A Progressive & Psycho-Educational Approach​

 

Key components of our Progressive Approach include:

1. Child-Centered Learning:

   • Recognizes children as active participants in their own learning.

   • Tailors instruction to meet individual interests, strengths, and developmental stages.

   • Encourages student voice and choice in learning activities.

2. Experiential Learning:

   • Prioritizes hands-on, real-world experiences over passive absorption of information.

   • Learning through doing, reflection, and collaboration.

   • Promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability.

3. Integrated Curriculum:

   • Cross-disciplinary learning where subjects are interconnected rather than isolated.

   • Themes and projects that span various domains (e.g., science, art, language, social studies).

4. Emphasis on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL):

   • Fosters emotional awareness, empathy, communication, and collaboration.

   • Recognizes emotional well-being as essential to cognitive growth.

5. Flexible and Adaptive Learning Environments:

   • Classrooms designed to promote collaboration and exploration.

   • Fluid structure where teaching methods evolve based on students' needs.

6. Inclusive and Equitable Practices:

   • Values diversity and strives for equity in learning opportunities.

   • Trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming practices are often integrated to accommodate all learners.

7. Focus on Developing Critical Consciousness:

   • Encourages learners to question social norms and understand their role in promoting positive change.

   • Educates children to be active, informed, and compassionate members of society.

8. Formative Assessment:

   • Continuous, feedback-oriented assessments rather than high-stakes testing.

   • Encourages reflection, self-assessment, and growth over time.​​​
      

Key components of our Psycho-Educational Approach include:

1. Educational Aspect:

   • Providing information about psychological concepts, mental health, learning differences, and coping strategies.

   • Teaching skills to improve emotional regulation, social skills, and executive functioning.

   • Enhancing self-awareness and understanding of one’s own learning profile or mental health condition.

2. Psychological Aspect:

   • Applying evidence-based practices from psychology to enhance learning and emotional development.

   • Utilizing therapeutic principles to address emotional and behavioral challenges in educational settings.

   • Integrating frameworks like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed practices.

3. Skill-Building Focus:

   • Teaching practical strategies to enhance coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, and problem-solving.

   • Developing executive functioning skills such as attention, planning, organization, and flexible thinking.

4. Collaborative Approach:

   • Working with families, educators, and interdisciplinary teams to support the learner’s development.

   • Providing training and guidance to caregivers, teachers, and peers to foster a supportive environment.

5. Individualized Learning:

   • Tailoring interventions to meet the specific needs, strengths, and challenges of the learner.

   • Emphasizing personal growth and skill acquisition over symptom reduction alone.

6. Strengths-Based Perspective:

   • Focusing on building resilience and leveraging the individual’s strengths to overcome challenges.

   • Promoting self-advocacy and empowerment.

7. Psychoeducation for Parents & Caregivers:

   • Providing resources and guidance to help parents understand their child’s unique profile and how best to support them.

   • Emphasizing partnership and consistency between home and school settings.

8. Trauma-Informed Practices:

   • Recognizing the impact of trauma on learning and behavior.

   • Implementing strategies that promote safety, trust, and empowerment.

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