Basic Academics Program
Overview
The Basic Academics Program is offered to students in grades K-12 who have moderate to severe disabilities across various domains (i.e. language, fine motor, gross motor, social and cognitive). The program focuses on functional academics and social skills development. Students are taught with a modified curriculum that is aligned to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. There are three K-5 and one 6-8 Basic Academics classrooms. The program is provided across the core academic areas in grades 9-12.
Program Components
The Basic Academics Program is offered to students in grades K-12 who have moderate to severe disabilities across various domains (i.e. language, fine motor, gross motor, social and cognitive). The program focuses on functional academics and social skills development. Students are taught with a modified curriculum that is aligned to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. There are three K-5 and one 6-8 Basic Academics classrooms. The program is provided across the core academic areas in grades 9-12.
Program Components
- Low student to teacher ratio (12:2), staffed with a Certified Special Education Teacher and a Para-professional
- Individualized curriculum and instruction based on student’s needs and readiness level
- Multi-sensory approach to instruction
- MCAS-Alt Assessment
- Positive behavior supports
- Social pragmatics
- Related Services consult to class and direct services as per the students IEP
- Service delivery (inclusive, small group, one-to-two, one-to-one)
- Students participate in lunch, recess and other school-based activities with non-disabled peers.
Programs & More
Program Information:
- Services
- SCALE Program
- Basic Academics
- Structured Academics
- Special Start Preschool Program
- Summer Services & Programs
- Location of Sub-Separate Programs (pdf)
- Parent/Guardian Resources
Program Locations
Fletcher Maynard Academy
225 Windsor St., Cambridge 02139
King Open School
850 Cambridge Street, Cambridge 02141
Tobin Montessori School
359 Broadway, Cambridge 02139 (temp location)
Cambridge Street Upper School
840 Cambridge Street, Cambridge 02141
Cambridge Rindge & Latin School
459 Broadway, Cambridge 02138
Contact Information
General - Stephanie Barney, Autism Specialist
Fletcher Maynard - Siobhan Reardon
King Open - Shelagh Walker, OSS Director
CSUS - Desiree Phillips, OSS Director
CRLS - Desiree Phillips, OSS Director
