The Marcus Learning Center 's mission : develop skills so kids can move into community . `` It might take months for them to get it , but when they finally do , it is really exciting . '' Students at Marcus Center are grouped not by age , but by level of function . Classes are small , with a special education teacher plus several assistants . Some children arrive with no ` ` readiness '' skills , like walking or putting on shoes .
The Marcus Learning Center 's mission : develop skills so kids can move into community . Students at Marcus Center are grouped not by age , but by level of function . Classes are small , with a special education teacher plus several assistants . Some children arrive with no ` ` readiness '' skills , like walking or putting on shoes .