Anderson Early Learning Academy is a NYS approved 4410 program that
provides children ages 3-5 years of age opportunities to learn in an
environment that is developmentally appropriate and teaches the skills
needed to be successful in kindergarten.
We believe quality, evidence-based instruction, well-trained professionals, an engaging educational environment, and parent-school partnerships can help position young learners on a positive learning trajectory.
Clasroom feature:
- Individual, small, and whole group instruction
- Math, reading and language arts curricula
- Daily student learning data
- In-classroom delivery of related services
- Functional communication supports
- Visual and environmental supports
- Intentional teaching of school readiness and social interaction skills
- High rates of verbal praise and social recognition
Classroom Teams include Special Education Teacher, Teacher’s Aides, Teaching Assistants, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist (as needed), Supervising Behavior Analyst.
- Classroom Teachers, Teacher Assistants and Teacher’s Aides receive ongoing training in applied behavior analysis and the implementation of positive behavior supports from Licensed Behavior Analysts
- Classroom Staff/Teacher communicate with families daily via a secure web based program and as needed per parent-teacher discussion and agreement.
- A typical school day includes a variety of structured learning opportunities while also encouraging students to play, problem-solve, explore, enjoy a book, run outside, develop friendships, and create with art supplies. Daily activities and lessons serve multiple purposes
|
Activity/Lesson |
Content Focus |
Embedded Skills |
|
Morning Meeting |
Calendar skills, counting, word recognition |
Attending to teacher, taking turns, waiting, listening to directions |
|
One-to-one Teaching |
Readiness, language, math, reading, social skills |
Following directions, scanning, fine motor |
|
Group Lesson |
Social skills, social studies, science |
Attending to teacher, following directions, answering questions, raising hand, sharing materials |
|
Snack/Lunch |
Daily living skills |
Communication/language, planning, social skills, cleaning up |
|
Structured Playtime |
Play skills, social skills |
Communication/language, problem-solving, sharing, fine motor skills, taking turns, gross motor skills |
|
Storytime |
English Language Arts |
Listening, auditory comprehension, turning book pages, pointing to main characters, answering Wh questions, using imagination |
|
Art |
Using art materials; following a process |
Following directions, making choices, sharing, communication skills |
For more information regarding Anderson Early Learning Academy, please
contact our Early Learning Academy
Phone: (518) 641-1119
Contact our Early Learning Academy Team
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