Giant Steps staff from the Day School, Canopy Adult Day Program, Christine’s Dream Equine Therapy Program and Rec Center returned to the building on 8/17/2020 to resume preparations for the 2020-2021 School and Program Year. While the Coronavirus pandemic continues to impact planning for the 2020-2021 school and program year ,our staff continue to rise […]
Remote Learning Series, OT @ Home!
This week the blog is highlighting the Occupational Therapy Department at Giant Steps! The OT teams have been working creatively to support students throughout the remote learning process through collaboration with families and team members. Our leads from Secondary/Transition and Elementary contributed quotes and resources for our families, staff, and community members to take a […]
Remote Learning Series, PE @ Home!
When you think of Physical Education, the words “remote learning” don’t necessarily come to mind as an instructional method that would be part of the learning process. However, the PE Department at Giant Steps Day School rose to the occasion through collaboration and creativity to develop a schedule that made sense for families, was easily […]
Introducing”Remote Learning At Giant Steps Day School”
Remote Learning Day 60 (school days): While it might not be the ideal situation, the professional staff at Giant Steps have continued to work hard to make remote learning feasible and fun for everyone! Giant Steps Therapeutic Day School staff have been adapting and modifying lesson plans and activities to fit the remote learning environment […]
Christine’s Dream Equine Center Resumes Modifed Programming
Giant Steps Therapeutic Day School and Canopy Adult Program have been conducted remotely since March 16th, 2020 due to the current CoronaVirus health Pandemic. Giant Steps staff members have come up with creative ways to engage with our families and interact with students and participants. Last week the blog focused on Extended School Year (ESY), […]
What is ESY?
What does ESY stand for? ESY stands for Extended School Year. Extended School Year is different from traditional Summer School in that students qualify for ESY through the Individualized Education Planning Process. For Giant Steps and many private day schools, extended school year is meant to be a time to focus on maintaining skills that […]
Be A GEM & Shine for Autism
The COVID-19 virus has impacted many families in the United States at levels not seen in generations. We all hope it will end sooner rather than later. When it does end, the need for Autism schools like Giant Steps Day School and Canopy Adult Day Programs will be no less urgent than it is right now. […]
National Nurse Week
Thank you for all you do to keep us safe, healthy and happy.