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Alternative Paths Training School Manassas

8509 Barrett Dr
Manassas, VA 20109

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Alternative Paths Training School (APTS) is a dedicated year-round special education day school that serves students with a range of disabilities, including Autism and other developmental challenges, as well as emotional and learning disabilities. The school's core mission is to provide a highly structured classroom environment tailored to the unique needs of each student, particularly those who exhibit self-injurious or aggressive behaviors. APTS employs an intensive delivery of services designed to foster personal growth and academic success, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic methodologies that focus on individual strengths and needs. What sets APTS apart is its commitment to maintaining a low student-teacher ratio, ensuring personalized attention and support for every child. Additionally, the school fosters strong family partnerships, recognizing the importance of collaboration in achieving educational goals. The recently introduced sensory space at the Stafford Campus exemplifies APTS's dedication to creating specialized facilities that cater to the diverse sensory needs of its students. Overall, Alternative Paths Training School stands out as a compassionate and effective educational environment where students can thrive academically and socially.

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autismdevelopmental/emotional disabilitieslearning disabilitiesPrivatetherapeutic day schoolevidence-based therapeutic methodologieslow student-teacher ratiofamily partnershipssensory spaceIEPsevidence-based interventionscommunity-based/life skillstransitionscrisis supports

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  • autism
  • developmental/emotional disabilities
  • learning disabilities

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  • community-based/life skills

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  • low student-teacher ratio

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  • School
  • family partnerships

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