Welcome to Mighty Steps!
Mighty Steps is designed for children ages 4–8 who are ready to build the skills needed for success in a general education or special education classroom. This program supports the transition from early intervention to more structured learning, focusing on academic readiness, peer interaction, emotional development, and daily routines.
Through a blend of structured teaching and naturalistic instruction, we help children grow more independent, flexible, and confident as they prepare for school environments.
Program Schedule:
Mighty Steps offers a flexible schedule to meet your family’s needs:
• Full Day: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Morning Session: 8:00 am – 11:30 pm
• Afternoon Session: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
What Your Child Will Learn
Mighty Steps uses a combination of VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, and the Socially Savvy Curriculum to guide individualized programs that support both academic and social-emotional development.
Communication & Learning
Language development across verbal behavior operants (mand, tact, intraverbal, listener responding)
Following multistep instructions
Building question-and-answer exchanges
Expanding vocabulary and conversational skills
Classroom Readiness
Group instruction participation (circle time, routines, cooperative learning)
Following classroom expectations and transitions
Building attention span and task persistence
Learning to raise hands, line up, and take turns
Social Development
Turn-taking, initiating play, and group games
Problem-solving during peer interactions
Understanding personal space and body awareness
Identifying and responding to emotions in self and others
Emotional Regulation
Coping with changes in routine
Managing frustration and waiting
Developing flexibility and appropriate responses to challenges
Daily Living Skills
Independent toileting, dressing, and hygiene
Taking care of materials and personal items
Developing independence during snack, lunch, and breaks
Benefits of Mighty Steps
Programming built on validated assessments (VB-MAPP & ABLLS-R)
Social and emotional learning based on the Socially Savvy Curriculum
Instruction across both 1:1 and small group settings
Teaching methods include Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Natural Environment Teaching (NET)
Goals are individualized, progress is data-driven
Focus on long-term independence and generalization across settings