COMPASS ELEMENTARY PROGRAM
Instructor Kim Markham
500 Chapin Street
Ludlow, MA
583-5079
Program and Services
Located at Ludlow High School, the Compass Elementary Program is designed for students with moderate to severe autism and related disabilities. The program focuses on encouraging as much independence as appropriate in both the school and community settings. The classroom is well structured with a high staff to student ratio.
Opportunities for inclusion in non-academic and academic areas are available when appropriate. The program is designed to encourage the development of academic readiness skills as well as social skills and cooperative play. Program activities also support the development of positive relationships with peers and adults.
Staff work diligently under the direction of a BCBA using principles of ABA to identify and reduce maladaptive behaviors with replacement behaviors. A variety of functional behavior assessments are utilized in order to inform positive behavior intervention plans. Staff work closely with families and outside providers to aide in the generalization of skills and facilitate student growth.
Admission Procedure
Special Education students are referred by their home district. The referral goes through a comprehensive review to determine appropriate placement. Students can be placed in this program as part of an extended evaluation.
Approval/ Licensing Accreditation
The Compass Elementary Program is a licensed program of the Massachusetts Department of Education.
Special Education at LPVEC
LPVEC programs provide services to students aged 6 to 22 years who demonstrate a wide variety of exceptional learning needs. Key focus areas are Autism, adjustment and behavioral needs, emotional disturbances, learning disabilities, and developmental disabilities.
The Compass Elementary Program services students grade 1 through 6.
Mission and Purpose
LPVEC increases the capacity of school districts and supports the success of all students by providing high-quality, shared programs and services in a cost-effective manner. The primary purpose of LPVEC is to accomplish this mission in the member districts: Agawam, East Longmeadow, Hampden-Wilbraham Regional, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional, and West Springfield.