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A360 Lower School “Morning Announcements” delivers smiles, builds skills

In a tiny green screen alcove tucked away in the Academy360 Lower School building, a student stands at a lectern waiting for the director to call “Action” and begin filming their part of “Morning Announcements,” the daily video shown in all classrooms that kicks off the day with facts and familiar smiling faces.

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A360 Lower School “Hires” New Peer Tutors

School staff joined together to create a complete job hunting experience - from job applications to interviews - for students seeking to become PE assistants. Read on to learn how they did.

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Teaching Life Skills From a Distance Takes Teamwork

Among the many challenges brought by COVID-19, virtually providing students with all-important Life Skills lessons requires a great deal of ingenuity and teamwork. At Spectrum360, our educators, students and their families have truly risen to the occasion.

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Paper Mill Playhouse Brings the Fun and the Joy to A360 Students

“I love, love, love, love, LOVE this work,” says Leslie Fanelli, Master Teaching Artist at the Paper Mill Playhouse, midway through a lively discussion of the theater organization’s involvement with...

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Teaching Safety Skills to Children on the Spectrum

One of my great joys is how much time I’m able to spend with my nephew, a former Academy360 Lower School student who is now 15 and has moved on...

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Be Prepared! Verona First Responders Visit A360

September was National Preparedness Month and the Middle School students at Academy360 Lower School celebrated the theme of Citizenship with classroom lessons, Community Based Instruction trips to the Post Office...

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A360’s Occupational Therapists Help Students Lead Successful Lives

Many students with autism spectrum disorder experience difficulty with coordination, visual and hand motor skills, and sensory processing. Occupational therapy is offered for our Academy360 students who require this service as...

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Our Students Speak for Themselves: 2018 Graduates’ Speeches

Our student speakers at graduation are always moving, and this year was no exception. Here are the scripts from this year’s speakers, Jamie and Theo. We are so proud of...

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Paper Mill Playhouse “Theater For Everyone” After School Program a Hit with A360 Students

Paper Mill Playhouse is one of Spectrum360’s most valued community partners. This Tony Award-winning theater collaborates with Academy360 Upper School in an innovative after-school program called Theater for Everyone. The...

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A360 Lower School “Morning Announcements” delivers smiles, builds skills

A360 Lower School “Hires” New Peer Tutors

Teaching Life Skills From a Distance Takes Teamwork

Paper Mill Playhouse Brings the Fun and the Joy to A360 Students

Teaching Safety Skills to Children on the Spectrum

Be Prepared! Verona First Responders Visit A360

A360’s Occupational Therapists Help Students Lead Successful Lives

Our Students Speak for Themselves: 2018 Graduates’ Speeches

Paper Mill Playhouse “Theater For Everyone” After School Program a Hit with A360 Students