Student Goals
Programming
The focus of programming at the Ottawa Area Center is education. Working as a team we strive to meet the needs of each student. The classroom staff are the central people providing educational services for each student. When needed, the teacher relies on the expertise of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physical education teachers, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and consultants, who are all part of the educational team.
Communication
Students will demonstrate an increased ability to communicate receptively and expressively.
Students will demonstrate an increased ability to communicate with others in a socially appropriate manner in familiar and unfamiliar environments.
Activities of Daily Living
Students will demonstrate an increased level of independence in daily living skills.
Students will demonstrate an increased ability to participate in personal care, health/fitness, and leisure activities.
Mission Statement
“Our mission at Ottawa Area Center is to maximize each student’s success and independence by addressing individual educational needs within a safe supportive environment.”
