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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.





  • ExCEL Program
  • RISE Community Program
  • Winthrop House
  • 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 
    Jim Henry
    Kathleen Lowe
    Brendan McCarthy
    Elaine Shields
    Alexander Castillo


    • Bridge Alliance Program


    Return to BHS Special Education Homepage

    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


    Erin Blette
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    Andrew Crepeau

    Heather Clark

    Betty Differ

    Mark Fiedor
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    Jim Henry
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    ​Holly Irvin
    Jennifer Jaruse

    ​Andy Kelly
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    Chris Monschauer

    Jason Montrose

    Ian Morris

    LIndsay Strauss

    Karen Wong
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    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
    ​John Lee

    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

    Emily Gray

    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

    Jake Barrett
    Science


    Kathleen Bernier
    Math


    English

    Hayley Skeen
    Reading

    Speech/Language

    Peter Meagher
    History



    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

    Elaine Shields
    Alexander Castillo


    Jim Henry
    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 & Math 


    Kyle Beaulieu-Jones
    History

    Sarah Kornell
    English

    Amanda Lehman
    Science

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    Jacob Page
    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
    Nicole Muldowney
    ​Robin Ross
    ​Matt Schiff
    Lindsay Strauss

    Winthrop House
    Specialized Program

    Winthrop House, an off-site component of Brookline High School, provides a therapeutic special education alternative for students whose social and/or emotional problems have hindered success in a traditional setting. 
    Staff

    Sarah Ladner Apollo
    Coordinator


    Kelly deOliveira
    ELA

    Mike DeYoung
    Social Studies

    Annie Eagle
    Social Worker

    Elsbeth Leslie
    Science

    Devon Oberle
    Math

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