Guiding Principles

What We Believe

• Language is the foundation for learning.
• Children with speech, language and learning difficulties often have average to above-average learning potential.
• Many children with learning differences go undiagnosed and experience self-esteem, social and academic challenges.
• Early identification and intervention are fundamental to successfully helping children with language-based disorders.
• Children with speech and language delays learn most effectively through evidence-based practices, including multi-sensory, whole language, and literacy-based activities.
• Low student-to-teacher ratios enable individual student needs to be met more effectively.

Objectives

• Provide a language-focused, accepting, and supportive environment for children with speech, language and learning differences without regard to social and economic boundaries.
• Develop communication and social skills as well as academic readiness for all children.
• Adapt instructional design and delivery to ensure that all students can reach their full potential.
• Develop and implement Individual Treatment Plans which identify the unique needs and goals of each student to allow them to progress through the curriculum successfully.
• Explore and teach compensatory skills as needed.
• Foster and grow self-esteem and build confidence in communication.
• Hire exceptional, qualified staff who use best educational and therapeutic practices.
• Provide services through a family-oriented approach and promote parent/family involvement.
• Support and serve as a resource for families with children who have language-based learning differences.