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. Clinicians also support students as they prepare to transition back to public school or another educational setting.
Academic Information
Our core classes help students develop and enhance their academic skills.
Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop model is implemented in all classrooms for approximately 80 minutes daily while utilizing strategies from Lead to Read, a collaboration with Stern Center for Language and Learning. Grades K-5 are utilizing the American Reading Company curriculum as the foundation of literacy instruction. Grades 5-8 utilize a variety of evidenced based curriculums and resources. When needed, special educators and literacy specialists provide additional individualized reading instruction.
Math Workshop is implemented in all classrooms for approximately 40 minutes daily. We utilize a variety of curriculums that are aligned with common core standards with our primary resource being Illustrative Math.
Science and Social Studies 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
- Integrated Arts
- Outdoor Challenge
- Community-based learning including field trips with integrated thematic units
- Community-based educational programming for students receiving intensive services as needed.
The School’s integrated curriculum and clinical strategies are designed to encourage student success and reduce behavior problems.
Our Staff
Our Baird School staff includes a team of dedicated clinical and educational professionals who specialize in providing comprehensive treatment for students with behavioral and social-emotional support needs. Through expert clinical care, therapeutic interventions, and individualized academic support, we ensure that each student receives the necessary support to succeed.
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