Spearheaded by Tania Miller, Westbridge Academy’s Reading Specialist, the school has launched a new reading initiative, and the opportunity to receive one-on-one reading intervention to help increase their reading skills.
Sometimes, when a student is upset, they just need a safe place to stop, take a break, and reflect. The Reflection Room at Westbridge Academy was established this fall to offer an additional therapeutic layer of intervention for students. It offers a calm, supportive therapeutic environment away from the social and instructional pressures of the classroom where students can go to cool off, manage frustrations and take a break.
Ryan was just 5 years old when he started at Westbridge Academy. Jessica recalls how Westbridge stepped in right away; they assisted in managing his outbursts, creating a quiet, safe environment, and providing support services.
In order to help children cope effectively with stress, it is important to understand how a child is emotionally and mentally processing life. One useful framework that psychologists often use is Cognitive-Behavioral Theory (CBT), which looks at humans’ essential functions within three basic domains: thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Viviana Litovsky, Ph.D., Executive Director of Westbridge Academy, has been appointed to serve as a member of the New Jersey State Special Education Advisory Council (SSEAC) having an impact on the future of special education policy in the state of New Jersey.
Free Workshop: Executive Function Skills In Action - December 7, 2018 - Dr. Buzz Mingin at Westbridge Academy, Bloomfield NJ. 3 FREE CEUs for Educators. Register Now!
Matthew Clerk, a paraprofessional at Westbridge Academy, has been awarded the ASAH Region I Paraprofessional of the Year award for his outstanding service as a paraprofessional at Westbridge Academy.
SmartyAnts®, part of Achieve3000, is a research-driven reading program that differentiates instruction. The fun, interactive online learning environment continuously evaluates each student’s exact skill level, learning temperament, and learning pace.
Judges have selected four students from Westbridge Academy as winners in the 2018 ASAH Art Contest. Students produced winning artwork to celebrate this year’s theme of special education week, "Working Together to Build a Special Future for All."
Twice a year, Westbridge Academy hosts speakers who bring best practices to local educators. For leaders at Westbridge Academy, it is more than a training effort – it is a mission.