The State Street Program is a self-contained Special Education program housed in-district for students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade.  Our students have been identified as having some degree of social, emotional, mental health, and/or behavioral needs which impact their academic success at a comprehensive school. Students participating in the State Street Program, through their Individualized Education Program (IEP) will have access to all extra curricular activities that take place at, or are sponsored by the child’s home school. Students will have access to individual courses at their home school, as appropriate to their Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). In alignment with the Waterbury Public Schools Portrait of a Graduate, our students benefit from learning in a small, therapeutic setting from teachers who implement lessons and deliver instruction in such a way that their unique, individualized needs are being addressed. The State Street Program utilizes an extensive counseling component as well as the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports system in order to promote healthy social-emotional development.  Every effort is made to establish collaborative relationships with the families and community providers of our students so that we can work together as a team to best position them for success.  Courses at the State Street program are offered in half year increments but follow the same full year curriculum as listed in the Program of Studies.