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Chapter 2: Education
Section 2: Special Schools and Programs
Autism Treatment Center of Texas - Dallas
10503 Forest Lane, #100
Dallas,
TX
75243
972-644-2076 Voice
972-644-5650 Fax
This Learning center provides educational programming for children ages 2-21 with autism and related disorders. Educational services address development of communication, cognitive, self-help, independent living and social skills. Residential services are available. Centers also provide adult treatment and vocational services.
Autism Treatment Center of Texas - San Antonio
16111 Nacogdoches Rd.
San Antonio,
TX
78247
210-590-8132 Voice
210-590-3143 Fax
This Learning center provides educational programming for children ages 2-21 with autism and related disorders. Educational services address development of communication, cognitive, self-help, independent living and social skills. Residential services are available. Centers also provide adult treatment and vocational services.
Lake Park Elementary School
8221 N.W. 30th
Bethany, OK 73008
405-789-7068 Voice
405-491-7590 Fax
Provides three preschool and kindergarten classes for children with developmental delays, and offers two multiple disabilities classrooms for elementary age children. Learning disability classes are also provided. Speech, occupational and physical therapists are on site to provide related services as needed. Part of the Putnam City School District.
Little Lighthouse
5120 E. 36th St.
Tulsa,
OK
74135-5228
918-664-6746 Voice
918-664-2293 Fax
lsteed@littlelighthouse.org
www.littlelighthouse.org
Christian developmental center serving children from birth to age six with various disabling conditions. Individualized programs are provided tuition-free by certified special education teachers, licensed therapists and other trained professionals.
Oklahoma School for the Blind
3300 Gibson St.
Muskogee,
OK
74403
877-229-7136 Toll Free
918-781-8200 Voice
kekizzia@drs.state.ok.us.
www.okrehab.org/students.html#1
OSB is a residential and day school for children and youth with visual impairments. The School also serves as a statewide resource for the education of blind and visually impaired children in the public schools. Programs and services include:
- Academic instruction through 12th grade;
- Instruction in specialized adaptive skills such as braille, orientation and mobility, use of assistive technology and low vision aids, and independent living skills;
- Vocational training and work-study opportunities;
- College preparation;
- Social, cultural and recreational activities including sports teams, music, band competitions, and a variety of student organizations;
- Outreach services providing technical assistance to help teachers and parents develop appropriate individualized education programs for visually impaired children in public schools;
- Related services such as student assessment, counseling, physical therapy, speech and language therapy, audiological services, health care and parent education and counseling; and
- Library and Media Center with educational materials in alternate formats including Braille, large print and recordings. Assistive devices to try out or borrow include talking appliances, magnifiers, closed-circuit TVs for print enlargement, electronic Braille notetakers and much more.
Oklahoma School for the Deaf
1100 E. Oklahoma St.
Sulphur,
OK
73086-3108
888-685-3323 Toll Free V/TTY
580-622-4900 Voice
lhawkins@osd.k12.ok.us
www.okrehab.org/students.html#2
OSD is a residential and day school providing specialized educational services to children and youth who are deaf or hard of hearing. The School also serves as a statewide resource for the education of deaf and hard of hearing children who attend public schools in Oklahoma. Programs include:
- Early Childhood Development Program for children ages 2-6;
- Regional preschools in Collinsville and Edmond are provided by OSB in cooperation with local schools;
- A comprehensive curriculum for residential and day students, with instruction in reading, language arts, math, social studies, science, physical education, fine arts, communication skills, computer skills, and other subjects;
- Vocational and technical training;
- Work experience in the community;
- Social, cultural and recreational activities;
- Student organizations;
- Sports and athletic competitions; and
- Outreach services including psychological and audiological evaluations, parent education programs, captioned videos, vocational and career education, counseling, and sign language instruction.
OSD Satellite Pre-schools:
Collinsville Early Childhood Center
12936 N. 129 E. Ave.
Collinsville, OK 74021
918-371-6870 Voice
Edmond Regional Preschool
University of Central Oklahoma
Box 176
Edmond, OK 73034
405-974-5961 Voice
PEPNet-Midwest Central Office
Saint Paul College — A Community and Technical College
235 Marshall
St. Paul,
MN
55102
651-846-1337 Voice
651-846-1537 TTY
651-221-1339 Fax
pepnetmidwest@pepnet.org
www.pepnet.org/midwest
PEPNet provides resources and expertise that enhance educational opportunities for people who are deaf or hard of hearing--including those with co-occurring disabilities.
Town and Country School
5150 E. 101 St.
Tulsa,
OK
74137
918-296-3113 Voice
Provides individualized educational programs for children K-12 with a primary diagnosis of learning disabilities or Attention Deficit Disorder.
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