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NON PUBLIC SPECIAL EDUCATION

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Charis Youth Center’s Non Public Special Education School provides a 12-month/235-day school year program. All teachers hold a Specialist Credential and have had experience working with the emotionally challenged population. The student to staff ratio is 2 to 1, which allows for intensive individualized and small group instruction. This ratio helps staff remediate the difference between a student’s current functioning level and their potential performance level. The educational psychologist and special education teachers use standardized tests and direct assessment to determine the present functional level for developing an Individual Educational Program (IEP), curriculum placement, progress and performance monitoring, and instructional planning. Curriculum is geared to each student with a multi modality and level approach using supportive materials to achieve success with or without differential standards. The State Frameworks and Standards are used in developing approved curriculum for High School Graduation Credits. Charis works with the local school districts to administer all performance tests including the Senior Exit Exam/Project. In addition, there is an Individualized Transitional Plan (ITP) for each student. All students work with the treatment team and faculty to develop their Positive Behavioral Plan (PBP) using the Functional Analyses and Day Treatment Program data. For more information about our Day Treatment Program please contact our Mental Health Department.