Nature and Purpose
The Boston College Campus School serves students ages 3-21 with multiple disabilities including complex health care needs. The program provides student centered, educational, and therapeutic services in a school based setting, as well as, consultation and training to local school systems and families. Using a transdisciplinary approach, student growth is achieved through the development of a stimulating environment and challenging instruction tailored to the needs of the individual. 

Tasks
     Placement in this setting offers an opportunity to learn and carry out programs along side classroom staff.  These include innovative techniques in educational, theraputic, and health care delivery.  PULSE students feel they learn a great deal from the models provided by classroom teachers while developing their own potential for understanding and caring about individuals with disabilities. 

Campus School Classrooms
     PULSE students work as classroom aides, assisting teachers, therapists and teaching assistants to implement students’ individualized programs and group lessons, as well as, participate in community outings.

Eagle Eyes
     Eagle Eyes, a state-of-the-art communication program, has been developed for students who are physically challenged and lack functional speech to use a computer utilizing eye gaze.

Supported Employment Program
     The Supported Employment Program, whose clients work in Boston College Dining Halls, offer some Campus School PULSE students an opportunity to work with adults with disabilities.

Time Requirement
This year ten PULSE students will be accepted into the program. These students should expect to make a 10 hour weekly time commitment.

Supervisor
Virginia Skinder

Address
Boston College 
Campus School 
Campion Hall
Room 197 
Tel.: (617) 552-3460
www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/soe/campsch/

Council Member:   Emily Ball