Academics
Curriculum & Instruction
Cooke School aligns instruction with the Common Core State Standards through Essential Elements, ensuring students with significant cognitive disabilities receive research-based, functional, and individualized learning opportunities. Their program integrates academics with community-based instruction and vocational training, preparing students for independence, employment, and lifelong growth.
Satellite Programs
The NHS and Hillside Satellite Classrooms provide Cooke School students with opportunities to learn in inclusive high school and middle school environments while receiving specialized instruction and therapies aligned with their IEPs. These programs emphasize peer interaction, reverse inclusion, and vocational experiences, fostering both academic growth and social development.