Arlington High school
Peacce Program
Providing Education to Autistic and Communication Impaired children effectively
Contact information: [email protected]
Welcome to our BOCES PEACCE Classroom at Arlington High School. This is the oldest group of high school students completing the last leg of their educational endeavors. During these transitional high school years they'll be finishing their educational experience and readying themselves for a new beginning: the adult world. Currently there are two PEACCE classrooms at Arlington High School into which students are grouped according to age. We follow the TEACCH philosophy which is to prepare individuals with Autism, and other communication impairments, to live and work more effectively at home, at school and in the community. In our PEACCE classrooms emphasis is placed upon using acquired and newly learned academic skills within a life skill and vocationally oriented curriculum. Assessment, direct instruction, and application of social skills are heavily emphasized in student learning. Our classroom, the Transition classroom focuses on Instructional Targets of Employability, Daily Living, Community Living, Personal Life and Lifelong Learning.
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The Arlington Central School District mission is to empower all students to be self-directed, lifelong learners, who willingly contribute to their community, and lead passionate, purposeful lives.
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A student's transitional path at this point in their education is unique and individualized. Academic, social and vocational strengths and needs are considered by a team lead by the teacher. This team often consists of parents, related service providers, teaching assistants, job coaches, employers and outside service providers. Our goal is to utilize each student's interests and/or capabilities to their maximum while finding where they may fit most comfortably in the adult work following graduation. Students may prepare for a variety of outcomes including part time supported employment, part time to full time employment, day habilitation services, or enclave employment (small group work with a coach).
During this time students and their families often seek additional services. They may fill out applications for OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) and Supplemental Security Income/Medicaid. Some students open an application with ACCESS-VR (Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation) or enter the Employee Training Program. Once approved by OPWDD more services become available for the student. Parents must be active in pursuing post-secondary supports during these last years. Our Counselor is available to answer questions.
During this time students and their families often seek additional services. They may fill out applications for OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) and Supplemental Security Income/Medicaid. Some students open an application with ACCESS-VR (Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation) or enter the Employee Training Program. Once approved by OPWDD more services become available for the student. Parents must be active in pursuing post-secondary supports during these last years. Our Counselor is available to answer questions.
New Resource for information on Self Direction/Front Door
Some of our families may want to explore the option of Self Direction/Front Door Services in which they can budget and manage their own services.
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It is with great pride that we present this list of our students who have gained employment as a result of our Work Based Learning Program.
Jayden P., Adams Wappingers
Arnold, Grinnel Library & Wappinger Bottle Redemption
Nick, TGIF's, Poughkeepsie
Bryce B., Adams Wappingers
Evan O., Adams in Wappingers
Brendan, Pharmacy
Stefan, Pizza Hut
Stephen, Perkins then Hannifords
Nicholas, Adams and Volkswagon
Anthony, Adams Wappingers
James, McDonald’s & Houlihan Lawrence in LaGrange
Christopher, Daily Planet
Mark, McDonalds
Joseph, Hannifords
Dominico, Perkins
Justin Traver, Adams Poughkeepsie