Compass High School

The Compass High School program is designed for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Compass High offers group pragmatics and social skills instruction, support in improving executive functioning, and group counseling to support students in navigating their social environment effectively and successfully. This program focuses on developing communication skills, self-regulation, academic skills, daily living skills, and independence. Students develop skills for self-advocacy, social skills, interpersonal communication and self-monitoring capabilities. There is a very strong emphasis on social pragmatics, helping students develop skills such as joint attention, perspective taking, and social interest.

Therapeutic Services Available

Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Counseling, Adaptive Physical Education (APE)

Parent Support Program: Parent Advisory Council is specific to the sending district.

Region

West Region

Primary Population/Disability

Autism, Multiple Disabilities, Neurological

Type of Program

Collaborative Substantially Separate Classroom in Public School Building

Ages Served

14, 15, 16, 17, 18

Grades Served

9, 10, 11, 12

Contact

Dr. Sharon Goulet,
Special Education Director
413-735-2200

Location(s)

Ludlow Public High School
500 Chapin St.
01056 Ludlow , MA
United States
Massachusetts US

Calendar

School Year:
Days: 180
Hours Per Day: 6.5
Summer:
Days: N/A
Hours Per Day: N/A

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