In keeping with the Crossroads’ mission statement, “To prepare individuals with and without developmental disabilities for life success within their family and community,” Room 13 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. Our Healthy Food Program is used to teach healthy eating, and Special Olympics guides our exercise principles. Many of the students in our classroom, take the alternate assessment.
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7.13.26 MOTOR Groups!
It’s ESY! We have so many fun things planned for our students to learn and grow this summer.
Here’s one. Each summer we have Motor Centers, put forth by our amazing Motor Team of PT and OT! Every child and every class gets to take part; classes travel to the gym to attend their slot on a weekly basis. This week’s theme being bugs and insects, the kids had all sorts of challenges and fun this morning. We paired up with Room 14!
6.8.26 What a Difference a Year Makes!
Looking through these pictures, it’s amazing to see how much our classroom has grown together this year. From playing games and creating art to enjoying reciprocal activities, conversations, and time on the playground, our students have built connections that go far beyond the classroom walls.
These moments show growth in friendship, communication, cooperation, and confidence. Students who once preferred to play alone are engaging with peers, sharing experiences, and participating in group activities. Through countless small successes, encouragement from staff, and support from one another, this classroom has become a true community. We are so proud of how far these students have come and excited to see what they continue to accomplish together.
5/20/26 – Butterflies in the Making!
Every year since 2020, Crossroads has been blessed to have the amazing support of the Bender Scientific Fund of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region. Their grant funds our beloved Butterfly Unit, something that each classroom enjoys and benefits from. We receive the cups of caterpillars, and observe as they wind up into their J form, then form their chrysalis and finally emerge as beautiful creatures to be released into our Bender’s Butterfly Science Garden.
4.3.26 Egg Hunt Fun!
One of our school-age classrooms had a great time on their egg hunt, made extra special thanks to the generosity of Kiwanis! Students searched high and low, practicing turn-taking, following directions, and enjoying the excitement of discovery.
Thank you, Kiwanis, for bringing smiles, laughter, and EGGStra joy to our day!
3/17/2026 - Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Room 13 went all out for St. Patrick’s Day this year – cupcakes AND ice cream!! Those smiles couldn’t be wider. Great job to everyone for listening to directions and sharing with their fellow classmates in order to have a sweet treat. Well deserved!!
