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Services, Programs & Supports

Instructional 'Home Bases'

In order to provide the highest level of individualization, students have access to instructional 'home bases'--Learning Center, Supported Learning Center, Pathways, Language & Academics--which provide them with a variety of consistent supports according to each student's individual needs. Students who participate in any of the instructional 'home bases' have access to the range of academic programming at BHS. Course selection is based on the recommendations of the student's IEP Team. 
  • Learning Center
  • Supported Learning Center
  • Pathways
  • Language & Academics Home Base
  • Specialized Programs

    Highly specialized programs are available at BHS to provide students with the most intensive needs a higher level of individualization and support, as well as structured, separate environments when deemed necessary by a student's IEP team. All content areas are instructed by special educators in the context of the program.


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    • Bridge Alliance 
    • ExCEL Program
    • RISE Community Program
    • Winthrop House
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    Bridge Alliance Services

    Brookline High School offers a continuum of highly individualized services that support students' post-secondary goals and vision. These services may include career development classes, travel training, and employment support. 


    For more information, contact 
    Kathleen Lowe
    Brendan McCarthy
    Yuki Nishizawa
    Robin Ross




    Learning Center
    Instructional 'Home Base'

    Learning Center small group specialized instruction is a non-categorical support service for students enrolled in primarily general education courses. The primary goal of the Learning Center is to help students become independent learners. Specialized instruction is provided in the areas of reading comprehension, written expression, executive functioning (organization, time management, and study skills), self-advocacy and other areas of need outlined within students' IEPs. 





    Staff

    Jake Barrett


    Andrew Crepeau

    Betty Differ

    Allegra Duda

    Mark Fiedor

    Stephen_Goose

    Daniel Hack​


    Holly Irvin

    Amanda Lehman

    Molly McMahon

    Chris Monschauer

    Jason Montrose

    Ian Morris

    Adam Richardson

    Hayley Wells




    Supported Learning Center
    Instructional 'Home Base'

    Supported Learning Center serves students who may need regular monitoring and support due to primarily social/emotional needs. This class provides a supportive learning community with close case management to facilitate student progress.
    Staff

    Natalie Labouchere
    Gina Penley

    Pathways
    Instructional 'Home Base'

    Pathways provides a continuum of services to students with difficulties in self regulation, social communication and executive functions. Students must be able to navigate the building independently (or be able to reach that goal after an initial transition period) and access standard level curriculum. Typical intellectual ability is in the average to superior range. 
    Staff

    Jesse Barron

    Language & Academics Home Base
    Instructional 'Home Base'

    LAHB supports offer students access to the general education curriculum with additional intensive interventions in reading and writing. Students also access a specialized, language-based learning center. LAHB students exhibit language-based challenges with average to above average cognitive abilities; those who are self-motivated and independent benefit most from this model. 
    Staff
    Alexandra Zembruski
    Kathleen Bernier
    Vanessa Hollaway




    BRIDGE ALLIANCE
    Specialized Program

    Bridge is a self-contained classroom that serves students ages 18-22 with developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, who require highly structured, individualized transition services. Applied behavior analysis, social communication expansion, vocational training, and life skills development are all encompassed in the Bridge teaching methodology. Bridge teaches skills to promote independence in the home, community, and vocational settings. This program services students who have already completed grades 9-12.
    Staff

    Robin Ross
    Yuki Nishizawa


    Kathleen Lowe
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    Brendan_McCarthy

    ExCEL Program
    Specialized Program

    The ExCEL Program is a substantially separate therapeutic learning environment for students with emotional and/or behavioral disabilities who need support to access academic instruction. Programming includes modified academics, instruction in self-management, and community experiences.
    Staff
    Joslyn Vendola
    Lead Teacher & Science 


    Kyle Beaulieu-Jones
    History

    Sarah Kornell
    English


    Mark Fiedor
    Math


    Alex Hyman
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    Fen Portman-Katz
    School Adjustment Counselor

    RISE Community
    Specialized Program

    The RISE Program is a home base for students with autism spectrum disorders as well as students with similar profiles and needs. Students in RISE benefit from a highly structured program. They may participate in the full range of course offerings; highly individualized discrete trial teaching is also available. Integrated programming includes social learning instruction, communication services, organizational support, BCBA services and daily living skill instruction. 
    Staff
    Georgia Carter
    ​Lea Luniewicz
    Daniel Hack

    Nicole Muldowney ​BCBA
    Boris Hinderer BCBA/Behavior Specialist

    Winthrop House
    Specialized Program

    The mission of Winthrop House is to develop resilient, confident, life-long learners by providing unique learning opportunities in an emotionally and physically safe and supportive therapeutic environment. Our goal is to partner with families to help students acquire and utilize the social-emotional, academic, and life skills needed for future success.
    Staff

    Sarah Ladner Apollo
    Coordinator


    Svea Bissonnette
    Social Worker

    Kelly deOliveira
    ELA


    Mike DeYoung
    Social Studies


    Annie Eagle
    Social Worker

    Elsbeth Leslie
    Science

    Devon Oberle
    Math

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