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ACLD Tillotson School
Address
4900 Girard Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15227-1444
Phone: (412) 881-2268
Fax: (412) 881-8631
Web:
www.acldonline.org
Contacts
Thomas W. Fogarty, President
Kathleen Donahoe, School Director
Founded 1972
Joined NAPSEC 1984
Disabilities Served
Specific Learning Disabilities of a moderate to severe nature, with
language, reading, and/or math disorders. Consideration is also
given to students who demonstrate academic problems due to traumatic
brain injury, autism (specifically Asperger's syndrome), speech and
language impairments, and other health impairments such as
allergies, asthma, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders (ADD
and ADHD), arthritis, mild cerebral palsy, childhood diabetes, heart
disease and heart- related problems, cystic fibrosis, epilepsy,
neurofibromatosis, mild orthopedic disorders, seizure disorders,
Soto syndrome, spina bifida, encephalitis, Tourette's syndrome,
visual and hearing impairments which can be accommodated within our
educational program and secondary social and/or emotional problems
which are not the student’s primary diagnosis.
The school does not serve children who have a primary diagnosis of
mental retardation, emotional disorder, and/or serious physical
disabilities.
Program Description
The ACLD Tillotson School was founded in 1972 by ACLD, Inc. (An
Association for Children & Adults with Learning Disabilities,
Greater Pittsburgh Region), a not-for-profit corporation, as an
education placement option for students with complex specific
learning disabilities and related disorders whose parents cannot
obtain appropriate education services in the public sector. The
school is a day school for elementary, middle, and high school
students through the age of 21. It is licensed by the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania State Board of Private Academic Schools within the
Pennsylvania Department of Education and is approved by the PA
Department of Education’s Bureau of Special Education.
The ACLD Tillotson School provides a unique and very successful type
of education model that emphasizes a highly flexible learning
environment and instruction program. The school is dedicated to
helping each student succeed. Our educational program is a composite
of a flexible and integrated system of instructional programs:
learning support with a concentration on language development,
reading and learning strategies; transition skills; emotional
support and social skills training; and specific types of physical
support such as OT and PT. This is provided within a highly
structured and therapeutic environment.
The ACLD Tillotson School’s comprehensive educational, behavioral,
social, and transition programs are aligned with research-based
instructional models and are taught by specially trained and
certified staff. The school’s small physical size and environment
provide each student with increased instruction, attention, and
involvement. The school's distinctive program is under the daily
direction of experienced administrators who, together with over
forty direct service staff, provide for the varied needs of the
school's students. