Below is a sampling of some of the most common questions that come up during an initial visit to Alpha School.
Please review the sections below, and if you have any additional questions, please reach out at 732.370.1150.
Students arrive at 8:30am and bus dismissal is 2:30pm.
The staff to student ratio in most classes is under 2:1. This is determined by the class size and the needs of the students in each class. Each class is led by the lead teacher and supported by paraprofessionals.
We practice CPI, Crisis Prevention and Intervention. All staff is trained on de-escalation strategies.
All of our teachers and therapists hold certifications or licenses that allow them to work with special needs students. All of our assistants have completed two years of college or they have taken and passed the Para-Pro Praxis Test.
Class sizes are determined by age and needs of students. Classes can range to as many as 10-12 students. Presently class sizes range from 6-10 students.
The school has an “open door” policy and parents can visit and observe their child. Parents can also observe their child having therapy. Therapists are willing to train parents in what they are working on with a particular child so that the parent can do the same activities at home. This will serve to enhance the child’s program and help the parent and therapist to work together to improve the child’s skills.
Sessions are typically 25-30 minutes.
Therapies occur both individually as well as group. Groups occur in small settings or as push-ins into the classroom.
Transportation is provided and arranged by the sending school district. Transportation can be done by a public school van or bus or by vehicles that are privately contracted by the sending district.
Parents/guardians can communicate with staff through multiple means and what their preference is. Phone, email, notebook/communication log, and/or ClassDojo application.
A child’s acceptance will be determined based on an intake visit to the school and in collaboration with the sending district and family. Acceptance will be based on Alpha School being an appropriate fit as agreed upon by all parties.
Once accepted a new student can begin as soon as approved by the sending district and transportation can be arranged.
