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Alfred L. Blake School recognized as a NASET School of Excellence!

In July 2008, the Alfred L. Blake School at Elk Hill Farm received recognition as a National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) School of Excellence. 

For 2008-2009 there were only 41 schools nationwide that achieved this distinction. 

"The recognition as a NASET School of Excellence is bestowed on private special education schools that have met rigorous professional criteria and have demonstrated truly exceptional dedication, commitment and achievement in the field of special education." 

Criteria for selection include professionally licensed teachers, school accreditation, effective student:teacher ratios, and maintaining a long history (greater that 10 years) of service to students with special needs. Elk Hill's history of providing services to the youth of Virginia led NASET to contact us for nomination. 

Congratulations to all staff, past and present, who have contributed to the

Alfred L. Blake School in receiving this award!

Reading at Elk Hill

Elk Hill has hit the charts with our reading levels!  Our reading specialist has definitely turned some pages.  The average reading level (comprehension and fluency) increase for all three schools was 2.8 grade levels for the 2007-2008 school year.  Our goal in was 1.5 grade levels.  We almost doubled our goal!  Please review our outstanding results from Harambee Day School, Varina Day School, and the Alfred L. Blake School. 

Harambee Day School Post Reading Results

Varina Day School Post Reading Results

Alfred L. Blake School Post Reading Results

Combined Post Reading Results