Aseltine School

Transition service:when a student has met the criteria for a transition to a less restrictive setting, he or she may choose from a variety of options. These include public school, college, employment & vocational training. We work with students, their families, schools, social service agencies & employers, to support a student's transition to a less restrictive educational/community-based setting.support services:a variety of support services are available to assist students & their families:counseling:student-centered counseling is situational--based on emergent student needs & circumstances. Self-awareness, responsibility, empowerment, problem-solving & the development of personal & social skills are emphasized.speech and language therapyoccupational therapyafter school/outreach programtransportation:transportation is generally provided by the public school districts. Aseltine school may provide transportation for students who miss their buses, for students in transition & for some students involved in the ontreach program.activities:aseltine school offers a wide range of activities to meet individual student interests & to provide experiences in teamwork, creativity & social skills.community-based education:we encourage our students to explore & participate in educational & recreational activities in the community. These outings are an integral part of our education program.all-school events:the celebration of student interests, growth & progress bring us together as a community.problem-solving events:science-based problem solving competitions provide opportunities to develop teamwork, self-discipline, organizational & social skills.fine arts:art, culinary art, and music offer dynamic ways to communicate concepts students have learned. They are essential parts of the curriculum.student store:students learn important vocational skills while operating a student store.extended school year (summer school):pre-vocational & consumer skills are emphasized in our culinary arts program that provides opportunities for earning money.sports/athletics:students may participate in a variety of physical education activities.outdoor education

Our current enrollment lists 36 emotionally disturbed students who were unsuccessful at their former placements in the public arena.the staff is comprised of:2 administrators3 teachers12 teachers aides5 support personnel (4 of whom interact directly with students)2 part-time speech/language therapists1 part-time o.t.1 counselor1 part-time marketing/development coordinator1 custodian