Programs @TBS

  • About – Past, Present and Future Perspectives
  • Education – Supporting students’ participation in age-appropriate curricular activities
  • Transition – Supporting families and students who graduate from TBS in their subsequent placements
  • Outreach – Sharing our experience and knowledge-base nationally and around the world

The Bridge School Model

Programs, Strategies and Perspectives – Setting the standard

  • Self-Determination Program – Developing critical self-advocacy and independence skills
  • CVI – From assessment to intervention – Developing functional use of vision
  • Curriculum – Planning and implementing modifications and accommodations for access to education
  • Communication – Skill areas and strategies for developing proficiency in use of AAC

Employment Opportunity @ BTLS
Speech-Language Pathologist

Communication @The Bridge School

  • Communication @TBS
    • What is Communicative Competence?
    • Assessment
    • Planning for Success
    • Intervention

The Bridge School Model

Programs, Strategies and Perspectives – Setting the standard

  • Self-Determination Program – Developing critical self-advocacy and independence skills
  • CVI – From assessment to intervention – Developing functional use of vision
  • Curriculum – Planning and implementing modifications and accommodations for access to education
  • Communication – Skill areas and strategies for developing proficiency in use of AAC

CVI Webinar 9: Effective Interaction Strategies for Children with CVI and CCN

CVI@The Bridge School

The Bridge School Model

Programs, Strategies and Perspectives – Setting the standard

  • Self-Determination Program – Developing critical self-advocacy and independence skills
  • CVI – From assessment to intervention – Developing functional use of vision
  • Curriculum – Planning and implementing modifications and accommodations for access to education
  • Communication – Skill areas and strategies for developing proficiency in use of AAC

CVI Webinar 9: Effective Interaction Strategies for Children with CVI and CCN

Support The Bridge School

  • The Bridge School is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals who need support in developing a voice of their own. Your charitable donation makes a significant difference in the level of support we are able to provide to children and their families locally, nationally and globally. Donate today!

Announcing The Bridge School’s Memorabilia Shop!

Bridge to Life Services @The Bridge School

The ultimate goals of Bridge to Life include:

  • serving individuals with physical and/or communication impairments from birth through adulthood, locally, nationally and globally 
  • providing professional development opportunities in our areas of expertise 
  • contracting with families, agencies and school districts to offer direct services to students with severe physical impairments and complex communication needs

Employment Opportunity @ BTLS
Speech-Language Pathologist

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Creating a Path for Systematic Investigation of Children With Cortical Visual Impairment Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication

There are significant challenges to face when serving children with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)  who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). One of the challenges is to find evidence-based research and intervention to guide practice. Boster, et. al., conducted a review designed to explore the available evidence on the topic and found that out of over 500 articles, … Continue reading

In Memoriam: Jonathan Barkocy

The Bridge School is saddened to announce the loss of Jonathan Barkocy, one of the creative talents associated with the @bridgeconcert and with many of our publications. Jonathan was a friend who always responded “YES” to any request for help and he will be sorely missed. It was a blessing to have him as a … Continue reading

COVID-19 Updates and Information

We are working closely with the Hillsborough City School District and San Mateo County Health Department and the County Office of Education in terms of monitoring the COVID-19 situation. We are keeping abreast with the situation and as new information is received, will be posted here. Hillsborough City School District – https://www.hcsdk8.org/ San Mateo County Office of … Continue reading

Distance Learning at The Bridge School

As Distance Learning continues, The Bridge School is dedicated to meeting the changes and challenges as they occur. The Bridge School will continue supporting educators, service providers, students and their families toward a goal of creating a place and means for educating students in their homes with their families, outside of a regular school environment, … Continue reading

CVI Archived Webinar

Our May 6th webinar with Dr. Christine Roman-Lantzy was a success! If you missed the live webinar, don’t worry! We have a recorded archived version available online. You can watch at any time and it is still free to view. You must register on our site to access archived webinars. CVI webinar schedule:  https://cvi.bridgeschool.org/webinars/ Questions: questions@bridgeschool.org.

CVI Webinar Series

Mark your calendars!  Save the date! May 6, 2020 10:00 AM Pacific Time1:00 PM Eastern Time The Bridge School is excited to invite you to join our first webinar on CVI and its impact on children with severe physical impairments who rely on augmentative and alternative communication.  This webinar will feature Dr. Christine Roman-Lantzy, an … Continue reading

In Memoriam: Pegi Young

The Bridge School family is saddened by the loss of our friend and co-founder, Pegi Young. Her vision has changed the lives of children worldwide and we will do our best to continue her mission. Please keep us and her family in your thoughts and prayers as we keep the dream alive.

Meet our Teacher in Residence for 2018-2019

We are pleased to announce, Patricia Gutiérrez from Buenos Aires, Argentina as our 2018-2019 Teacher in Residence. We are very excited for her to start soon!! Take a look at her bio and find out more about our Teacher in Residence program. Teachers in Residence