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Our School

Information 

Principal 

Sara Jones

Hours of Operation
Staff 8:00-4:00
Students 8:15-3:05

General

Gateway Education Center currently has 17 classrooms:  8 School Age and 9  Pre-K. Classroom make up is on average 7 students, 1 teacher and 1 full time teacher assistant. The school follows guidelines set by the federal, state, and local governments to meet specific needs as outlined in each student’s Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).  

  • Mascot  - Gator

  • School colors  - Green and White

  • "The faculty and staff of Gateway Education Center join with parents and families in celebrating the joy and success of children."

I.E.P 

The Individualized Education Plan is developed with the collaboration of teachers, therapists, parents/guardians, students and others who may be involved to help meet the individual's needs. Students' needs are best met in the least restrictive placement.

Population served

Students with severe cognitive, developmental, medical, and/or physical disabilities.

Ages served

Ages 6 months to 3 years in the infant toddler program (GCPA) Ages 3 to 5 in the Pre-K program.  Ages 5 to 22 years in the school age program. 

Classroom description

Classroom staff members include a lead teacher and one assistant.  In some instances, classrooms may have two assistants or share a floater with another classroom. Classroom sizes range from 5-12 students. 

Teachers are required to be Certified/Licensed in areas appropriate for the population of students served (Birth to Kindergarten, Adaptive Curriculum). A collaborative education model is frequently implemented with the inclusion and cooperation of the classroom staff, related service providers (therapists) and specialists.  

Services available:

  • Physical Therapy and consultation

  • Occupational Therapy and consultation

  • Speech/Language Therapy and consultation

  • Child and parent / guardian counseling

  • Music education

  • Art education

  • Adapted physical education

  • Media

  • Health room (full time RN) 

  • Adaptive equipment clinic

  • Transportation

  • Vocational Education: Thrift Store, Functional Kitchen