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Our Mission: To provide school-to-work transition instruction in the classroom, on-site business, and community-based work sites for students aged 13-21. The program is structured to meet the needs of students who do not learn well in typical classroom settings due to unique cognitive, communication, and sensory challenges, including students with autism spectrum disorders. ____________________________ Spectrum provides a reliable employment pool. - “Spectrum affords my daughter unique opportunities to sample real life work experiences.”
Parent
- “I really enjoy working with Ryan and I
feel he has learned a lot about helping
people and communicating with the
visitors.”
Melissa Holmes, Carnegie Science Center
Volunteer Coord.
- “The students’ willingness to work and
commitment to helping others is second to
none.”
David Pribish
The Consortium for Public Education
Literacy for Life Initiative
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Q: What type of students attend the Spectrum Charter School?
A: Our programs are tailored to students who do not learn well in typical classroom settings due to unique cognitive, communication and sensory challenges, including students with autism spectrum disorders.
Q: Is free transportation provided to the school?
A: Yes, those students living within a 10 mile radius from the Spectrum Charter School receive transportation provided by the school district of residence. Q: What are the hours of the school day?
A: A typical day is 8:30 am - 3:00 pm. Q: Is lunch provided for the students?
A: No. Each student brings a bag lunch. Spectrum Charter School has full kitchen facilities for lunch preparation, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, plates and utensils. Q: Does Spectrum Charter School provide life skills training?
A: Yes. Spectrum provides community-based learning opportunities where students can refine community living, social and work skills (banks, stores, restaurants...). |
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Our students thrive with a high 2-8 teacher to student ratio and an individualized education plan (IEP) suited to their particular needs and interests. Our students' abilities range from low to high cognitive functioning, to high communication college-bound students and everything in between. |
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