News and Events
OSU's Nisonger Center Provides Mentors for HLC Students
HLC's ASPIRE High School students recently starting working with mentors through Nisonger Center » Click here to read the full press release...
Next Movie Day: 3/3/12: The Lorax
Movie Days are special screenings of family movies for families with special needs members. Participants enjoy a slightly quieter movie with extra lighting in a special needs friendly environment. Tickets go on sale at Marcus Cinema, Crossroads, located at 200 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, beginning at 10AM on the morning of the event. Bring the whole family! Friends, too! Movie begins at 10:30AM. Cost is $6.50/person. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
HLC's Jason Ramage Invited to Meeting at the White House
Jason Ramage, HLC Vice President, has been invited to the White House on February 7th to take part in a White House Business Council meeting. Jason and several others were chosen to represent the city of Columbus in a discussion about jobs and the economy. The event is co-sponsored by Business Forward, a group whose mission is to bring business leaders into the policymaking process. This honor was due in large part to the outstanding growth of Haugland Learning Center and our positive impact on our community.
New Transition Services Available at HLC
HLC has partnered with Columbus State Community College (CSCC) and the Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation to provide transition services through CSCC's Orientation to Trade and Apprenticeship Program (OTAP).
The OTAP program runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays on the main campus of CSCC. Transportation is provided by HLC. Students receive instruction in all the skilled trades and learn many basic vocational skills that could allow them to work in the building industry. The program is financially sponsored by the Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation. They have generously committed to provide funding so parents would not have to pay the extra tuition for their student to participate.
Addtionally, ASPIRE High School students have the opportunity to attend CSCC through the Dual and Underage Student Enrollment program. They will attend the Dublin campus in a regular college class with all neuro-typical students, gaining both high school and college credit for courses in some cases. In order to enroll in this program, each student completes the COMPASS Test, which gauges the student's skills in Mathematics, Reading and Writing and recommends appropriate courses to take. Mr. Buck will continue to assist the students with their academic work when they are not at CSCC.
We anticipate extended collaboration with CSCC as Haugland Learning Center continues to provide exceptional education opportunities for our students.
HLC Bowling Team Recognized on ThisWeekSports.com
ThisWeekSports.com published an online article about high school bowlers with disabilities and included HLC's bowling team and
a quote from our coach, Gary Hardin.
» You can read the article here.
News and Events Archive
Next Parent Education Series Event: 2/21/12
The next installment in our Parent Education Series will focus on IEPs. Click here for the informational flyer.
December Issue of Viking Voice Newsletter Now Available
The December issue of the Viking Voice Newsletter is now available. It features stories about the new partnership between HLC and Columbus State Community College, the HLC bowling team, PAK, HLC's new music program, and more. » Click here to open the newsletter...
HLC Sandusky Student Profiled in Sandusky Register Newspaper
One of our students at the Sandusky Branch was recently profiled by a journalist for the Sandusky Register. » You can read the article here.
Andrew Kieta, Assistant Director, Interviewed on "Daytime Columbus"
Andrew Kieta, our Assistant Director, ASPIRE Program, was recently interviewed by Gail Hogan on "Daytime Columbus" as part of channel NBC4's special coverage for Autism Awareness Month. Click the arrow on the player below to view the video.
The 2011-2012 School Year is Now Underway at all Locations
...and the official numbers are in: our center-based enrollment (excluding the 43 students at our new NECCO Branch) has grown 12% since the end of the 2010-2011 school year. With NECCO included, our program has grown 45%! A big thank you goes out to all of our Teachers and Staff for their hard work in preparing for all of our new students.
Next Movie Day: Chipmunks: Chip-wrecked! Saturday, December 17th, 2011 at 10:30AM
Movie Days are special screenings of family movies for families with special needs members. Participants enjoy a slightly quieter movie with extra lighting in a special needs friendly environment. Tickets go on sale at Marcus Cinema, Crossroads, located at 200 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, beginning at 10AM on the morning of the event. Bring the whole family! Friends, too! Movie begins at 10:30AM Cost is $6.50/person. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Next Movie Day: Happy Feet! Saturday, November 26th, 2011 at 10:30AM
Movie Days are special screenings of family movies for families with special needs members. Participants enjoy a slightly quieter movie with extra lighting in a special needs friendly environment. Tickets go on sale at Marcus Cinema, Crossroads, located at 200 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, beginning at 10AM on the morning of the event. Bring the whole family! Friends, too! Movie begins at 10:30AM Cost is $6.50/person. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Next Movie Day: Puss N Boots Saturday, October 29th, 2011 at 10:30AM
Movie Days are special screenings of family movies for families with special needs members. Participants enjoy a slightly quieter movie with extra lighting in a special needs friendly environment. Tickets go on sale at Marcus Cinema, Crossroads, located at 200 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, beginning at 10AM on the morning of the event. Bring the whole family! Friends, too! Movie begins at 10:30AM Cost is $6.50/person. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note the price reflected is for 2D showings. If this feature is only issued in 3D, there will be an additional charge for eye wear.
