Core Values & Focus
At The Bloom School, we hold to a core set of values and beliefs that center on a child's holistic development to increase functional independence and academic understanding.
Our Core Values are set forth to provide a safe and healthy environment for our learners and their families.
Our Values.
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Individuality.
Every child has a unique set of gifts and talents that should be fostered, developed, and valued.
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Opportunity.
All children have the ability to learn and develop and should be offered the opportunity to grow in a space designed to enhance their interests and talents.
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Individualized Learning.
Education should focus on the development of unique talents in an environment conducive to an individual child’s learning style.
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Natural and Holistic.
Learning should take place in a natural and holistic environment that is designed to elicit engagement and interest in the learners.
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Communication.
Communication is critical for learning and independent functioning. Communication should be developed in the modality that works best for each individual child.
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All Behavior is Communication.
All behavior is communication, has meaning and purpose, and should be validated and understood by those working with children.
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Validation.
A child’s unique communication style should be validated and honored while systematically developing the ability to understand neurotypical language concepts.
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Multiple Modalities.
Education should be presented in multiple modalities centering on a child’s unique interests and talents.
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Social Emotional Learning.
Social emotional learning and understanding is vital to the development of independent functional skills.
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Sensory Integration.
Learning should be enhanced by the development of self-regulation skills related to emotional responses and sensory integration.
Daily Focus
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During this time, students will work on established routines and morning learning activities. We will also set daily goals and prepare students for learning.
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Students will work on self-help skills and activities to increase independence.
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Students will have a daily block of speech and language intervention with an SLP, communication activities will be incorporated throughout the day.
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Students will work on regulating behavior, sensory input, and response to stimuli. Occupational therapists will assist in developing daily activities that engage students in learning.
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Students will engage in motor and outside activities to assist with behavior regulation, academic learning, and motor skill development.
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Students will work on developing self and social awareness and regulating interactions with others.
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Academic Learning focuses on functional academic skill acquisition.
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We will work on making food choices, trying new options, and self-feeding skills.
