School 29 Gem Program

GEM stands for: “Growth and Education for Students with Multiple Disabilities”

There are three educational levels for grades K to 8th.

· The Exploratory Level focuses on sensory based instruction to enrich the quality of life for our students, exploring the ability to communicate with intent, and establishing the communication system that works for the child and family.

· The Emergent Level focuses on supporting and refining communication systems as well as work on pre-academic skills necessary for advancement.

· The Readiness Level focuses on developing early academic skills with regular exposure to age appropriate content.

Inclusion Day At School 29

Students in this program receive intensive Occupational Therapy, Physical therapy, Speech Therapy and the benefit of a full time Social Work Service to provide support to student and families.

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations.

School 29 Gem Program

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