TLC East

Therapeutic Learning Center - Middle School at Beebe

 

263 West Foster Street ~ Melrose, MA. 02176

Phone: (781) 620-2142

Fax: (781) 620-2137

Principal: Kristine Ducker, M.Ed, BCBA

Clinical Coordinator: Elizabeth Johnson, MSW, LICSW, BCBA

 

General Profile:

The SEEM Collaborative Therapeutic Learning Center at the Beebe School is a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education approved, public day middle school (6th through 8th grade) for students with intensive special needs. Located in the town of Melrose, the school is minutes away from I-93. The school’s enrollment fluctuates between 25 and 45 students depending on the needs of member and non-member districts at any given time. The main goal of the Beebe School is to provide the necessary support to help students acquire the skills identified on their Individual Education Plans. Teachers receive intensive training and follow research-supported best practices, including Applied Behavior Analysis.

Appropriate Referrals Include Students Ages 11-14 who:

  • Are currently on an Individual Education Plan
  • Present with significant levels of cognitive delay, communication and/or social deficits
  • Require moderate to significant modifications to the MA Curriculum Frameworks to make effective academic progress
  • Present with interfering challenging behaviors (e.g. aggression, self-injury)
  • Have been diagnosed with: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delay, Receptive/Expressive Language Delay, Down Syndrome, and other genetic disorders

Additional Program Features:

  • Individualized academic and behavioral programs
  • Curriculum emphasis on communication,  academic readiness, community, life skills and social skills
  • 2:1 student to staff ratio
  • Discrete Trial and Incidental Teaching
  • Assistive technology, Mimio® boards and educational technology in every classroom
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems
  • Functional Behavior Assessment
  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Board Certified Behavior Analysts on staff
  • Licensed Social Worker on staff
  • Consulting Licensed Clinical Psychologist
  • Related services: Speech, OT, PT, APE
  • Social skills groups
  • Parent consultation available

Interim Alternative Educational Setting:

The TLC program also provides 45-day assessments for students 6th through 8th grade who present with severe cognitive and or communication needs and who are experiencing difficulty in their current school environment.  The TLC program provides the following services during the 45 day assessment period as requested by the school district:

  • Functional Behavior Assessment
  • Behavior Intervention Plan
  • Academic or achievement testing
  • Adaptive behavior assessment
  • Consultation to school districts

Extended Year Program:

The TLC program offers a six-week, extended year program, from early July to mid-August for students who require additional academic services to prevent substantial regression.