THE CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER
Creating Futures Together.The CLC has a strong commitment to serving the entire family – mothers, fathers, siblings and grandparents. Family meetings, tours, special events, and social work services are available and designed to support the family network.
All photos without masks were taken pre-COVID-19.
OVERVIEW
We Provide the Highest Quality Services to the Children and Adults in our Agency.
Established in 1948, our school has a well-earned reputation for outstanding education, evaluation and treatment services for children from early childhood to adulthood with a broad range of mild to severe disabilities, including speech/language delays, physical disabilities, and intellectual disability. Each child’s program is individualized and closely monitored by a team of multidisciplinary professionals. Preparation for inclusion, mainstreaming and maximum independence in the community is emphasized.
The CLC has a strong commitment to serving the entire family – mothers, fathers, siblings and grandparents. Family meetings, tours, special events, and social work services are available and designed to support the family network. A truly caring staff of special education teachers, clinicians, other professionals and support staff are ready to assist in every way possible.
CALENDAR
OUR PROGRAMS
Pre-school
The Preschool Program provides a multi-sensory approach to readiness skills for students ranging in age from three to five years. This program enhances and integrates the motor, cognitive, language, perceptual, and social areas of development in order to maximize optimal learning.
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School Age
Students in this division of our school range from five to twenty-one years of age. It is the largest component of our school with more focus on developing skills that allow for academic growth, maximum independence in functional ability, and transition to adulthood.
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IN THE NEWS
Congratulations, Graduates!
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Our school age students had a wonderful and memorable graduation ceremony this June. Congrats to the grads!
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School Meals at CLC
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Starting September 8th, free school meals will be available for all enrolled students from The Children’s Learning Center.
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MEET FREDDIE
As many of you may have noticed, we have a new addition to our CLC family!
Freddie is our new facility dog. Jeannette Mirabella and Jennifer Green are the designated handlers that have undergone extensive training outside of CLC to learn how to work with him. Due to Covid, much of his socialization training has been limited. For now, we are doing a very slow introduction to students, staff and the different equipment we use. Please follow cues from Jeannette and Jennifer when interacting with Freddie. We want him to be confident and successful with his job at CLC.
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
The following are statements from the students as they shared their thoughts varying from starting at CLC to graduation.
TOMMY DUONG
Tommy Duong is the kind of student that you will go out of your way to see every day. He is constantly smiling and talking. He can be often heard shouting “come on down,” or “aaaww thank you!” His appreciation for others around him is evident in every kiss he blows and gives to the hand of those around him. He is quick to congratulate himself on a good job (even if he’s wrong) or apologize for a friend who may have made a mistake. Tommy is answering questions with some prompts and the support of symbols, he is helping to direct self care, and understands calendar terms such as the days of the week and the months of the year. Tommy is using a stander every day and can be found taking steps in his pacer in the hallway a couple times a week. Tommy is a staple of our school and has been attending CLC since early childhood. He loves music and will gladly sing Limbo Rock to anyone who would like to hear him sing ”La, La, La.” Tommys is the epitome of who a CLC student is. He is a gentleman, a kind friend, and a joy to be around.
Daniela started at CLC on May 24, 2021. She quickly acclimated to the classroom and transitioned beautifully from her Mom at drop off to the classroom. She quickly made friends with the other girls in the class and enjoys all classroom lessons.
When Daniela began, she only spoke Spanish but we repeat any English words that were said to her. In August, she began speaking only English in the classroom and her communication skills have flourished since! She knows her colors, her numbers and shapes. She can tell you the days of the week and can sing the months of the year. She loved putting her hand in a pumpkin last month and enjoyed telling me about Halloween. She LOVES putting together puzzles and is currently working on completing a 48 piece puzzle all by herself! Way to go Daniela!
DANIELA FLORES
Updated COVID-19 Protocols for CLC
• We began deep cleaning our school and will continue to do so regularly, in addition to the extra attention our maintenance staff are already giving to cleaning all common, touchable surfaces throughout the day.
• We continue to post reminders to students and staff to wash their hands with soap and water. Use a 60% alcohol-based sanitizing gel if soap and water is not available. In addition, cough or sneeze into their sleeve or elbow to minimize the spread of germs. If a tissue is used, throw the tissue out immediately and wash your hands with soap and water.
• We are monitoring student and staff absenteeism for those due to cold or “flu like” symptoms, fever, or respiratory illness and requiring that those displaying these symptoms remain home from school.
• If there is a COVID-19 case related to the school, the school will be contacted by the State Health Department in consultation with the local health department. As flu season continues to be a more present concern, the CDC.
TESTIMONIALS
I love what you do with these children. My daughter is communicating with us and she is improving. I do owe it all to you. She also says your name. We thank you so much. You are a wonderful teacher.
Thank you for being the teacher and person you are. Children with special needs often get forgotten about…But the staff at CLC provides love outside the home and as a parent I could not ask for more.
What I like about CLC is that the staff is caring and compassionate. The staff will go far and beyond for the students.