School Program

"As a parent, I have learned so much from your dedicated staff and will be forever grateful for the part all you played in our lives"
Parent of Day Student

"I personally find it very gratifying to have the opportunity to work with the children here at St. Ann's."
Marcia Spates
Housekeeper

"I learned a lot. I used to be a dictator with my children. I learned to see things their way."
Family Outreach
Client

"I have learned how to work to control my anger and how to talk to staff when I am upset or frustrated instead of just gettng angry."
Josie M,
St. Ann's Home Kid

"One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is watching the excitement and pride in a child's face when they learn to read their first words."
Marcia Strasnick,
Primary classroom teacher

"I personally find it very gratifying to have the opportunity to work with the children at St. Ann's."
Marcia Spates
Housekeeper

Educational Services

The education program is designed for day and residential students who are unable to participate in public school education due to their particular special needs. The greatest fulfillment of each child's educational potential is the primary goal. The instructional program is designed to most effectively diagnose and remediate the special learning difficulties the students exhibit. The curriculum is aligned with the Massachusetts Department of Education's curriculum frameworks. In addition, the education program includes the following services:

Individual psychotherapy
Speech and language therapy
Occupational therapy
Title 1 Reading services

Highly trained Behavior Management Counselors are on staff to help students who experience challenging behavioral difficulties. These Behavior Management Counselors supervise the Quiet Rooms, which offer students a safe place to go to when they are unable to manage themselves appropriately in the classroom setting. With the help of the Behavior Management Counselors, the students are able to regain their composure and transition back to class.

The school utilizes various techniques to help motivate students to learn. A point system allows the students to earn points that can be spent at a School Store or toward a privilege such as a school job, special activity or a special treat.

Children participate in various school events such as:

free paperback book distributions
math and spelling bees
athletic field days
science fairs
history fairs
special guests

These are some of the favorites which also inspire a sense of school spirit throughout the school year.

The Massachusetts Department of Education has approved the education program at St. Ann's Home and School as an educational facility for children with special needs under Massachusetts G.L. Chapter 766.

For information on the referral process, please contact Teresa Jones, or Jane Powers.

Teresa Jones, M. Ed.
Director of Education.
tjones@st.annshome.org

M. Jane Powers, LICSW
Director of the Day Treatment Program
mjpowers@st.annshome.org