Contact Information
205 Skiff Street, Hamden, CT 06517
203-407-4500
Mark Dougherty, Principal: mdougherty@aces.org
An Academic and Vocational Program for the Seriously Emotionally Disturbed
Participating Districts
| Bridgeport | Hamden | New Haven | Waterbury |
| Bristol | Hartford | North Branford | West Haven |
| Cromwell | Meriden | North Haven | |
| Derby | Milford | Stratford | |
| East Haven | New Britain | Wallingford |
Student Enrollment: 90
ACES Whitney High School North provides a positive, individualized and multifaceted program for the Seriously Emotionally Disturbed high school population. Students participate in a full academic and vocational program which includes a motivational behavioral management system based on a token economy. The goal is to prepare students to participate in a democratic society; compete successfully in the job market; be informed decision makers; and become life-long learners. Course credits are equivalent and are easily transferable to students’ local high schools. The curriculum, both academic and vocational, will challenge students at levels appropriate to their needs and abilities. Whitney North’s instructional methods call for frequent assessment of student progress and the expanded opportunity for students to receive remediation. Whitney High School North employs a multidisciplinary team of professionals to facilitate each student’s educational programming. The case-management team typically consists of a teacher, a teacher-assistant, a social worker, a school nurse, a behavior technician, a vocational instructor, a physical education instructor, and an administrator. The teams routinely meet to evaluate student performance, identify needs, and develop specific, alternative academic, vocational and behavioral programming to meet those needs.
Program Goals:
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To enhance literacy skills
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To enhance social and communication skills
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To enhance vocational and employment skills
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To facilitate access to community resources
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To enhance student/family support systems
