Oak Program
Oak Program
The Oak Program supports children who learn best through structure, hands on activities, and clear routines. Oak provides two tracks: a Vocational Track that focuses on independence and life skills, and an Academic Track that builds foundational learning with therapeutic support. Both tracks help children grow into confident, capable learners who feel safe, supported, and understood.
Why Families Choose the Oak Program
Parents turn to Oak when their child needs a calm, structured environment to rebuild skills and confidence. Families appreciate that Oak offers clarity, compassion, and consistent support during times when school feels overwhelming or progress feels stalled.
Medical providers trust Oak because it strengthens communication, adaptive skills, emotional stability, and readiness for community participation. Schools value Oak as an alternate setting where students can learn successfully until they are ready to transition back to a traditional classroom.
Program Overview
Oak focuses on adaptive life skills, communication, functional academics, emotional regulation, and social development through ABA and integrated therapies. It is designed for children who benefit from predictable routines, hands on learning, and individualized support.
Vocational Track
The Vocational Track helps children gain independence and everyday skills through practical, step by step learning.
Key elements include:
- Life skill development including hygiene, organization, and routines
- Vocational tasks such as sorting, assembly, cleaning, and office responsibilities
- Meaningful community exposure when appropriate
- Individualized goals created by BCBAs
- Structured peer and communication practice
Oak Vocational Track Schedule
- Arrival and morning routine
- Vocational and life skill goal work
- Break and social time
- IEP or skill acquisition
- Lunch and recess
- Vocational and life skill goal work
- IEP or skill acquisition
- Pack up and dismissal
Academic Track
The Academic Track supports children who need both emotional guidance and foundational academic instruction.
Key elements include:
- Instruction in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies
- Speech therapy and occupational therapy integration
- Emotional awareness and SEL woven throughout the day
- Skill acquisition based on BCBA targets
- Group learning supported by visual schedules and predictable routines
Oak Academic Track Schedule
- Arrival and morning routine
- Break and social time
- Brilliant Microschools academic block
- Lunch and recess
- IEP or skill acquisition
- Break and social time
- IEP or skill acquisition
- Pack up and dismissal
Why Families Choose Our SEL Day Programs
Families choose our SEL programs for their strong clinical foundation, predictable routines, and focus on helping children generalize emotional and social skills to real-life environments. These programs combine therapeutic expertise with structured, engaging group experiences.
- Small staff-to-student ratios
- Integration with ABA, Speech, and OT
- Consistent routines supporting emotional security
- Engaging, hands-on learning
- Emphasis on generalization beyond the therapy center
Getting Started With Oak
Our team will help you determine if Oak fits your child’s needs and goals. Whether your child needs a short period of support or a long term educational community, Evergreen can offer a path forward with care and understanding.
A Place Where Children Feel Seen, Safe, and Supported
Children flourish when they feel understood. At TWC, we look beyond behaviors to see the whole child — their strengths, fears, talents, interests, and potential. Families tell us that their child smiles more, participates more, and shows renewed confidence after joining our programs. We are honored to be a part of each child’s journey.