Education

Educational opportunites are provided for all residents. Classroom learning is offered 25 hours per week. The teaching staff holds Idaho teaching certificates, including special education.

Up to 12 credits can be earned each school year in both core classes as well as electives which follow established cirriculum guidelines. The schedule follows a block system similar to an alternative school and credits are earned through an accredited public school. Academic instruction is offered through a variety of cooperative learning activities tailored to meet all learning styles. Modifications and adaptations are made in response to the goals and objectives of each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). Our main goal is to give students the opportunity to experience success while maintaining their current grade level. package provides baseline social skills, while the problem solving piece teaches a five-step process for handling difficulties. The three components are then integrated into a total cognitive skills package.