MOVE International
Model Sites
What is a MOVE Model Site?
A MOVE Model Site is simply an example of the MOVE Program in operation. Parents, teachers, therapists, administrators or anyone else can visit a MOVE Model Site and observe the students/clients in the MOVE program, talk to staff and ask questions, and learn how to introduce the MOVE program in their own area. (Of course, the MOVE Program is in operation at many more schools and other sites throughout the United States and world.) The below list is comprised mainly of MOVE programs operating in school settings with school-aged children. However, the MOVE program is expanding into the adult population and Chesapeake Care Resources (listed below) in North East, Maryland is operating a MOVE for Adults program as well as the BARC organization (also listed below) in Bakersfield, California.Where can I Visit a MOVE Model Site?
MOVE Model Sites are located in the following states and in New Zealand. (For MOVE Model Sites in Europe, contact move@disabilitypartnership.co.uk.) These sites are eager to host visitors. However, appointments for a visit must be made in advance with the contact person for the site. For directions and additional information about the site, please “click on” to the specific model site.ALABAMA
Decatur City Schools
1011-A Prospect Drive SE
Decatur, AL 35601
Contact—Bobbi Burmester, Coordinator
(256) 552-3008
Email: bobbi.burmester@dcs.eduCALIFORNIA
Bakersfield Association for Retarded Citizens-BARC (A MOVE for Adults Program)
2240 South Union Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Contact-Melinda Harrison, Program Inclusion Specialist
(661) 834-2272
Email: mharrison@barc-inc.orgBlair at Sequoia
900 Belle Terrace
Bakersfield, CA 93304
Contact—Ann Caragher, Principal
(661) 636-4795
Email: ancaragher@kern.orgSven Lokrantz School
19451 Wyandotte Street
Reseda, CA 91335
Contact-Sherri Bloom, Principal
(818) 886-8980
Email: sbloom@lausd.k12.ca.usJames J. McBride Special Education Center
3960 Centinela Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Contact—Tim Bays
(310) 391-0568
Email: TWB4180@lausd.k12.ca.usSacramento County Office of Education
10474 Mather Boulevard, PO Box 269003
Sacramento, CA 95826-9003
Contact-Sharon Holstege
(916) 566-2052
Email: sholstege@scoe.netDELAWARE
C.E.R.T.S., Inc. (A MOVE for Adults Program)
(Collaborative Effort to Reinforce Transition Success, Inc.)
13 Indpendence Way
Newark, DE 19713
Vivian T. Davis, Executive Director
(302) 731-0301
Exec_Director@certsinc.org
Cynthia (Cindi) Spink, Nurse/Director: Day Habilitation Program
(302) 731-0301, Ext. 2
cindicerts@yahoo.com
C.E.R.T.S., Inc. will be dedicated as a MOVE Model Site on Friday, October 23, 2009. Linda Bidabe, founder and author of the MOVE Program and Curriculum, will be a featured speaker. Contact Vivian Davis or Cyndi Spink for the specific time or for other details about the dedication on October 23.
