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SKATE (Scaffolding Kids Abilities Through Education)

 

Program Description


The SKATE (Scaffolding Kids Abilities Through Education) program for students with Autism provides comprehensive education and social-emotional support. The program utilizes the TEACCH model that provides a clearly organized, structured and modified environment with an emphasis on visual learning modalities. The curriculum is individualized for each student. Social-emotional and family support is an integral part of the SKATE program. Classroom configuration is 12:1:3:1, using a TEACCH model.

Our SKATE programs offer students with autism the opportunity to receive highly specialized academic and social-emotional support in a public school setting.  We have programs for students in grades K-12.

Student Profile

Our SKATE programs offer students on the autism spectrum the opportunity to learn in a format conducive to their abilities.  We have programs for students in grades K-12.
Desired Outcomes

Skills and Achievent Credential
CDOS
Referral Process

The office responsible for coordinating student services from the student's home district wil contact the appropriate BOCES program administrator to begin the referral process.
Location of Programs

Bear Road Elementary (K-2)
North Syracuse Central School District

5590 Bear Road
North Syracuse, NY 13212
TBD
Administrator of Special Education
(315)362-2690

East Syracuse Elementary
East Syracuse Minoa School District

230 Kinne Way
East Syracuse, NY  13057
Administrator of Special Education
(315)362-2690

Jamesville Elementary School
Jamesville-Dewitt Central Schools

6409 East Seneca Turnpike
Jamesville, NY 13078
TBD
Administrator of Special Education
(315) 362-2690

Minoa Elementary
East Syracuse Minoa School District

501 N. Main St.
Minoa, NY 13116
TBD
Administrator of Special Education
(315)362-2690

Onondaga Road Elementary
West Genesee School District

703 Onondaga Road
Syracuse, NY 13219
TBD
Administrator of Special Education
(315)362-2690

Palmer Elementary
Baldwinsville School District

7864 Hicks Road
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
TBD
Administrator of Special Education
(315)362-2690

Camillus Middle School (5-8)
West Genesee School District

5525 Ike Dixon Road #1
Camillus, NY 13031
Tara Powless
Administrator of Special Education  
(315)362-2690
hwilliams@ocmboces.org

CNS High School (9-12)
6120 NYS Route 31
Cicero, NY 13039
Tara Powless
Administrator of Special Education
(315) 362-2690
hwilliams@ocmboces.org

ESM High School (9-12)
6400 Fremont Road
East Syracuse, NY 13057-9409
Tara Powless
Administrator of Special Education
(315) 362-2690
hwilliams@ocmboces.org

Pine Grove Middle School
101 Spartan Way
East Syracuse, NY 13057
Tara Powless
Administrator of Special Education
(315) 362-2690
hwilliams@ocmboces.org

Smith Intermediate
33 Wheeler Avenue
Cortland, NY 13045
Tara Powless
Administrator of Special Educaiton
607-758-5241