"A+ Ideas, Programs and Practices" is a place where school districts can share, and learn about, successful programs and initiatives taking place in classrooms, school business offices and the community at large. A+ programs were in effect when selected, please contact local districts for more information.
February 15, 2016
The M.A.P.S. program serves high-school age children who have motivational issues, emotional needs or behaviors that prevent them from being successful. By integrating iPad technology into the classroom, the program … Continued
February 15, 2016
The Holland Township School’s Life Skills Program includes four components: A kids café, a school store, a recycling student team, and “the buddy bench.” In the kids café, students learn … Continued
February 15, 2016
Paramus Public School’s Life Skills Education Achievement Program (L.E.A.P.) is innovative in its small business concept units and its aspirations to improve and develop meaningful education experiences for students with … Continued
February 15, 2016
The Hornet Hive Community Project at Hamilton High School West is more than a program for special-needs students. It is an altruistic effort helping the Hamilton community. Each year, the … Continued
February 15, 2016
The goal of H.I.P. is to address socialization as an essential life skill for both special education and general education students. H.I.P. uses “reverse inclusion” for typically developing students in … Continued
February 15, 2016
Paramus Public School’s Life Skills Education Achievement Program (L.E.A.P.) is innovative in its small business concept units and its aspirations to improve and develop meaningful education experiences for students with … Continued
February 15, 2016
In recent years, the special education population of Colonia Middle School has grown significantly, with special needs students now comprising nearly 20 percent of the school population. Realizing that special … Continued
February 15, 2016
Student leadership and advocacy are priorities in many school districts. But how many middle school special education students have the opportunity to participate in their own IEP meetings, and articulate … Continued
February 15, 2016
This high school district and its broader community have come together to give Delaware Valley’s special education students valuable learning opportunities, as well as experience in the work world. More … Continued
February 15, 2016
Glass fusing is the art of melting layers of glass by placing them in a kiln and heating them until the glass is fused. Students begin the program by reading … Continued