Leeway School

Leeway School is located in Alhambra, California at the intersection of Almansor and Main Streets in the building complex of the Alhambra First United Methodist Church. What is more frustrating to a parent than a child who cannot or will not control his or her behavior in school? Children who pose behavior problems rob themselves and others of thei... r educations, their best hope of one day getting a good job and having a secure future. The staff at Leeway School is trained to assess problem areas and develop solutions for children with hyperactivity, anger issues, depression, defiance, and other obstacles to a student's success. Parents and local school districts may decide during the Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting that a student may perform better in a new environment designed for his or her specific needs. A student may benefit from a smaller campus of around 100 students, in a classroom with only 12 students and 3 adult staff, where people get to know each other. Leeway provides a nurturing atmosphere where the staff really cares about the students, while at the same time setting and maintaining limits. Each student is helped and guided in the development of internal self-control and taking personal responsibility for behavior. The Leeway School for Educational Therapy program stresses the development of internal controls and personal responsibility for ones behavior. Normalcy is expected; competency is stressed. Teachers strive to become trusted people whose guidance, limit setting and criticism are eventually seen as nurturing, helpful and supportive. They work to build the self-esteem and improve the self-image of students. Teachers provide direction, orchestrating activities and discussions which encourage exploration and experimentation. Leeway School services approximately 100 students primarily living in the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley regions. Each classroom has approximately 1012 students. A credentialed head teacher and two full-time teacher assistants are assigned to each ...Read More