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Contact Information
Bi-County CollaborativeContact: Julie O'Connor, Director of Student Services
Email Address: pludwig@bicounty.org
Phone: 508-520-1998
Alternate Phone: 508-918-2195
Fax: 508-520-1445
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397 East Central Street Franklin, MA 02038
Area Served: Central
Map Location Learning Center
Narrative
The Learning Center is a therapeutic educational program located in a public school setting. Students may have emotional impairments and/ or specific learning disabilities.
The Learning Center emphasizes a multi-disciplinary approach. We provide clinical consultation, ongoing counseling, behavioral programming, and instruction in social settings. We focus on academic achievement. The program curriculum is aligned with the Massachusetts Common Core Standards. Accommodations tailored on an individual basis to assist each student in accessing the curriculum.
The goals of the program include:
- reintegration into the mainstream
- a return to a community high school
- diploma acquisition
- transition planning for entry into college or a post-secondary training program
Transitional planning and programming are individualized for each student. We help them in achieving their goals. This may include:
- prep for college based testing
- work-based learning experiences
- job exploration
- soft skill job development
- preparation for learner's permit testing
- life planning skills such as budgeting
Service Types
- Schools - Day
- Skills Training
Program Type
- Education
Populations Served
- Anxiety
- Behavior Disorder
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Panic Disorder
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Sensory Processing Disorder
Ages Served
- 14 - 18
- 19 - 22
Accessibility Features
- Services at School
- Wheelchair Ramps
Additional Information
- Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds
- Licensed By: Dept of Education