Mission
The mission of The Bedford School is to maximize the potential of students with learning differences and develop foundations for success.
The Bedford School will provide the appropriate intervention necessary for each student. The Bedford School will provide remediation and instruction in academic, social, and physical skills, supporting the families as they reinforce and enhance this growth. The Bedford School will provide opportunities for growth in the areas of responsibility, self-discipline, and organization that will enable the student to become an independent learner and a contributing member of society.
• We believe that a safe environment, both physically and emotionally, is imperative.
• We believe that Judeo-Christian values help establish our moral guidelines; we welcome families of all faiths to the Bedford family.
• We believe that establishing a community of respect and support among students, staff, and parents is essential.
• We believe that hard work and self-discipline are crucial to building independence.
• We believe that a caring faculty who continually strives to grow in their craft is crucial for student success.
• We believe that students with learning differences should be challenged to reach their highest potential in academics, athletics, and the arts.
• We believe that students should accept responsibility and demonstrate accountability for their work and actions
Philosophy
We believe that students with learning disabilities can be diagnosed through proper testing. We believe that our role as educators is to provide a structured, positive environment that will foster emotional, physical and intellectual growth. We believe that our students can learn the fundamental skills necessary for coping successfully in our complex world.
One of our primary educational goals is to teach students to be organized in their approach to schoolwork. A consistent and structured environment encourages quality work from Bedford students. Once students are part of a structured environment, they are expected to fulfill responsibilities that gradually increase as self-concept, remediation, and age increases.
We feel that it is necessary to employ the following fundamental procedures:
-Maintain Attention
-Provide Structure
-Utilize Repetition
-Implement Multisensory Learning
The Bedford School maintains a non-discriminatory policy concerning admissions, employment, use of facilities, and financial aid on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, or national origin.