The Watson Institute Friendship Academy is a recipient of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding which is being distributed during the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years. The […]
Category Archive: Special Education Schools/Programs
The Education Center Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund
The Education Center at the Watson Institute is a recipient of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding which is being distributed during the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school […]
Using Educational Technology to Enhance Learning
At the Watson Institute’s Friendship Academy, students with mental and behavioral health challenges work with a team of experienced educational and psychiatric support professionals to achieve their academic, developmental, and […]
Chatham University OTD Student Chooses Watson for Capstone Project Research
At the Watson Institute, students with special needs receive individualized special education and supportive services tailored to meet their unique needs. An important part of providing specialized services is having […]
In-School Trauma Response Partnership
At the Watson Institute’s Friendship Academy, elementary, middle, and high school students face the same challenges that many of their peers face: pressures to fit in and to keep up […]
What Makes an “All-Star” Teacher?
Educators play an integral role in the personal and academic development of youth. This past year in particular educators went above and beyond to ensure their students were still able […]
Mental Health Supports in School
Students with exceptionalities, particularly mental health challenges, may have difficulty thriving in a traditional school setting. Without access to intensive mental health supports in school, students may struggle to balance their […]
Friendship Academy Students Thrive in Blended Learning Model
As the school day begins, students wait patiently in their buses outside of Friendship Academy while staff assemble to greet them and escort them to their classrooms. Students attend school […]
Supporting Parents of Children with Special Needs
At the Watson Institute, we share the goal of our students’ parents – helping their child succeed. We know that in order for our students to be successful, we also […]
Supporting Students through Virtual Learning
At the Watson Institute, helping students with special needs achieve their academic and developmental goals is our priority. Although schools were closed in the second half of the school year […]