John G. Leach School
10 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
Jack Jadach, Principal
(302) 429-4055
Email: jjadach@colonial.k12.de.us
Contacts-Kristine Capone or Deborah Kiser
(302) 429-4061
Emails: kcapone@colonial.k12.de.us
dkiser@colonial.k12.de.usFLORIDA
Neptune Beach Elementary School (Jacksonville area)
1515 Florida Boulevard
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
Contact-Stephanie Manabat, Principal
(904) 247-5954
Email: manabats@duvalschools.orgGEORGIA
The Joseph Sams School, Inc. (Atlanta area)
280 Brandywine Boulevard
Fayetteville, GA 30214
Contact-Marie Sams, Administive Director, or Karen Springer, Educational Director
(770) 461-5894
Emails: marie@josephsamsschool.org or kk@josephsamsschool.orgILLINOIS
SPEED Program for Adaptive Learning
1125 Division Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Contact-Melissa Jasieniecki, Principal
(708) 481-6100, Ext. 3303
Email: mjasieniecki@speed802.orgINDIANA
Hamilton-Boone-Madison Special Services
400 S. Guilford Road
Carmel, IN 46032
Contact-Debra Lorenz
(317) 571-4027
Email: Office relocation, still to be determined
RISE Learning Center
5391 S. Shelby Street
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Contact-Charlene Guthrie, Assistant Principal
(317) 789-1600
Email: cguthrie@msdpt.k12.in.us
MARYLAND
William S. Baer School
2001 Warwick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
Contact-Patrick Crouse, Principal
(410) 396-0833
Email: pcrous@bcps.k12.md.usChesapeake Care Resources (A MOVE for Adults Program)
80 Marysville Road
North East, Maryland 21901
Contact-Janet Kelly, CEO
(410) 287-5040
Email: jleek@chesapeake-care.orgMaiden Choice School
4901 Shelbourne Road
Baltimore, MD 21227
Contact-Nancy Briganti, Principal
(410) 887-1431
Email: nbriganti@bcps.orgMICHIGAN
Heartwood School
625 Hagadorn Road
Mason, MI 48854
Contact-Marcia O'Brien, Principal
(517) 244-1405
Email: mobrien@inghamisd.org
Lincoln Developmental Center
862 Crahen Avenue, NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49456
Contact-Lisa Merritt, Principal
(616) 819-2750
Email: merrittl@grps.k12.mi.usOttawa Area Center (Grand Rapids area)
10160 96th Avenue
Zeeland, MI 49464
Contact-Brian Pianosi, Director
(616)738-8960
Email: bpianosi@oaisd.orgWellerwood Early Childhood Center
800 Wellerwood Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49505-3246
Contact-Denise Ludwig, Principal
(616) 819-3683
Email: ludwigd@grps.k12.mi.usWoodland Developmental Center (Port Huron area)
499 Range Road, PO Box 1500
Marysville, MI 48040
Contact-Diana Maison, Principal
(810) 364-8990
Email: dmaison@sccresa.orgNEW JERSEY
The Jardine Academy
75 Rod Smith Place
Cranford, NJ 07016
Contact-Barry Bullis, Principal
(908) 603-1460, Ext. 1
Email: bbullis@thecplinc.orgNEW YORK
Center for Disability Services, Inc.
314 South Manning Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Contact-Janice Jackson, Assistant Director, Langan School
(518) 437-5698
Email: jjackson@cfdsny.org
UCP Of Greater Suffolk, Inc.
The Children's Center
9 Smith's Lane
Commack, NY 1175-2200
Contact-Beth Apostoli, Principal/Director of Educational Services
(631) 543-2080
Email: bapostoli@ucp-suffolk.orgPutnam/Northern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES)
Pines Bridge School
200 BOCES Drive
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598-4899
Contact-Judy Spaulding, Principal/Supervisor
(914) 248-2250
Email: jspaulding@pnwboces.orgOHIO
William Patrick Day Early Childhood Center
2124 Community College Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
Contacts-Celeste Bajorek, Early Childhood Manger or Jeanni Brezina, Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
(216) 736-2920
Emails: bajorek@ccbmrdd.org
brezina@ccbmrdd.orgNEW ZEALAND
Sir Keith Park School
33 Robertson Road
Mangere
Auckland, New Zealand
Contacts: Kathy Davidson, Principal
011-64-9-275-4455 (Call from USA)
09-275-4455 (Call from within New Zealand)
Email: skp@skp.school.nz"Blomfield Special School & Resource Centre"
PO Box 1139
31 Maunu Road
Whangarei
Northland, New Zealand
Contact: Sally Wilkinson, Acting Principal
011-64-9-438-2105 (Call from USA)
09-438-2105 (Call from within New Zealand)
Email: principal@blomfield.school.nzFuture MOVE Model Sites Future model sites will also include a variety of settings; i.e. rehabilitation centers, developmental centers, and adult centers. The above list is updated as new MOVE Model Sites are designated and certified by MOVE International.
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