The Hightower Centralized Structured Classrooms are designed to provide multiple, structured opportunities for each student to learn and practice skills within a positive, meaningful and reinforcer-enriched environment.
Welcome to Centralized Structured Classrooms
The clear physical learning environment is organized to include the following instructional areas of our classrooms:
Direct Instruction
Independent Work Areas and Work System
Transition Area
Leisure and Play Area
Group Areas
Computer and Technology Area
Waiting Area
Important Learning Principles & Strategies
We encourage and use throughout each school day:
Spontaneous Communication
Augmentative Communication Systems and Communication Visuals
Cognition and Academics
Fine Motor Skills
Social Skills Instruction
Socialization with Peers
Leisure and Play Skills
Visual Behavioral Supports (Pictures, Social Stories, Written directions and Timers)