Academics
February 1, 2021 2022-05-11 14:08Academics
Academics
The Lorge School was chartered by the New York State Education Department close to sixty years ago to provide a special education for students with learning disabilities, emotional disturbances and other health impairments. We are a Non-Public School serving students between the ages of 5-21 years old.
The Lorge School provides inclusive and personalized academic programming for children with special needs K-12
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The Lorge School provides inclusive and personalized academic programming for children with special needs K-12. Students are taught in self-contained classrooms in either an 8:1+1 or 12:1+1 ratio depending on their Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). All classes are taught by a New York State (NYS) Licensed Special Education Teachers and a NYS certified Teaching Assistant. Our academic programming aligns specifically with each student’s IEP and embodies curriculum modifications, benchmark objectives and progress reporting to meet individualized goals.
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The Lorge School adheres to the NYS next generational learning standards by providing a rich curriculum through Journey’s, Go Math, HMH Science, Global and American History. In addition, we provide supplemental programming with a focus on building writing, reading comprehension and math skills for all students through cutting-edge software and a hybrid curriculum. Our small and highly structured learning environments foster all student's to thrive academically and socially through dynamic and engaging teaching methodologies to ensure that every student has a chance to learn in a way that works for them.
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In addition, all Lorge students are provided with instruction in art, dance and physical education. The Lorge school takes pride in being a community of learners dedicated to the pursuit of excellence through individualizing Leadership, Optimism, Virtue and Excellence (LOVE).
