Special Needs Instruction

Services for Students with Disabilities

In 2011, we began offering shadowing (1:1 support) to students in our ECHO program.  The shadowing service is for students who have learning and behavioral issues.  Primarily, we have served students with ADHD and autism.  As our faith is a lifelong journey, we hope to find ways to include special needs teens and adults in future programs. Our human dignity is not defined by social expectations; it is defined by God alone as we are all His children. Please find a list of services offered below.

Shadowing or 1:1 instruction: A support person is assigned to a specific student who needs additional academic or behavioral support in a traditional classroom setting. The support person will receive training and continued supervision throughout the school year.   

Adaptive Religious Education, 1:1 Session: An individual session designed for students who cannot participate in a traditional classroom setting.  Primarily, this option is designed for students who need sacramental preparation. The instructor utilizes adaptive sacrament preparation kits to assist with her lessons.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd:  A small classroom setting for students who need a more structured teaching environment that includes visual supports (visual schedule and reward chart).  These students utilize materials that were designed for preschool (3-6) and early elementary school students (grades K-2). The students rotate to learning stations; typically two students per station. Class Size: Maximum of 8 students.  The session is offered once a week, Thursday, 4:30-5:45 PM.

For additional information, please contact Shannon Cassidy at scassidycgs@gmail.com.