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Posted: Oct 25, 2010, 07:28
CLOISTER CREEK
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Atlanta, Georgia
Susan Wiley
Director
770-483-0748
clcreek@bellsouth.com
www.cloistercreek.org
Cloister Creek is a residential program for individuals aged 15 to 30 who have learning difficulties, language disorders, A.D.D., and A.D.H.D. A psychological and physical evaluation is required for admission.
Cloister Creek Chairman and co-founder, M. Miller Gorrie is also the President and CEO of Brasfield & Gorrie in Birmingham, Alabama. Director, Susan Wiley holds a master's degree in Education. Cloister Creek is a member of The Learning Disabilities Association of America, National Center for Learning Disabilities, The National Association of Private Schools for Exceptional Children, and the National Association for Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders.
Students at Cloister Creek receive assistance in the following areas: social skills, basic computer skills, applied academics, life skills, and employment assessments and assistance. Students live in two houses on the campus where they participate in daily chores such as cooking and cleaning as well as academic pursuits. Staff lives on-site and provide 24 hour a day supervision. Students also participate in community activities such as Boy Scouts to help enhance social skills and community involvement. Through individualized instruction and attention, students are better equipped to meet their goals and achieve their full potential.
The school is located on 20 acres in the Georgia country. The landscape allows for outdoor activities such as gardening, swimming, hiking, and biking.
[This information came from the Cloister Creek website.]
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