Bird/Morgan School

Bird/Morgan School is a special educational program of Monroe One BOCES that is dedicated to providing students with the engaging instruction and emotional support they need in order to realize their potential as learners and members of the community. The school team collaborates daily to cultivate instructional and therapeutic approaches that best meet the needs of our diverse students. 

Bird/Morgan School will welcome and provide a learning environment for children who have unique educational needs.  We will create a culture where students and staff are actively working to be mindful, respectful, and contributing.  

We believe that

• When we are mindful in our approach, we nurture our own learning. 
• All people deserve respect. 
• We all have skills and abilities that can contribute to our community. 
• All staff are educators. 
• Students empowered with a strong sense of self-worth are able to take risks, meet challenges, act with confidence, and better advocate for themselves and others. 
• Collaboration will connect the student, family, outside providers, district, faculty, and staff into a team that is able to implement our vision.

• Small class size and a high staff-to-student ratio promote the success of our students.

• Related Services including, but not limited to, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Counseling, and Music Therapy are provided as indicated on students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

• Classrooms are also supported by Crisis Intervention staff, trained Life Space Intervention (LSI) staff, and Behavior Specialists.

• Instructional Specialists in each content area collaborate with classroom teachers to develop and implement instruction based on NYS Learning Standards.

• Students in grades K-5 utilize the SeeSaw Learning Management System on iPad devices.
• Students in grades 6-8 use Microsoft Teams on laptop devices.

• Students benefit from a range of special subjects classes including Art, Music, Physical Education, CTE, Spanish, and Library. 

• Students also have the opportunity to participate in school-wide events during a weekly activity period intended to strengthen and enhance the culture and climate of the school environment.

• Students can earn "points" throughout the day for demonstrating our school rules of being mindful, respectful, and contributing.

The Student Admissions Office processes referrals from school districts for school-age children (5 to 22 years of age). For more information, please visit the Student Admissions and Records Office webpage.