Curriculum
Our Tailored Approach
The Hallen School provides a stimulating and structured therapeutic learning environment where all students can learn. The curriculum is based on New York State Common Core Curriculum Standards. Instruction is personalized.
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Strategy + Standards
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Teachers use various teaching strategies anchored in Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences.
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Assessments are aligned to the New York State Assessment program and whenever possible, students take the state assessment tests at the same time students throughout the state in grades 3-8 also take the tests.
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All accommodations identified in the IEP are permitted for test taking.
Therapeutic
An ideal learning environment
Stimulating
Custom-tailored learning
Standards
State-approved core curriculum
Certified
Established techniques & strategies
Classes That Connect
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All classes are carefully created to encourage group instruction and social interactions. Individual tutoring and independent work are part of the daily routine.
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Certified Programs
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Several teachers and therapists are certified to use Reading Intervention and multiple programs used dependent on the individual students learning needs.