is used to teach higher mathematics skills. Together Counts is used to teach healthy eating and exercise principles. Many of the students, in this classroom, take the alternate assessment
Recently in Room 11...
Colors of Spring, 4.10.24
During Math and ELA time, we capture a glimpse of students working on Colors Of Spring booklets. Here’s “T,” engaged in color matching to text, coloring within the lines, and reading words, fostering both literacy and visual discrimination skills. His cl
Focused Sessions 3.25.24
A wave of pride for Room 11 as we see every student fully immersed and actively engaged with their goals and activities. A group of students with bustling energy, this vibrant classroom shows incredible progress and determination. Dedicated team members help each student tackle their tasks with gusto, fostering in students a sense of purpose and accomplishment. There is boundless potential thriving within these walls, turning challenges into triumphs one focused moment at a time!
HFP 3.14.24
Fruit K-bobs and leprechaun traps were on the Healthy Food Program agenda for Room 11 this week.
Using marshmallows, pretzels and graham crackers to trap leprechauns, and pretzels to stick fruit together, this group of students also practiced communication skills as they worked to design and construct their projects.
