Best Kept Secret

A teacher tries to help her autistic students as they "age out" of the education system.

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Premiered September 23, 2013

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Best Kept Secret

A Newark, N.J. public high school teacher races against the clock to find a place in the world for her students with autism before they graduate and "age out" of a unique and caring support system.

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Erik begins working at Burger King.

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Best Kept Secret: Going to Work

Janet visits with Linda to see how Robert is doing at home.

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Best Kept Secret: Janet Visits Robert's Aunt

The graduating students at JFK celebrate their send off with prom.

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Best Kept Secret: Prom Night

A teacher tries to help her autistic students as they "age out" of the education system.

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Best Kept Secret - Trailer

Janet Mino and Erik's parents discuss his plan after graduation.

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Best Kept Secret: Discussing Plans for Erik After Graduation

Erik's birth mother comes to visit his class.

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Best Kept Secret: Erik's Birth Mother

The filmmakers of 'Best Kept Secret' discuss autism and the "aging out" process.

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Best Kept Secret: Filmmaker Interview

Janet Mino's class graduates from JFK High School.

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Best Kept Secret: Graduation

An introduction to John F. Kennedy High School, teacher Janet Mino and her students.

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Best Kept Secret: Introduction

Hear what the inspiring teacher of 'Best Kept Secret' had to say about "aging out."

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Best Kept Secret: Janet Mino

Meet Erik and his sponsor parents.

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Best Kept Secret: Meeting Erik

Quran learns to ask for his coat.

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Best Kept Secret: Quran's Coat

Janet Mino teaches her students using "The Talk Box."

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Best Kept Secret: The Talk Box

Premieres Monday, September 23, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

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