Our Programs
Academic Enrichment
Our academic enrichment program is designed to empower students with personalized learning experiences that promote intellectual growth, independence, and confidence.
Lead by our dedicated and highly skilled educators, this program enhances the core curriculum by integrating innovative teaching strategies, hands-on learning activities, and individualized support tailored to each student’s unique abilities. Through multi-sensory instruction, adaptive technology, and engaging experiential learning, we ensure that every student can develop essential academic and life skills at their own pace
Vocational Learning
At SAIL, our vocational program is more than just training—it’s a pathway to lifelong independence and self-esteem. Designed to provide students with practical life skills, this program offers hands-on learning that promotes safety, positivity and inclusive engagement.
Students build confidence as they master essential tasks from cleaning and maintaining their personal spaces to light travel and community experiences. Our many community partners help to deliver a sense of purpose and belonging to our students.
Our learning center provides a structured, hands-on environment where students engage in pragmatic life-long and daily skill development tailored to their individual needs and their post-graduation pathways.
Therapeutic Programs
At SAIL, our therapeutic programs are designed to support the unique needs of each student through a collaborative and individualized approach. As a private, residential special needs school, we provide comprehensive Related Services—including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy—to foster growth, independence, and communication in a nurturing environment.
Our Speech Therapy services focus on developing communication skills, social interaction, and language comprehension, empowering students to express themselves effectively. Occupational Therapy enhances daily living skills, seeks to adjust sensory processing, and improves fine motor abilities to promote independence in everyday tasks. Physical Therapy supports mobility, strength, and coordination, helping students achieve greater physical stability and participation in school activities.
By integrating these therapies into daily routines and academic instruction, Therapeutic Programs ensure that each student receives the targeted interventions needed to thrive—both in school and beyond.
Life Skill Learning
Life Skill Learning at SAIL is a dedicated educational program designed to empower students outside of a typical classroom environment.
Wellness & Health
Our wellness and health program spans life at school as well as at our residence. At SAIL, wellness and health means making positive choices regarding meals and snacks for a lifetime of good nutrition. Our program does not end at making choices, but also includes activities for snack and meal preparation, as well as frequent introduction to different nutritious food options in classroom learning activities.
Our dietary specialist manages the needs and preferences for every student. Her creativity in meal planning and snacks offer students delicious choices with consideration for food allergies and sensitivities. Gluten-free, Kosher, diabetic and other specialized diets are accommodated. Healthy meal suggestions are also shared with SAIL’s community of family members through newsletters and in our Dieticians Blog.
Studio Art
The Studio Art Program at SAIL begins in a creative space designed for students to explore self-expression, develop artistic skills, and engage in therapeutic projects. This program provides a supportive environment where students can experiment with various artistic techniques and mediums, building confidence, and creating meaningful, innovative projects that reflect their unique perspectives.
Our art studio is a specialized learning space that encourages hands-on artistic discovery as a dedicated area for painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed-media projects. Throughout the year, the program offers tactile and adaptive projects for students with a variety of needs. Our all student graduation and winter holiday projects are examples of the collaborations studio art at SAIL offers throughout the year.
After School Programs
After School Programming is offered to students in the Fall and Spring. This program increases student exposure to high-interest activities and skills, providing reinforcement in smaller group settings (where projects and activities offer seasonal experiences and after school fun.)
The SAIL 3 Bee’s PBIS program
(Be safe, Be positive, Be engaged)
The 3 Bee’s at SAIL is a learning system developed to be adaptive and beneficial to the goals of every student representing safety, positivity and engagement as it promotes physical, behavioral and lifelong wellness, no matter what a student’s challenges may be.
Be Safe
Safety comes first—physically, emotionally, and socially. Students learn to care for themselves and others through clear routines and respectful boundaries.
Be Positive
A positive mindset builds confidence and resilience. We celebrate progress, practice gratitude, and encourage respectful, affirming behavior.
Be Engaged
Active participation leads to independent and shared success. Students are encouraged to approach each day with interest, effort, and purpose.
Together, the 3B’s foster a safe, supportive school community where every student is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.