I am a student teacher looking for information on residential schools for students with mental retardation. If anyone has any information on good programs available anywhere please let me know.
Thanks for any info
SUBJECT: looking for sped job in Mass.
Date: 95-11-08 17:16:49 EST
From: MPbamberg
I have been looking since July for a job in special education. For the
past seven years, I have worked as an aide and teacher with middle school
students and would like to continue. Can anyone help with suggestions>
SUBJECT:
Re: looking for sped job in M
Date: 95-11-18 23:42:27 EST
From: Mytdks
It's hard to believe that you can't get a teaching job in Mass. Where are you looking?
SUBJECT: Re:m.r. residential schools
Date: 95-11-28 20:21:16 EST
From: FJMyers II
Call telephone directory information for the Benedictine School in Ridgely, Maryland. This school is probably the best in theUnited States for mentally retarded children and adults. It is located near Denton Maryland on the Eastern Shore.
SUBJECT: EBD for 96'97
Date: 95-12-02 17:20:10 EST
From: RNaditch
I teach Sped in NH for middle school, I am currently getting my masters in
EBD. Looking for a job in the Northeast. Know of any??
E-Mail
RNaditch@aol.com
SUBJECT: Error message
Date: 96-03-19 08:47:14 EST
From: PatT64
I get the message "Application Error MVIEWER2 caused a GPF in Module 256_1024.DRV at 0007:0B44. HUH??????????????????????????????? This happens pretty often when I go into the help section.
SUBJECT: Re:m.r. residential
schools
Date: 95-12-16 17:06:01 EST
From: PATTI 13
Look in the Exceptional Parent magazine for residential schools also some public libraries have a book of private schools for various needs. You'll have to look for MR residential in the listings.
SUBJECT: private residential
schools
Date: 95-12-20 14:00:25 EST
From: YALE C LAB
Can anyone recommend a private residential school or organization that provides information about private residential schools? Student in question is a freshman, lazy, getting C's.
SUBJECT: Re:private residential schoo
Date: 95-12-21 10:10:26 EST
From: Ratatat
At your public library (or a major bookstore) you should be able to find Peterson's Guide to Private Secondary Schools. There are two guides. One is for special programs only, and the other is a comprehensive guide that includes ALL schools.
SUBJECT: Help in severe ADHD
Date: 95-12-26 22:24:15 EST
From: TStucke
Teaching high school level students with severe behavioral challenges, I will take any ideas,input, or help available.
SUBJECT: Re:Help in severe ADHD
Date: 95-12-26 22:55:29 EST
From: Ratatat
Have you seen the catalog from Hawthorne Educational Services? There are
some very fine manuals published by them. The ADD Interventions Manual, The
Student Skills Manual, The Parents Guide, etc.... All are composed as pages
of sequential lists to follow when addressing a specific behavior. You can
call Hawthorne at 1-800-542-1673
SUBJECT: Re: SPED Private Schools
Date: 96-01-07 12:42:25 EST
From: MB450SL79
Please Please Please contact us for good quality residential college preparatory SE schools that you may come across. We have a 16 year old and desparately need more than a hit or miss education for him. We are located near Houston, TX and have encountered similar experience with the existing school districts and local private schools. The ARD meetings consist of little more than the teaching establishment covering their short comings. We are anxious to hear the results of your search or to assist in any matter that we can. You can contact us through AOL with our name or contact us at the number listed below.
MB450SL79 or call 1 800 890 8663.
SUBJECT: Re:private residential schoo
Date: 96-01-20 12:19:38 EST
From: Rhythm1000
Freshman in college or highschool..... and what area are you looking in..... There are private settings such as behavior disordered and emotionally handicapped, and there are private religious associated schools, Also you might look into different motivational ideas for this child. I have downloaded a few. Look around in here. You might talk with the school psychologist... Maybe depression is a factor, maybe a learning disability, or maybe the child jst needs to be motivated, draw up a contract with him/her.
