There is no "average" PLC student since
each student has specific strengths and
weaknesses and unique experiences and
needs.Typically, though, most PLC
students share the following traits:
* Difficulties
with transitions -- moving from
class-to-class or
topic-to-topic.
* Sensitivity to
stimulus (sounds, lights, images, etc.)
that
interferes with organization and focus.
* Issues with
focus and concentration that impede
assignment completion and turning in
work on time.
* Low self-image
based on prior academic failure or
learning difficulties.
* An inability
to cope with social interactions in
large groups
or fast-paced environments.
* A significant
difference between academic skills or
learning styles. For example, a
student may have superior math skills
and
poor reading skills. Or a student
may have excellent auditory
processing skills and deficiencies in
visual processing.
By design, PLC accepts
students with enough similarities so
that all students benefit from the
environment. Students with
learning disabilities, AD/HD, or
high-functioning autism are with
students with similar needs and do not feel
out of place.
PLC students attend
classes tailored for their strengths and
weaknesses so they can be challenged and
not frustrated in each academic area.
By using students' strong points to
address their areas of deficiency,
academic progress and self-image are
improved more efficiently and quickly.
Each student is offered
accommodations and individualized
instruction that is designed to be
flexible and change with time.
When closely monitored, accommodations
should change with the student's skills
and needs.
PLC offers incremental
transitions to all students.
Because we use research-based techniques
in a small and personalized environment,
our students make substantial progress
and become ready for more
general-education style classes.
We begin the transition
in our own program: academic
expectations and requirements increase
slowly as students grow. The
majority of our students are ready to
began a step-by-step, class-by-class
transition to public or private general
education schools in their second year
at PLC.
The best way to judge
the appropriateness of PLC for your
student is to visit and tour our
classes. We encourage students to
spend time with us and play a part in
the placement decision.
Call us today to
schedule a visit.
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