KEC Oakleigh

KEC Oakleigh serves students K-8 who have significant emotional impairments and persistent behavioral concerns. The goal is to teach coping skills and strategies that will allow students to self-regulate their behaviors and transition back to their local school program. 

Our Mission

KEC Oakleigh provides specialized instruction and services to students in order to educate and develop social-emotional and behavioral skills necessary to increase inclusion within their neighborhood schools and in the community.

Core Skills

• Social/Emotional
  • Coping Skills
  • Self-Awareness
  • Self-Management
  • Social Awareness
  • Relationship Skills
  • Responsible Decision-Making
• Academic Competency

Mission Implementation

• We provide extensive positive behavioral intervention and social emotional learning.
• We are committed to students developing their skills to transition to the Least Restrictive Environment.
• We implement zones of regulation, trauma- informed and restorative justice practices.
• We provide curriculum aligned to the MDE Academic Standards and the Core Social Emotional Learning Competencies.
• We are committed to collaborations with family and community mental health professionals and supports.
• We are committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all students.
• We are committed to improving outcomes for all students through continuous improvement and implementing a system of supports.