McKinley Children's Center

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Residential & Day Treatment | Canyon View School | Foster Family Agency |

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Available Services
Services available include one on one and small group instruction, Behavior Intervention Case Management, a free and reduced breakfast and lunch program, auditory and visual examinations, speech and language assessment and therapy, quarterly testing measuring academic progress and social skills training. The school operates for a total of 210 days per year, 180 regular school days and 30 days of extended summer school. Enrollment averages 80 students.

Instructional Program Goals:
The student shall:

Develop a feeling of self- worth , security and self- assurance
Develop proficiency in reading and reading comprehension skills
Develop a general understanding of spoken and written English
Develop a general understanding of math and science concepts
Develop the capacity to discipline him/herself to work, study, and play constructively
Develop an awareness and respect for the people of all races, religions, creeds, cultures and nations
Develop the ability to problem solve
Develop the ability to work and live with others
Develop an appreciation of good workmanship and skills in performance of tasks and projects
Develop an understanding of representative government, democratic practices and the need for full participation of all United States citizens
Develop an understanding of good physical and mental health and a concern for public health and safety
Develop an awareness and interest in career education
Develop pre-employability and employability skills as appropriate
Develop ability and understanding of the roles of citizens as consumers
Develop ability and understanding of the conservation of, and appropriate use of limited natural resources
Develop an appreciation of art, drama and music