The Skills Module System

Kentwood’s Specialized Skills Module System addresses learning challenges that impact both academic and personal development. These modules are designed to help students build essential foundation skills for success in life, school, and relationships.

Learning Skills Module

Teaches task analysis, organization, and focus. Students learn to:

Break tasks into steps
Stay on task and manage time
Take notes and study effectively
Follow directions and reduce impulsivity

Cognitive Skills Module

Focuses on behavior, attention, and independent functioning:

Builds memory, logic, and reasoning
Strengthens attention (sustained, divided, selected)
Teaches task planning and conflict resolution
Uses individualized tracking to monitor growth

Social Skills Module

Develops key interpersonal and emotional skills:

Making and keeping friends
Choosing healthy peer relationships
Communication and emotional regulation
Building self-awareness and positive behavior

Life Skills Module

Promotes independence and real-world responsibility:

Establishes home and school routines
Teaches appropriate behavior in social settings
Includes practical life tasks (homework, chores, public behavior)

Self Esteem Building Module

Encourages confidence and emotional health:

Teaches students to believe in themselves
Builds responsibility, motivation, and decision-making
Reinforces positive choices and resilience
Promotes adjustment to school and home life

Cognitive Skills Integration

At Kentwood, we build the skills that help students succeed in school and in life.

Thinking Speed: Helping students process information more quickly and easily.
Listening Skills: Strengthening reading and spelling by improving how they hear and understand sounds.
Visual Skills: Using pictures in the mind to improve reading, memory, and comprehension.
Memory: Building both short-term and long-term recall.
Problem Solving: Learning how to understand ideas and solve challenges.
Step-by-Step Skills: Teaching students to break big tasks into smaller, easier steps.
Handling Challenges: Learning positive ways to deal with conflict and make smart choices.
Attention Skills:
- Staying Focused on one thing at a time.
- Managing More Than One Thing when needed.
- Tuning Out Distractions to stay on track.

These core skills give students the tools they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.