| Mission Statement
The mission of the Namaqua Center School is to provide a positive, safe learning atmosphere for our students. This is accomplished through a structured school setting and a therapeutic milieu. We are committed to teaching the skills needed to be lifelong learners. We are committed to encouraging 100% participation of our students during the school day. This is achieved through positive reinforcement and the teaching of replacement behaviors. Staff Members Namaqua Center teachers hold Masters' Degrees in Special Education or are working towards the required degree. An on-site Education Director oversees the programming of the school. In addition we have trained counselors who assist during the school day. They provide the best academic and behavior support for the students in the classroom. We take pride in being able to provide a low student to adult ratio in our program. This gives us the opportunity to provide one-on-one instruction time when needed. A Typical School Day Pre-K through Kindergarten
First through sixth grade
Middle School
Affective Education Affective Education is designed to provide each student with an instructional approach to positive mental health. It is defined as "systematic instruction, the primary purpose of which is to help student acquire information, attitudes, and skills which will encourage appropriate behavior and mental health" (Cessna et al. 1992). The critical elements of effective affective education are:
Instructional content in affective education programs typically includes:
Community Learning School personnel take the opportunity to teach students about their community and what it has to offer. These outings also give students the chance to practice the skills they learn during Affective Education. Examples of Community Learning include:
Students also participate in our CHILDREN CARING THROUGH CRAFTS project. Each year around the winter Holidays, the students take the time to hand make craft items and sell them to agency affiliates. The money the children raise (close to $400 each year) is given to a worthy charity in the area. Past recipients have been Hearts and Horses and Larimer County Humane Society. Academic Performance Academic performance is measured on an individual basis. Students are expected to learn according to the Colorado State Content Standards. Each year, students are administered the appropriate Colorado Student Achievement Program (or CSAP Tests), just like children enrolled in Public Schools. Report Cards are sent home quarterly as well as detailed reports on academic and social progress in the classroom. Parent Teacher conferences can be arranged as needed. Homework is assigned throughout the week for appropriate grade levels. These assignments help reinforce what is being taught throughout the school day. Special Education Services Namaqua Center's on-grounds school program and top-notch staff are able to meet the wide variety of educational needs students can present, including the needs of children with Individual Education Plans (or IEPs). Our area of expertise is for those students with Significant Identifiable Emotional Disabilities. We are also able to meet the needs of children with Learning Disabilities, Speech and Occupational Therapy needs. If a school disability is suspected, but not yet identified through an IEP, our staff members will complete all necessary testing and conduct a meeting with parents to determine Special Education needs. Students who come to our program already having an IEP will be monitored for any changes and progress. These IEP's will be updated at least yearly, just as they would in the public school system. |
Namaqua Center
404 East 7th Street
Loveland, Colorado 80537
phone: (970) 669-7550
fax: (970) 663-2907
