Education
Beacon Light operates privately licensed school programs designed to provide education for children who have been unsuccessful in traditional classroom settings. These programs offer the opportunity for academic success, and encourage students to value education and learning—all within a safe, structured setting. Alternative education is available to children living in the community or in one of Beacon Light’s residential programs. Additionally, Beacon Light offers a highly customized, autistic support classroom.
* Small, structured classrooms
* Individualized special education plans
* Family involvement
* Behavior management and counseling
* Schools in Custer City, Towanda, and Port Allegany, PA
Children's Center for Treatment and Education
The majority of our alternative education classes consist of around 12 to 15 students. Students work on developing skill sets that will help them learn new, and improve existing study habits. Teachers spend additional time working one on one with students as needed. Alternative Education programs also feature Math, Reading, and Technology labs.
Partial Hospitalization
Education and learning activities benefit all children, but they play a significant role for special needs children working toward recovery. The psychological, social and other supports children receive in partial hospitalization programs are important treatments, but they work best if a child is also challenged and engaged in meaningful activities. Reports from parents, providers, and educators indicate that children who receive adequate educational instruction while in the treatment program do better in their recovery. These children are more likely to be engaged and make progress while in a Partial Hospitalization Program. In addition, they experience less stress related to falling behind in their academic work and not being able to advance to the next grade or graduate.
