When Tyler began at Harbor, things did not always run smoothly for him. His behavior served a function that often needed much attention. He was a physically aggressive student and the talking point of many behavioral meetings. The staff’s highest hope was that his day would go smoothly. Now, he runs errands, visits classrooms and participates […]
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Our network of special education schools prepares students for workplace success by introducing soft skills at an early age. Often referred to as “skills to pay the bills”, soft skills are everyday interpersonal skills that job seekers need to succeed on the job. These include enthusiasm and attitude, teamwork, networking, problem solving and critical thinking, […]
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All three RKS Associates state-approved special education schools are always focused on the transition to adulthood. Take our recent beach volleyball game between Harbor School and Colts Neck High School, for example. Never mind how much fun our students had. They were also learning the soft skill of team work. Soft skills are everyday interpersonal […]
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Dancing Breaks Out at Beach Ball Volleyball Game Between Harbor School and Colts Neck High School Students All three RKS Associates state-approved special education schools, including Harbor School in Eatontown, provide education, therapeutic and behavioral support for children with multiple disabilities, cognitive impairments, autistic spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, behavioral disorders and other […]
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“Everybody deserves music therapy!”“Music is something that connects all people.”“It allows you to relax and reduce anxiety.” All of these are statements made throughout our interview with music therapist Amanda Latham. Whether you are a musician or simply a lover of music, how could you argue? One very important subject to come out of the […]
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Using a wide variety of equipment, progressions, and activities, the Harbor School offers Adaptive Physical Education (APE) as one of its support services. APE does promote the overall health, fitness level and physical growth of the students. Strengthening these qualities for any student can enable them to grow and explore their world and their long-term […]
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Attention-seeking behavior is an ongoing issue when working with special needs students of all ages. It is a simple equation. Behavior plus response equals reinforcement. The attention can be negative or positive. The child may still interpret the interaction as positive. The immediate solution to the problem is to ignore the behavior unless there is […]
Continue readingThe World Cup wasn’t only happening in Russia this summer! Students in the Harbor School, a private special education school for students with disabilities, 240 Broad Street, Eatontown, N.J., participated in their own World Cup Day, linking world events with physical activities in their school.Jenn Bogin, the adaptive physical education (APE) and health teacher at […]
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So, you’ve made it through another school year. You and your child with special needs should be proud and so relieved! What’s that? It’s already time to go back? It can’t be.Alright, just breathe. You can do this. 1Get Organized – Both the child and the school are counting on you to be organized. Start a […]
Continue readingErika Casablanca, Carteret, N.J., has been appointed to lead the marketing team for RKS Associates, Jackson, in addition to her duties as the STEM-lab instructor for the Gateway School, a private school for students with special needs. Her duties will include managing the social media sites for the Harbor, Alpha, and Gateway schools; and participating in community […]
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