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Student Services
Schools for Students
with Intellectual Disabilities
Autism
Services
The EASTCONN interdisciplinary Autism Team will
work with LEAs (individual and consortia) to create individualized
programming or support for students placed on the autism spectrum.
Customized student programming may be part- or whole-day. An
interdisciplinary team of autism experts is available for student-specific
consultation onsite.
Contact:
Tom Cronin
EASTCONN Hampton, 376 Hartford Turnpike, Hampton, CT 06247
860-455-0707; FAX: 860-455-0691
Voice Mail: 860-455-0029, box 3306
tcronin@eastconn.org
Maureen
Crowley
EASTCONN Hampton, 376 Hartford Turnpike,
Hampton, CT 06247
860-455-0707; FAX: 860-455-0691
Voice Mail: 860-455-0019, box 3311
mcrowley@eastconn.org
Woodstock Academy: Cooperative Resources Program
The Department of Cooperative Resources is a unique
collaborative program between Woodstock Academy and EASTCONN. A range of
services for high school aged students with learning disabilities,
developmental disabilities and other disabling conditions is offered. Individual service plans are developed via the Planning and
Placement Team process. Special education teachers work as case managers
with individual students to facilitate student growth in identified areas.
Benefits:
- Students receive individualized support in targeted areas.
- Students remain at the Academy while receiving services.
- Parent communication is ongoing.
Contact: Ann Mitra
Woodstock Academy, 57 Academy Rd., Woodstock, CT 06281
860-928-1132; FAX: 963-4931
Voice Mail: 850-455-0029, box 4124
amitra@eastconn.org
Young Adult Program (YAP)
The Young Adult Program is a
unique community-based transitional educational program designed to
assist students,
aged 18 to 21 with intellectual disabilities, to make the transition from school to
work and other adult responsibilities. The life skills curriculum places
emphasis on vocational, community and independent skills necessary for students to experience success and fulfillment in their jobs,
communities, and later years. A multidisciplinary team provides services
with instructional activities based on an Individualized Education and
Transition Plan developed for each students. Activities
integrate appropriate social skills, behavior and communication in real-life
situations such as using stores, banks, restaurants, landromats, public
transit transportation, and more. For students exiting school services,
close collaboration with with DMR and other private service providers is the key component of
the program.
- Assists and prepares students to make the transition from school to the adult world
- Community-based life skills
- Independent living skills - health and safety skills
- Vocational employment skills
- A variety of job trials and experiences in the community
- Collaboration with students, families, schools, DMR and private providers
- Provides an encouraging environment, which challenges each student to grow and reach his or her potential
Contact: Ann Mitra
Woodstock Academy, 57 Academy Rd., Woodstock, CT 06281
860-928-1132; FAX: 963-4931
Voice Mail: 860-455-0029, box 4124
amitra@eastconn.org