Primary Intervention Program

Do you get calls from school or preschool because your child has frequent or intense tantrums? Is your child being excluded or isolated because he or she is "disruptive" or is "hands-on" with other children? Do you hear from the teachers that your child just won't focus or follow directions?

Mardan offers a primary intervention program designed for high-risk young children who are struggling with social development or impulsive behavior. They may be showing signs of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders, or may be falling behind in developing appropriate pre-academic and social skills.

The Primary Intervention classes serve children from ages 4 through 8, grades Pre-K through 2nd grade:

  • Classes limited to a maximum of 10 children, with two teachers - an experienced, credentialed master teacher and a full-time assistant teacher
  • Designed as a highly structured, safe, and nurturing environment with clear expectations and firm limits
  • Emphasis upon helping students learn to regulate behaviors, develop appropriate language skills, and experience success in their day-to-day interactions
  • Strong emphasis on pre-academic and academic learning including language arts development, math skills, science, and social studies, using multi-sensory instructional strategies
  • Targeted social skills development in the classroom, with additional small group support with clinical staff (Speech/Language Pathologist and/or Psychologist)
  • All school resources accessed, including school library, art program, P.E. classes in the gym, and cooking activities in the kitchen
  • Teachers maintain daily communication with parents to ensure learned skills are being generalized to home and community settings

Primary After School Care Program

Mardan offers a before- and after-school program for Mardan-enrolled primary grade children of working parents, so families can feel secure that there is continuity in the care of their children. For the 2011-12 School Year, this program is open to children through 3rd grade. (Please see Tuition for fee information).The extended day program is supported by Mardan staff who know the children and maintain the structure and approach of the classroom, while providing guided play and arts/crafts activities that further enrich their day.

Extended day program hours:

  • 7:30 a.m. to start of school at 8:15
  • 2:45 p.m. up until 6:00 p.m.

The extended day program is closed on all school holidays and breaks, with the exception of three weeks during the August break.