Administrative Contact
Christine Perry
Principal, Molloy Education Center
(847) 966-8600
Program Description
The Project CLASS (Communication, Learning, and Social Skills) program is committed to providing students with a quality educational program that fosters academic growth, developing relationships, supporting communication, and building independence to enhance a student’s participation in the community.
The highly structured programs are for students kindergarten through high school and are located within the Molloy Education Center. Classrooms provide small group and individualized instruction utilizing the principles of scientific teaching. Curricular materials are aligned to grade appropriate learning standards with a focus on the practical application of academic skills. Teachers adapt to the unique learning styles of each individual student utilizing a variety of instructional strategies. Students are progress monitored on a regular basis and utilize a data-based decision-making approach to guide instruction and IEP development. Both academic and functional skills are addressed through the use of technology and intensive reading and math programs.
Community Integration
Students in the Project CLASS programs at the Molloy Education Center receive regular opportunities to participate within their community. Structured community activities occur on a weekly basis and provide an opportunity for students to generalize skills from the classroom to the community. Students are presented with opportunities to generalize skills in restaurants, stores, and recreational/leisure experiences.
Transition Planning
NTDSE provides a variety of professional development to help families begin to plan for post-secondary life. Individualized transition planning begins at the IEP meeting when a child is 14. Staff in the Project CLASS program work closely with community agencies and adult service providers to assist parents in planning for their students' future.
The following services are included as a part of your child’s program:
Adaptive Physical Education
Music Therapy
Instructional Coaches
Per a child’s Individualized Educational Program (IEP), he or she may receive one or more of the following services:
Social Work
Speech/Language Therapy
Assistive Technology
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Vision Itinerant
Orientation and Mobility