The Alternative Learning Program Primary School for Elementary Ages
The Alternative Learning Program (ALP) Primary School services students in grades K through 6. Located in Cranston, the ALP Primary School provides academic rigor along with individualized social/emotional supports within a highly structured educational and therapeutic setting.
All staff are trained in crisis intervention programming and brain-based therapeutic interventions to support the unique needs of our students.
How we meet emotional needs
Our K-6 Primary School works with students and families to meet each individual’s needs by:
- Providing safety, stability, and structure
- Teaching responsibility for actions
- Building self-esteem
- Providing individual and group social and emotional learning
How we promote school achievement
We take a team-based approach and provide:
- One-on-one and small group instruction
- Incentive strategies
- High interest learning activities
- Use of technology for motivation and learning
- Instruction based on individual learning styles
- Utilizing developmentally appropriate curriculum
How we help students and their behavior
Our therapeutic, brain-based approach to helping students is based on:
- Accountability for one’s behavior
- Positive praise and reinforcements
- Relationship building
- Practice functional and daily living skills
- Daily point sheets
- Daily goal setting
Primary School Contact Information
Andrea Picirillo
Program Administrator
apiccirillo@westbaycollaborative.org
Phone: (401) 270-8588
Cell: (401) 327-3236
April Seppala
Director of Special Education
aseppala@westbaycollaborative.org
Phone: (401) 270-8588
Cell: (401) 261-2340
School Calendar
Main Office
Transition & Vocational Services
Professional Development
144 Bignall Street
Warwick, RI 02888
Phone: (401) 941-8353
Fax: (401) 941-8535
Hours: Monday - Friday
9:00am - 4:30pm
Grades K-6
1196 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
Phone: (401) 270-8588
Fax: (401) 270-8429
Hours: Monday-Friday
9:00am - 3:00pm;
Wednesdays
9:00am - 12:45pm
Grades 6-12
51 Draper Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
Phone: (401) 734-3440
Fax: (401) 734-3443
Hours: Monday-Friday
8:00am - 2:00pm;
Wednesdays
8:00am - 12:00pm