Project READY

Project READY, which is located at the Oxford Middle School, consists of one classroom teacher, several teacher assistants, and one-to-one tutors.  The classroom is set up for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other related communication and behavior disorders between the ages of twelve to sixteen years.

Teaching methods include Applied Behavior Analysis, pre-vocational training and practiced socialization, as well as pre-academic/academic programs that are aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.  The daily classroom schedule includes periods for: Community Awareness, Hygiene and Self-care Skills, Lunch, and Academics (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies).

Social Communication is practiced through oral and augmentative communication, such as Picture Exchange Card System (P.E.C.S.), Speech Generating Devices, and Sign Language. 

Therapeutic services such as Speech/Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Vision Therapy, Adaptive Physical Education as well as Assistive Technology are provided as per each student’s I.E.P.

The Project READY Classroom runs daily, Monday through Friday, from 7:50 AM to 2:10 PM