The child must meet certain expectations, then recieve a treat or a
priviledge. Ask the child what he/she is willing to work for. Make
learning fun. The child can look on the computer in the edcation area for
fun games and on-line contests. There is alot of software available that
teaches basic grade appropriate info and makes it fun.........Catherine
SUBJECT:
Re: SPED Private Schools
Date: 96-01-20 12:22:48 EST
From: Rhythm1000
If you don't find any schools there is alot of software available and online
games, also (this is jst an idea) you can post a message at your nearby
college, maybe in the education department.......there are probably a number
of beginning students willing to work with him or even grad students willing
to do some work with him...... Talk to the college to see what prep courses
to take also they would be a good resource to get info from.........(just a
few ideas) Catherine
SUBJECT: Re:private residential schoo
Date: 96-01-25 00:48:59 EST
From: HGiNN1234
to yale c lab
i've never met a lazy LD STUDENT. PLEASE CHOSE YOUR WORDS BETTER. MOST
SPECIAL ED STUDENTS NEED BETTER TEACHERS AND PARENTS WHO UNDERSTAND THE
DISORDERS. LAZY TO ME MEANS LD OR ADD AND HAVING DIFFICULTY PROCESSING
INFORMATION. FIND A WAY TO HELP NOT BELITTLE
D
SUBJECT: Re:Help in severe ADHD
Date: 96-01-25 00:54:41 EST
From: HGiNN1234
DEAR TSTUCKE
FIRST, THROW OUT ALL YOUR IDEAS THAT PUNITIVE MEASURES WORK WITH THESE KIDS
TO MODIVATE THEM. SET UP CLEAR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND REWARDS. DON'T
TAKE AWAY EARNED REWARDS. FOOD, EXCERISE ART AND MUSIC ARE LEARNING TOOLS.
DON'T TAKE THEM AWAY TO MODIVATE. YOU WILL BE SUPPRISED THAT YOU WILL HAVE
STUDENTS MUCH HAPPIER AND WORKING. USE EAR PHONES ON STUDENTS WITH SEVER
ATTENTION PROBLEMS. ITS KEEP ALL THE NOSIES OUT WHILE THEY ONLY HAVE TO
FOCUS ON ONE. IT SOUNDS CRAZY BUT IT WORKS. YOU CAN ALSO JUST PLAY MUSIC IN
CLASS WHILE ALL STUDENTS ARE WORKING. OFCOURSE CALM MUSIC WORKS BUT
EXPERIMENT. GOOD LUCK
D
SUBJECT: Re:m.r. residential schools
Date: 96-01-25 01:23:23 EST
From: HGiNN1234
I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE WHO KNOWS OF A PRIVATE, PUBLIC OR RESIDENCAL SCHOOL THAT CATERS TO LEARNING DISABLED STUDENTS WITH HEALTH DISORDERS. MY 15 YEAR OLD SON HAS A 85-140 IQ AND HAS LD/ADD/SPEACH AND LANGUAGE DYSLEXIA DYSGRAPHIA AND WRITTING DISORDER SUFFERS FROM ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION. OFCOURSE WE PREFERE HE STAY AT HOME IF POSSIBLE WE DO NOT WANT A BEH SCHOOL OR WILLY M. HE IS NEITHER.
D
SUBJECT: Re:Help in severe ADHD
Date: 96-01-30 20:25:12 EST
From: DAFTOB
I find to expect more is to get more don't allow the adhd to be an
excuse
SUBJECT: Re:Help in severe ADHD
Date: 96-02-01 23:31:01 EST
From: SusanS29
" don't allow the adhd to be an excuse..."
No, not an excuse... but sometimes the realities of the difficulties ADHD bring have to be faced and dealt with, and sometimes just expecting more won't do it. When that's the case we do need interventions that will help the child begin to approach his or her potential.
SUBJECT: Re:Help in severe ADHD
Date: 96-02-02 06:26:25 EST
From: Ratatat
<<I find to expect more is to get more don't allow the adhd to be an excuse>>
Did you know that there is evidence that when a child with ADHD tries harder that the very area of their brain the need to use to retrieve information shuts down! So, expecting more by itself can demanding it can actually be a detriment to the outcomes that you might seek!
SUBJECT: Cedars Academy
Date: 96-02-04 14:22:53 EST
From: Bisch23767
My cousin recently began attending Cedars Academy. I am trying to get information about their program. I want to make sure that this is the right placement for him. If anyone has ANY info I would be most grateful. Please e-mail me at BISCH23767@aol.com. Thanks!!!
SUBJECT: Re:m.r. residential schools
Date: 96-02-27 23:58:21 EST
From: MSILVER PR
what is exceptional parent magazine? where do I find it?
SUBJECT: Re:m.r.
residential schools
Date: 96-02-28 15:38:42 EST
From: Celeste634
I am in desparate need for information, My son's life has been hell in academia. He could write his own directory for all the schools he has attended so far. We are now looking for another residential placement.
Lets start with last year:
We put him in a local LD school for bright kids and he bombed out. The teachers were all remedial and the kids were bizarre.
September This fall: Day one he was expelled
He was completely tested at UCLA NPI, and got a diagnosis of PDD NOs,Social Communication Deficit He pleaded to go back to public school . He went to public for 3 weeks with back up from special ed services on campus. He became truant and took drugs and became violent at home. We got him into a very small private boarding school which is supposed to meet the needs of bright underachievers. On paper this school looks like it is in the garden of eden. Now thay are asking for him to be placed elsewhere.
