Support built into the school day.
A reminder before transition. Help finding the first step. Coaching through a difficult moment.
At The Craig School, students practice the skills they need with support throughout the day. Academic learning, executive functioning, communication, and self-regulation are connected parts of their school experience.
A team that knows your child.
California credentialed teachers, Program Counselors, and the Student Support Team work together to support academic coaching, executive functioning support, and social-emotional guidance.
That collaboration helps staff understand what a student needs, respond to challenges, and recognize progress.
Support changes as students develop greater independence. Adults model strategies, guide practice, and give students more responsibility as they become ready.
Practice. Feedback. Another chance.
Our Student Growth and Reinforcement System gives students frequent, specific feedback in four skill areas.
Following Directions
Staying Engaged
Working Well with Others
Contributing Positivity
What daily feedback means.
Daily points determine access to end-of-day reinforcement activities, also called Cash Out.
Green
Access to the full range of daily reinforcement activities.
Orange
Access to many reinforcement activities, with some activities reserved for Green.
Purple
Quiet, reflective classroom activities with continued encouragement and support.
Every student continues receiving instruction, coaching, and support.
One day is part of a bigger picture.
The Daily Progress Report helps families recognize effort and notice patterns. Teachers and the Student Support Team use those patterns to guide conversations and next steps.
Progress over time.
Students work toward individualized weekly goals. Our six-level Growth Level System recognizes consistent skill use with increasing independence and privileges.
Fun Day Friday.
Students who meet the weekly goal participate in an earned activity shaped by student suggestions. Other students continue scheduled in-class activities and can still earn daily reinforcement.
Whole-school Friday enrichment is separated from earned Fun Day Friday.
Included in tuition
Classroom coaching, executive functioning support, daily Social Skills or Communications instruction, and collaboration with the Student Support Team.
Separately arranged services
Individually arranged clinical services are billed separately. Ask our team about the services, availability, and arrangements relevant to your child.
When a concern needs more attention
Families and staff work together to understand concerns and identify practical next steps. Support may include coaching, environmental adjustments, a support plan, or coordination with outside professionals when appropriate and authorized.
Speak up about safety.
Report bullying, harassment, or other safety concerns promptly to your child's teacher or school administration. Call the front office for an urgent concern during the school day.
(949) 812-6222
Questions families ask.
Is this individual therapy?
Classroom support and daily Social Skills or Communications instruction are part of the education program.
Individually arranged clinical services are separate. Ask our team about the services and arrangements relevant to your child.
Does my child have to earn support?
No. Instruction, coaching, and student support continue for every student.
Points affect access to reinforcement activities. Staff continue helping students practice skills and work through challenges.
Does TCS provide continuous one-to-one assistance?
TCS uses shared classroom support and does not provide continuous one-to-one assistance throughout the day.
If you child currently uses a full-time aide or needs continuous individual support, discuss those needs with Admissions so we can determine whether our setting is appropriate.
How will I hear about my child's progress?
Families receive a Daily Progress Report, teacher communication, academic reports, and formal parent-teacher conferences twice each school year.
Additional meetings may be arranged when families or staff identify a concern that needs more discussion.
What happens after a difficult day?
Each day provides another opportunity to practice skills and receive reinforcement.
When difficulties become a pattern, teachers, the Student Support Team, and families working together to understand what is happening and consider changes to support.
Tell us what support your child needs.
What has been difficult? What has helped? What do you hope will change?
We'll talk about your child's needs and whether TCS can provide the right learning environment.