Next Parent Education Series Event: "Dietary Interventions for ASD", 10/18/11, 6:30PM-8:00PM
This installment in our Parent Education Series will feature Elizabeth Hurt, Ph.D. Dr. Hurt is from the Ohio State University Nisonger Center. She will be discussing research results for specific dietary interventions, a current study involving cholesteral, and some common-sense rules for evaluating new treatments. The session will be held at our Columbus location (3400 Snouffer Road) in the rear building. Please RSVP to: carol.jackson@ hauglandlearningcenter.com. There is no charge for this event; all are welcome.
Join Team HLC for Walk Now for Autism Speaks
The 2011 Walk Now for Autism Speaks event will be held on Sunday, October 9th, 2011 at 10:45AM at Value City Arena. » Click here to join Team HLC and/or find more information about the event.
HLC Operates Day School at NECCO Center
Haugland Learning Center is excited to formally announce a new partnership with NECCO Center, a psychiatric residential treatment program located in Pedro, Ohio. HLC has taken over all educational operations for NECCO Center’s 45 residents by providing services on their campus as a day program. » Read more...
Next Movie Day: Dolphin Tale! Saturday, September 24th, 2011 at 10:30AM
Movie Days are special screenings of family movies for families with special needs members. Participants enjoy a slightly quieter movie with extra lighting in a special needs friendly environment. Tickets go on sale at Marcus Cinema, Crossroads, located at 200 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, beginning at 10AM on the morning of the event. Bring the whole family! Friends, too! Movie begins at 10:30AM Cost is $6.50/person. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Movie Day: Lion King 3D! Saturday, September 17th, 2011 at 10:30AM
Movie Days are special screenings of family movies for families with special needs members. Participants enjoy a slightly quieter movie with extra lighting in a special needs friendly environment. Tickets go on sale at Marcus Cinema, Crossroads, located at 200 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, beginning at 10AM on the morning of the event. Bring the whole family! Friends, too! Movie begins at 10:30AM Cost is $9.50/person. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Dr. Haugland Interviewed on "Daytime Columbus"
Dr. Haugland was recently interviewed by Gail Hogan on "Daytime Columbus" as part of channel NBC4's special coverage for Autism Awareness Month. Click the arrow on the player below to view the video.
2011-2012 Academic Year Starts August 17th!
Classes at HLC will begin on August 17th, 2011 for our Columbus, Dublin, Lancaster, Portsmouth, and Sandusky locations. Our NECCO location will start on August 24th, 2011. We still have a limited number of slots available for certain classrooms, so if you are interested in enrolling your child please don't delay. All locations will hold open houses from 3PM-5PM the day before the first day of classes so students and parents can meet their teachers and see their classrooms.
HLC Sandusky Finds New Home
The Sandusky branch of HLC outgrew its previous location so we moved! The new location is:
HLC-Sandusky
514 Jackson Street
Sandusky, OH 44870
This location will provide much needed space (and room to grow) as our program continues to attract students from all over the Erie/Sandusky area.
Next Movie Day: Smurfs! Saturday, August 6th, 2011 at 10:30AM
Movie Days are special screenings of family movies for families with special needs members. Participants enjoy a slightly quieter movie with extra lighting in a special needs friendly environment. Tickets go on sale at Marcus Cinema, Crossroads, located at 200 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, beginning at 10AM on the morning of the event. Bring the whole family! Friends, too! Movie begins at 10:30AM Cost is $6.50/person. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Info Meeting at HLC Portsmouth on July 29th, 2011 at 6PM
We will be holding an informational meeting for parents of current and prospective students of the HLC Portsmouth Branch. The meeting will be held at 2524 17th Street in Portsmouth. Dr. Haugland will outline the Haugland instructional method, introduce some new HLC team members, and show off our facility. If you are interested in enrolling your child at HLC-Portsmouth, this is a great chance to get all of the info you need. All are welcome to attend!
