Educational Program
Brennen School holds a unique and highly valued relationship with the Christina School District that stands out as unparalleled nationwide.
Brennen School offers a comprehensive continuum of educational settings tailored to meet every student's unique needs. From specialized separate classrooms to full inclusion environments and all options in between, Brennen School ensures personalized support, fostering growth, independence, and success for every learner.
The partnership that Brennen School holds with the District not only distinguishes our school within the district but has also earned national recognition for its innovative collaboration and impact.
Educational Program
- Evidence-based best practices from the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Classroom teams meet weekly
- Visual Supports
- Communication Systems
- Picture Schedules
- Assistive Technology
- Non-verbal cuing and prompting strategies
- Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
- PECS was developed here at Brennen in the late 1980s and early 1990s
- Direct participation of staff, some of whom continue with Brennen
- Recognized as a leading strategy for developing language
Collaborative Team
Creating a strong, collaborative team is essential to support each student’s unique learning and developmental needs effectively. For every student, a dedicated group of professionals and caregivers work together to ensure a comprehensive approach to education and well-being. This team typically includes:
- Parents
- Autism Teacher
- Paraprofessional
- Speech and Language Pathologist
- School Psychologist and Behavior Analyst
- Other related service staff
Other Related Services/Supports
As determined by IEP Team:
- PE and Adaptive PE
- Music Therapy
- Art
- Vocational Specialists and Training
- Community Training
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Residential Services
- Parent Training
- Community and Recreational Access