STAR Program-Medical
The STAR medical classrooms are designed to meet the individual sensory, motor and cognitive needs of PreK- 12 students with significant, medical, and/or multiple disabilities. Emphasis is placed on development of responses to a variety of stimuli, positioning, and refinement of self-help programs. Educational needs include communication, augmentative devices social skills, modified academics and pre-vocational skills. The program works in consultation with OT, PT, Speech and nursing to promote attending and independence to the best of a student’s ability. Individual health care plans, feeding programs, and equipment needs are developed to support individual needs. Assistive technology is explored to promote student access and active participation.
Therapeutic Services Available
Parent Support Program: Daily home/school communications. Educational and resource support. Monthly Parent Advisory Groups. Individualized supports as needed.
Additional Program Information: Collaboration with outside agencies and family supports as needed.
Collaborative
Region
Primary Population/Disability
Health, Intellectual, Neurological, Physical, Sensory: Deaf-Blind, Sensory: Hearing, Sensory: Vision
Other Populations Served
Autism, Communication, Development Delay
Type of Program
Ages Served
Grades Served
Contact
Location(s)
418 Bumps River Road
02655 Osterville , MA
United States
Massachusetts US
Calendar
School Year:
Days: 180
Hours Per Day: 6
Summer:
Days: 24
Hours Per Day: 5