I am now looking at schools:
Rocky Mountain Academy, Idaho
Boulder Creek Acadey, Idaho
Mount Bachelor Academy, Oregon
CEDU, California
Oak Creek Ranch, Arizona.
I would love to have dialogue with anyone else in this situation.
Celeste
SUBJECT: Residential : Celeste
Date: 96-02-29 01:47:11 EST
From: STEF89002
Check out Julian Youth Academy. The phone number is (800) 494-2200.
SUBJECT:
Central Ohio Area
Date: 96-03-25 21:42:54 EST
From: MEL1822
Anyone have any info avail. re: local teachers workshops, in-service training, etc. or programs currently in use with public school systems in the Columbus (Bexley) area or surrounding areas?
What does your system currently offer for your ADD or ADHD child(ren)? Need suggestions and input.
Thanks, MEL1822@aol.com
SUBJECT: residential schools
Date: 96-04-20 23:26:11 EST
From: RAPNUS
Looking for a school with dual treatment program (emotional & substance abuse).
SUBJECT: "Challenge" School
Date: 96-06-04 16:32:33 EST
From: Quality Tr
I'm looking for a residential school called "Challenge"
A school for boys at risk.
City? State? Telephone Number?
Thanks!!
SUBJECT: behavior disorder
Date: 96-06-14 23:10:31 EST
From: M D Tyre
We are currently looking for summer placement for our 13 year old son who is increasingly uncontrolable at home. We are looking into Bunker Hill Military Summer Camp in Northeast Georgia. If any one has experience with this camp or a similar setting please contact us.
M D Tyre
SUBJECT: Please help with scheduling!
Date: 96-06-26 23:03:01 EST
From: RhondaR
I am a special educator at a residential and day treatment facility in which we have recently combined the two programs. We have EC, LD, MR, and regular ed. students; all students are "at-risk" and have behavior/academic problems. Our students change classes between 3 (possibly 4 in 96-97) teachers. We need a new schedule to better address the needs of the students, but the two regular ed teachers don't seem to be happy with anything that is suggested. Does anyone have any experience in scheduling this kind of environment? We need to teach students the four basic subjects, grades 7-12, and PE, with an emphasis on remediation of English and math skills. The school day is 8:00-3:00. Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated!
RhondaR
SUBJECT: Re:looking for sped job in M
Date: 96-07-27 18:06:38 EST
From: Jasper81
The Linden Hill School in Northfield, MA is looking for a teacher. It is a
residential school for dyslexic boys ages 9-15. Send letter and resume to
Ken Brown, Headmaster, Linden Hill School, 154 So. Mountain Road, Northfield,
MA 01360. VWB2362
SUBJECT: Re:m.r. residential schools
Date: 96-07-27 18:10:26 EST
From: Jasper81
Check out The Linden Hill School in Northfield, MA. It is residential, for boys ages 9-15, very small (34 students), and it uses Orton-Gillingham methods.
SUBJECT: residential schools - types
Date: 96-08-02 15:50:11 EST
From: Jesskoot
Is this area for residential schools for MR only or for behavior/EDl/LD kids as well? Is there another area to investigate for information relating to residential programs for these kids? Thanks in advance for any information people may be able to share.
SUBJECT: Re:residential schools - types
Date: 96-08-03 08:48:07 EST
From: SusanS29
"Is this area for residential schools for MR only or for behavior/EDl/LD kids as well? Is there another area to investigate for information relating to residential programs for these kids? "
Jess, thanks for the excellent ideas.
I changed the folder description so that it makes sense to talk about *any* kind of residential school here.
What happens is that AOL members start these folders. Sometimes their particular interest may be narrowed to one area, but it makes sense to broaden it sometimes.
So I did. Thanks.
SusanS29, Host
SUBJECT: Re:residential schools
Date: 96-08-13 20:49:19 EST
From: HepHep2
I am looking for a school for troubled adolescent girls in the NJ/PA/DEL area. The child I am looking into this for has ADD and a conduct disorder. No problems with drugs or alcohol and is not violent. She does has a problem with stealing. Any info will be appreciated.
SUBJECT: Re:m.r. residential
schools
Date: 96-09-10 14:08:12 EST
From: BD KIDS
researching sexual abuse in special education, emotionally distrubed and
behavorial disordered
students, intervention stratagies ( it is late in the day and I can't spell
please forgive) empowerment to choose not to let it happen over and over
again. Please send me any info at all pertaining to this subject. I am
getting desperate?????? :>
SUBJECT: residential hs for add
Date: 96-09-24 21:57:24 EST
From: Smithsal
Looking for a west coast residential placement for a add, anxiety disorder, w/low aver IQ. Problem w/truency, lying. 17.5 yrs old & in grade 11. High risk of dropping out.
