About Us
We provide special education and therapeutic intervention and treatment to children ages 5-14 and grades K-8 with emotional and behavioral challenges.
Therapeutic Components
A licensed teacher leads each class, working in tandem with a behavior interventionist, a special educator, and a school clinician. With only 8-10 students per classroom, the school team is able to focus on the specific needs of each child. The goal is to help students develop emotional regulation skills and strategies that will allow them to be successful in school, at home, and in their community. Baird School staff support students as they prepare to transition back to their public school or another educational setting.
Academic Information
In many ways, Baird School resembles a public-school setting with the curriculum and instructional practices, yet classroom teams can utilize a multi-tiered system of support to ensure students’ needs are being met and academic growth is achieved. The instructional blocks help students develop and enhance their academic skills with a focus on literacy and math utilizing the Common Core Standards.
Our Readers’ and Writers’ instructional blocks teach explicit skills and allow for independent and group practice. When appropriate, special educators and literacy interventionists provide additional individualized reading instruction. The Mathematics instructional blocks focus on a blend of exposure to grade level content and instruction and practice at individualized levels. Science, Social Studies, and Health are taught through thematic studies which address the core competencies.
In addition to core traditional academic programming, the Baird School offers:
- Intentional movement/Physical Education for students 4 days per week
- Art activities integrated into the curriculum
- Outdoor Challenge including biking, swimming, winter sports
- Community-based learning including field trips with integrated thematic units
- Community-based educational programming for students receiving intensive services as needed.
Baird School’s integrated curriculum and clinical strategies are designed to encourage student success and reduce behavior problems.
Our Staff
Our Baird School staff include Baird School staff consists of a variety of interdisciplinary professionals including educators, clinicians, Interventionists, administrators and support staff.
Admission Information
Students are referred by their Local Education Agency.
Have a question? Feel free to contact us at:
Kristie Reed, Baird School Director
802-488-6655
KristieR@howardcenter.org
Academic Calendar: 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
Handbook: Baird School Handbook 2025-2026