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Welcome to the Canfield Avenue School

The Mission Statement "Within a small and diverse community, the Mine Hill School District is dedicated to motivating all students to achieve to the highest academic standards and to become
life-long learners by providing exemplary eductional experiences through the creative use of resources and innovative ideas.
The inclusive spirit of our students, families and community, as well as our personalized
challenging programs, prepares our students to become contributing members of a complex
and changing society.

The Canfield Avenue School utilizes assistive technology to assist in maximizing student learning.
The program is coordinated by Mr. Lansing Holman and is funded by the Mine Hill Board of Education. Mr. Holman has designed a vast range of assistive technology resources that addresses virtually all learning differences. CAS is equipped with a myriad of specialized programs,
designed to assist students in reading, writing, mathematics, social studies and science the goal is
to improve student learning by precisely identifying their learning needs and prescribing assistive
technology to meet the need of the student. As a result, students will be better prepared for their transition to the next level.

The program utilizes the top product lines of the assistive technology industry such as
Kurzweil,
Kidspiration, Inspiration
and Start-To-Finish reading books.We have also added this year "The Smartpen" and the "Reading Pen". There are few if any elementary schools in this state that have such wide array of program instruction as the Canfield Avenue School.
The program conforms to individual IEP requirements, state curriculum standards, learning styles and perferences.

When ever the opportunity permits make an appointment to visit us. We are
confident you will be impressed.