The goal of the CCMC School is to foster the
development of independence in social, emotional, behavioral
and academic skills so that students may be transitioned
back to their home school district.
Our
School
The CCMC School provides comprehensive special education
programming for students ages 4 to 21 years who require
intensive intervention due to severe emotional, behavioral,
physical and/or learning problems. The school is designed
to provide a high level of structure and support, as well as
an integrated package of services to address each child’s
unique educational, therapeutic, vocational, social
emotional, and developmental needs. Family involvement and
support is a priority. Family counseling, parent education,
parent support, and 24-hour crisis intervention services are
provided.
Our
Technology
CCMC School is fully equipped with a computer in every
classroom, as well as an eight-station computer lab with
Internet access, available for students/class instruction,
as well as incentive time. Email communication is available
for teachers, clinicians, administrators, related services
personnel and office staff.
Our
Staff
The CCMC School staff consists of CT Certified Special
Education Teachers, one of whom teaches and coordinates
Vocational Education classes, a Physical Education certified
teacher, Assistant Teachers who are college graduates with
select course work in special education, Instructional
Tutors who are college graduates and Classroom Aides who are
at least high school graduates, both with prior experience
working with the special needs population, and Therapeutic
Crisis Interventionists requiring a bachelor’s degree and
extensive experience in behavior management and crisis
prevention. The clinical staff is comprised of Licensed or
License-eligible Psychologists, and Licensed Clinical Social
Workers with School Social Work Certification. Related
Services include Speech/Language Pathologists, Occupational
Therapists, Physical Therapist and Educational
Diagnostician.
Two full-time nurses are on staff, an R.N. and an L.P.N.,
with a half time R.N. providing extra coverage. A
Psychiatrist provides medication management, as well as
support and evaluation to students.
The Administrative staff is comprised of a Principal and
Assistant Principal, both of whom are State of Connecticut
certified in Elementary and Special Education and
Administration/Supervision., Ph.D. level Clinical Director
and Ph.D. level Clinical Coordinator, as well as an
Admissions Coordinator. Office staff consists of
Administrative Assistants, a Receptionist, Coordinator of
School Accounts and a Database Manager.
Our Orientation Process
New employees to the School receive orientation at the
Medical Center and the School so as to acquaint them with
both facilities. CCMC School is a very team-oriented
working environment providing mentors to help support new
employees through the transition. Supervisors also work with
staff to achieve/maintain competencies within the first 3 to
6 months of employment.
Our Scheduling Forty-hour staff work 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday. Thirty-two hour staff work 7:45 a.m. to
2:45 p.m. (2:15 p.m. on Tuesdays). Professional licensed
staff are exempt status. All other staff are paid on an
hourly basis.
Our Educational Opportunities All employees are encouraged to pursue higher
education, and are supported in this effort. Tuition
reimbursement is offered at a fixed rate for both full-time
and part-time staff. Additional professional development
opportunities are also made available, both on and off-site
through workshops, conferences, CEU presentations and
relevant training.
