P.S. 596X @ 153

Welcome to the 153 Unit!

 

At the 153 elementary site, we believe that a student-centered approach to instruction best serves the needs of our diverse learners. Housed within our nurturing and welcoming corridors are nineteen classes ranging from grades K-5. 

 

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children (TEACCH), and Picture Communication Exchange System (PECS) are just a few of the methodologies, strategies and programs that we use to teach our children so that they can reach their full potential. 

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Extracurricular Activities

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In addition to the academic part of the curriculum, our unit participates in many other activities to encourage our students’ many talents and bring out their unique personalities.  

 

Cookshop uses hands-on exploration, cooking and physical activities to foster our children’s enjoyment and appreciation of good nutrition.

 

Get Ready to Learn is a yoga program that helps reduce stress, increases attention and focus, enhances performance and improves behavior in our classrooms.

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STEM & More!

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In keeping with the Department of Education’s on-going focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), several of our students have partnered with 153’s general education robotics club to learn how to build and manipulate electro-mechanical machines using ZOOB Movers kits, all while making friends, developing new skills and having a great time! 

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Meanwhile, our dedicated speech team continues their close collaboration with classroom staff to teach fundamental vocabulary. They use interactive and engaging literacy activities through the “Core Vocabulary Through Literacy” program.