SUBJECT: residential schools
Date: 96-09-24 22:01:48 EST
From: Smithsal
I am looking for a residential program for a boy, age 17.5 with both anxiety disorder and ADD. He is a habitual liar & truant. No substance abuse. Prefer a west coast facility. High risk of school and societal failure.
SUBJECT:
residential h.s. program?
Date: 96-09-30 14:02:48 EST
From: HECCEM
I'm looking for a residential program, and funding for it, for my adopted son. He's in ninth grade and reading at a first grade level; this has been diagnosed as a memory problem, but English is also his third language (he has lost the first two). He also seems to have significant emotional problems and is beginning to get into legal trouble. Home life is very, very hard due to his treatment of younger sibs and parents.
Any ideas? Post or email.
Thanks.
Emily
SUBJECT: Re:residential h.s. program?
Date: 96-10-01 05:17:19 EST
From: Ratatat
At your local public library you should be able to find the Peterson's Guide to secondary schools that have programs for students with special needs.
SUBJECT:
Re: residential h.s. program?
Date: 96-10-02 20:18:46 EST
From: MissB19103
Look into Crotched Mt. Rehab Center in Greenfield, NH. Admissions office to
get info has e-mail address. Admissions@cmf.org. Mailing Address is 1
Verney Drive, Greenfield, NH 03047
SUBJECT: Re:residential h.s. program?
Date: 96-10-19 17:40:15 EST
From: ASJ5200
Residential placement is a very big step as I am sure you are aware. You don't say what other interventions you have tried up to this point. Is your child in a special class at school? Is your child involved in counseling? In New York state we have something called a PINS (person in need of supervision) petition, which can be filed by the school, police or the school. When a child is on a PINS they are required to meet weekly with a probation officer to discuss their progress. The principal at your child's school or your local police department may have information on this.
I spent the first seven years of my teaching career working at a residential school for adolescents and I loved it. I'd be happy to share more information with you, but first wanted to see if all other bases have been covered. Hang in there. You obviously want to get help for your child or you wouldn't have posted your message.
SUBJECT: ADHD
Date: 96-11-04 07:55:36 EST
From: CKLip
I have three boys with emotional problems: ages 6, 11 and 13. No one is clear on the diagnosis though they have been tested in the best places. All have attention plus impulse control problems. We have been on a ten year journey...feel they need to find a safe place because they're going down hill.
Carvan
SUBJECT: Looking in MD
Date: 96-11-08 09:17:03 EST
From: SCRBSR
My son is a great kid; but having so much trouble in public schools. I hope to research and make the right placement for him the first time. I have work with the schools since 2nd grade and he is now in 8th. He is now labeled an SED "06" although he also has 09 ld's. He personally blames me for all of his problems in school, if I would just stay out of his life he'd be grand.
Teachers are dealing with his behavioral issues by putting him out of the
classroom. It occurs to me that I have done all I can through the public
school system. Has anyone found a good placement for "square peg"
(gifted/ld/behavioral) kids. Please let me know; my ARD is scheduled in 2
weeks and I would like to go after a "non-public school placement"
SUBJECT:
looking in MD
Date: 96-11-08 16:59:58 EST
From: Jesskoot
i don't know if you are considering a residential placement of not.... I work at a small, private, residential school for boys in Central Va that sounds like it could meet your needs or at least help you gain additional information. the director is also an educational consultant very knowledgable about schools throughout the country for kids with special needs of all types. if interested e-mail me - Jesskoot@aol, and I'll give you the whole scoop.
SUBJECT: Colorado Schools?cklip
Date: 96-11-14 07:25:09 EST
From: CKLip
Does anyone know of a school in Colorado (Denver/Durango) that would helpa child with ADHD?
He has attention and impulse control problems. Needs very small classroom-clinically based.
Any outward bound programs?
cklip
SUBJECT: Re:looking for sped job in M
Date: 96-11-28 21:19:50 EST
From: KW1071
Try the Evergreen Center in Milford, Ma.. The residential school for developmentally disabled children has +/- 80 children with ages ranging from 7-22.
SUBJECT: Re:Colorado Schools?cklip
Date: 96-12-02 15:38:46 EST
From: Rakenjake
I can't help you with Sped schools in Colorado, but you might want to try contacting Project Adventure. It's like Outward Bound, but more. Many schools use it in their curricula and we have found that our ADHD students benefit greatly!!