Info Meeting at HLC Sandusky on July 19th at 6PM
We will be holding an informational meeting for parents of current and prospective students of the HLC Sandusky Branch. The
meeting will be held at the new location on 514 Jackson Street in Sandusky. Dr. Haugland will outline the Haugland instructional
method, introduce some new HLC team members, and show off our new facility. If you are interested in enrolling your child
at HLC-Sandusky, this is a great chance to get all of the info you need. All are welcome to attend!
Next Movie Day: Winnie-the-Pooh! Saturday, July 16th, 2011 at 10:30AM
Movie Days are special screenings of family movies for families with special needs members. Participants enjoy a slightly quieter movie with extra lighting in a special needs friendly environment. Tickets go on sale at Marcus Cinema, Crossroads, located at 200 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, beginning at 10AM on the morning of the event. Bring the whole family! Friends, too! Movie begins at 10:30AM Cost is $6.50/person. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sandusky/Erie Location Receives Initial Charter
HLC received approval on April 4th from the Ohio Department of Education to operate our Sandusky/Erie County Branch as a chartered, non-public School. A special thank you goes out to our staff at the branch and our administration in Columbus for all of their hard work in achieving this important distinction.
HLC Viking Appears at Bowling Match
A mysterious figure has been making appearances at HLC bowling matches. A closer inspection has revealed that it's none other than Mr. Kevin, our Lead Behavior Technician (Columbus location). Mr.Kevin has channeled his ancestry to transform himself into a true HLC Viking in order to cheer on the HLC Vikings Bowling Team. Seeing is believing!
HLC Launches Facebook Page
HLC now has an official Facebook Page! Feel free to stop by anytime and comment. Just Search for "Haugland" in the Facebook search field.
Summer Camp 2011 Information
HLC's summer program is right around the corner. Click here to visit the Summer Camp webpage
Team HLC Competes in the OutRun Autism 5K and One Mile Fun Run
Team HLC represented well at this year's OutRun Autism event on April 23rd. We had over 20 participants and many of our runners finished in the top 20, including one that placed sixth overall. Thank you to everone who participated and we'll see you again next year!
Next Movie Day: Cars II! Saturday, June 25th, 2011 at 10:30AM
Movie Days are special screenings of family movies for families with special needs members. Participants enjoy a slightly quieter movie with extra lighting in a special needs friendly environment. Tickets go on sale at Marcus Cinema, Crossroads, located at 200 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, beginning at 10AM on the morning of the event. Bring the whole family! Friends, too! Movie begins at 10:30AM Cost is $6.50/person. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Next Movie Day: Kung Fu Panda 2! Saturday, May 28th, 2011 at 10:30AM
Movie Days are special screenings of family movies for families with special needs members. Participants enjoy a slightly quieter movie with extra lighting in a special needs friendly environment. Tickets go on sale at Marcus Cinema, Crossroads, located at 200 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, beginning at 10AM on the morning of the event. Bring the whole family! Friends, too! Movie begins at 10:30AM Cost is $6.50/person. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
OutRun Autism 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run: Saturday, April 23rd at 8:30AM
Run, walk, skip, hop, or roll with team HLC at this annual event. You may register online here. Note: registration is now closed.
Next Parent Education Series Event: 4/19/11
The next installment in our Parent Education Series will feature Ben Weisbuch, Esq. Mr. Weisbuch is from the law offices of Weisbuch & Associates. He will be discussing the legal issues that pertain to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Click here for the informational flyer.
Next Movie Day: Rio! Saturday, April 16th, 2011 at 10:30AM
Movie Days are special screenings of family movies for families with special needs members. Participants enjoy a slightly quieter movie with extra lighting in a special needs friendly environment. Tickets go on sale at Marcus Cinema, Crossroads, located at 200 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, beginning at 10AM on the morning of the event. Bring the whole family! Friends, too! Movie begins at 10:30AM Cost is $6.50/person. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Open House at Portsmouth Location 2/26/11
The HLC Portsmouth Branch is hosting an open house this Saturday, February 26th, 2011 from 11AM to 1PM. Parents, school district representatives, and autism professionals will have an opportunity to see the facility, learn about the program, and meet Dr. Haugland and the staff. Refreshments will be served. The event will be held at HLC's new building at 2524 17th Street in Portsmouth (Ohio).
HLC Fields Varsity Bowling Team
HLC started a bowling team during the 2010-2011 school year. The team competes in the Central Division, a league composed of Columbus City and Catholic schools. The team is coached by an HLC parent. Click here for the full story.
HLC Launches YouTube Channel
HLC now has an official YouTube channel. The purpose of the channel is to give parents, students, and staff a place to post and watch videos about life at HLC. Click here to visit the HLC YouTube channel.