Burger Development Center
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Burger Development Center is an Autism school in Garden City, Michigan. The school was founded by Melvin N. Burger. This school is also known as, "Burger School for Students with Autism." This school is one of the schools in the Garden City School District.
[edit] Early Years
Burger School started off as, "Dillion School," in 1941. By that time, Melvin N. Burger founded the school. The classrooms there are really that old. The school is 67 years old. In 1950, the other half of the school was founded. Before then, there was no 2nd half of the school.
[edit] More About Burger
The program commenced in 1973, prior to the federally mandated special education requirements. The program was initially named the Developmental Learning Program (DLP). In 1980, the DLP moved to its present location in Burger School, and since that time the program took on the name of its new location is now referred to as Burger School for Students with Autism. burger School is a center program operated by Garden City Public Schools, a leader in programs addressing special needs individuals, for Wayne County Regional Educational Agency. burger is located in Wayne County, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. Students attending burger School come from 34 school districts throughout Wayne County, and the home districts provide transportation. In order to qualify for special education services, each student must be thoroughly evaluated to the meet the qualification criteria of the law. This evaluation will determine a student's ability and their achievement levels. If there exists a severe discrepancy between ability and achievement, the student will receive an Individualized Education Program (I.E.P.) to address their needs. The specialized services at burger School are designed to implement the IEP with the intent of enabling the student to live and work in their community. Burger School for Students with Autism is committed to maximizing the potential of each student to gain independence and self-fulfillment. Through a collaborative effort they will work in partnership with students, each other, parents, community, and local school districts to assure that each student has the opportunity to become a happy, healthy, productive, and contributing member of society.
[edit] Information
Placement in Burger can only be completed through the student's district of residence.
Approximately 280 students are enrolled at burger School.
The students range from 3 years old to 26 years old.
The typical classroom is composed of five students, a teaching assistant, and a teacher.
Each student receives an individualized program based on the goals and objectives that are established by a team at the student's annual Individual Educational Planning Meeting.
Children in the pre-school program attend school half days. School hours are 8:05 A.M. to 3:05 P.M., Monday through Friday.
Student progress is reported quarterly.
An indicator of teaching effectiveness is that 76% of past graduates are in work related placements. For the 1998 - 1999 school year, burger achieved a 97% compliance level with federal and state regulations.
