Academics

Every child deserves an education that will maximize their opportunity to learn. No two students are the same, so there is no “one size fits all” at The Matheny School. Our faculty members take time to know each child and their style of learning so they can tailor an educational program that meets each child’s specific cognitive and physical needs.

All students have access to, and instruction in, language arts, math, science, social studies, 21st century life skills, adaptive physical education, and the arts. Curriculum and materials are adapted to provide learning at an optimum rate with high retention and broad generalization. Interactive SMART Board technology, iPads, augmentative communication resources, assistive technology, vision, hearing and mobility aids, and medical technologies are utilized throughout the learning environment. All instructional adaptations and modifications are based on the students’ Individualized Education Plan (IEP), taking into account the sensory and motor needs of each student.

Teachers, therapists, social workers, nurses, behaviorists, and paraprofessionals regularly meet together in Professional Learning Communities where they continuously collaborate to improve teaching practices to increase student learning, growth, and success.