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Monarch School for Children with Autism
Shaker Heights, Ohio
Monarch School
In 2002, Howard C. Shane, PhD, was asked by the Monarch School to assist in the development of a teaching model for the Monarch School, a school for students ages 5-22, all of whom are on the autism spectrum. Shane organized a team to achieve an ambitious set of goals for the school.

The goals that evolved from the collaboration were to:

  • Determine effective teaching methods
  • Develop a natural language-based curriculum
  • Develop effective visual supports
  • Introduce technology into the curriculum
  • Establish a schedule and flow for the school
  • Develop an innovative outcome measurement system
Results
  • A major program for autism in Ohio, with affiliations with universities and medical centers
  • State of the art educational approaches created specifically for students with autism
  • New educational building opening in August 2006
  • Preschool opening in September 2006
  • Use of natural language-based curriculum
  • Integration of effective technology throughout the educational curriculum
  • Teachers have a unique and effective way of measuring success
  • Enrollment increase of 40%
  • Students know their responsibilities and easily navigate within this environment
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