Our Sensory Farm

S E C E P Public School Consortium is a premier educational institution dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for students with diverse needs. The core mission of SECEP is to partner with students, families, and communities to meet individual educational requirements and achieve meaningful outcomes. This institution serves a wide range of students, including those with special educational needs and alternative learning requirements. SECEP offers a variety of specialized programs and services designed to support the unique learning styles of its students. Key offerings include: - Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) tailored to each student's needs - Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for behavior management and skill development - Orton-Gillingham approach for students with language-based learning disabilities - Speech and language therapy to enhance communication skills - Occupational therapy to improve daily living skills and sensory integration - Social skills groups to foster peer interactions and relationship building What sets SECEP apart is its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The school maintains low student-teacher ratios, ensuring personalized attention and effective instruction. Additionally, SECEP integrates specialized technology to enhance learning experiences and offers vocational training programs that prepare students for future employment opportunities. The campus environment is designed to promote both academic and social growth, making it an ideal choice for families seeking comprehensive educational support for their children.

Plan Bee Academy in Chesapeake serves preschool, elementary, middle, high school and post-high-school students with autism and related disabilities. We teach students who need intensive instruction across their school day, as well as students preparing to move to a less restrictive educational setting. Our program is coeducational, and we work with students, families and placing agencies. Each student's IEP team determines the course of study. Students follow Virginia's Standards of Learning or the alternate assessment curriculum, depending on their educational plan. The Standards of Learning cover English, mathematics, science, history and other subjects. For eligible students with significant cognitive disabilities, the Virginia Alternate Assessment Program assesses reading, mathematics and science using standards with reduced depth, breadth and complexity. Our admissions criteria include autism, intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, developmental delay, emotional disability, speech and language impairments, and other health impairments. We primarily use 2:1 staffing, with additional one-to-one adult assistance for some students. Placement considers the level of instruction and support a student needs. Parents, public school staff and local planning teams can initiate an admission request. The evaluation includes a current IEP specifying private day placement, eligibility records, school transcripts where applicable, an updated physical and immunization records. An observation before placement is not required; meeting the student and having the family visit is preferred.