Parent Workshops

Residential Workshop Agenda

Workshop Descriptions:
Activity Programming, Clubs, and ASTEE Offerings
Explore the diverse extracurricular activities and clubs available on campus. This workshop provides an overview of recreational and social opportunities, along with details about this year’s Alternative Site Therapeutic Educational Experiences (ASTEE).

Executive Functioning Skills
Discover strategies for building executive functioning skills in students. This workshop focuses on supporting organization, time management, and study habits, including ways to maximize the effectiveness of evening study hall.

New Family Orientation to Residential Programming
This workshop is designed for new families, providing an overview of the residential programming. Topics include key components of the program, daily structures and routines, and the support systems available to students.

Safety and Security
Learn about the safety measures and protocols in place to ensure a secure and supportive environment for all residents in an open-campus setting. This workshop covers emergency procedures and strategies to maintain safety.

Structure and Routines
Understand the importance of structure and routines in the school’s therapeutic milieu setting. This workshop explores the design behind daily programming, basic expectations, and strategies parents can implement at home to foster consistency.

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Skills: Managing Power Struggles
This workshop equips parents with essential skills for handling crisis situations at home, particularly around power struggles. Parents will learn how to create a safe, supportive environment while effectively managing challenging behaviors.

Transition House and On-Campus Job Programming
Gain insights into the transition housing options and on-campus job programs available for students. This workshop highlights the transition program, and the opportunities students have to develop independence and gain work experience.