Specialized Programs

The Westwood Regional Department of Special Services' mission is to support students, teachers and parents in our community to address the diverse needs of students through a variety of programs so that they can access the curriculum to improve academically, socially, and emotionally. As a result, we have developed specialized programs that are tailored to the specific needs of our students.

Specialized Programs


Connect Program: Putting the Pieces Together...

  • ABA Autism Program (Pre-K through Grade 5)
  • Inclusive Opportunities
  • Adaptive Specials
  • On-site Behaviorist
  • Social Skills Groups and Related Services
  • Parent Training


Therapeutic T.E.A.M. Day School

  • Targeting Emotional Aptitude Mindfully
  • Therapeutic learning environment
  • Addresses students with anxiety, depression, trauma, school refusal, social/peer issues
  • On-site licensed Mental Health Clinician
  • Small class size
  • Infused mindfulness approaches and relaxation strategies into instruction
  • Social Skills Groups and Counseling Services
  • Family Therapy
  • Modified Schedule ( 9:00- 2:15)
  • Therapy Dog


T.E.A.M. Wellness Center

  • Therapeutic Space
  • Supports students with anxiety, depression, trauma, school refusal, social/peer issues
  • On-site licensed Mental Health Clinician
  • Social Skills Groups
  • Counseling Services

F.I.T.T. Program:

  • Fostering Independence Through Transitions
  • Integrated Life Skills
  • Council for Exceptional Children- Life Centered Education ( LCE) Curriculum
  • Community Based Instruction
  • Partnership with our Structured Learning Experience (SLE)
  • Inclusive opportunities

A.I.M. Program:

  • Achieving Individualized Milestones
  • Grades K-12
  • Addresses students with Learning Language Disabilities
  • Multi-sensory approach to learning
  • Intervention based
  • Inclusive opportunities