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Instruction

Pria School The Pria program focuses on developing individualized instructions to each student based on their unique needs. After an initial evaluation, programming is tailored to his or her individual needs. Each day activities such as yoga, music, art, and movement are incorporated to target gross motor planning, sensory integration, and upper body strengthening.

Students will transition through the following stages as developmentally appropriate.

Stage I: For incoming students.

Students receive one-to-one individualized instruction for majority of the day. Individualized programs based upon each child’s developmental needs are created and provided in a nurturing environment. Our philosophy is to construct a teaching environment that maximizes the child’s success and minimizes failures. This is accomplished by breaking down concepts to teach skills that are appropriate and socially accepted. As the child masters each skill, he or she builds upon those skills to achieve the next level of learning. Each child receives a program tailored to his or her individual needs.

The remainder of the day consists of opportunities for group activities, socialization, generalization of acquired skills, and specials with age appropriate typically developing peer groups. Even when in such collaborative environment the individualized help for each child is maintained through trained instructors.

Stage II: For students who have completed Stage I and/or are developmentally ready to be integrated into a typical preschool environment with peers.

Pria School Students in Stage II continue to receive one-on-one instruction. In addition, the time spent in the regular classroom is also increased. During this stage, students are enrolled in our sister school to attend preschool. Each student is accompanied by a ‘shadow’ to the designated classroom for three days a week to promote generalization, acquisition of skills, and social interactions. The ultimate goal is for the student to learn from the classroom teacher and classmates. The ‘shadow’ facilitates this learning process. One-on-one instruction time provided by the Pria program provides the skills needed to succeed in the classroom setting.

Stage III: For students who show readiness for greater inclusion
in the regular classroom

Stage III of the program consists of increasing the number of hours/days spent in the regular classroom where they become an active member of the classroom. The ‘shadow’ continues to assist the student when needed but fade back the support when the student is developmentally ready to learn from the classroom teacher and classmates. The ultimate goal is complete independence in the classroom without additional support. During this time students also continue to receive one-on-one instruction within the Pria program when not in the regular classroom.

Services will also be available for students who are only interested either in the one-on-one instruction or participation in an inclusive classroom with a ‘shadow’.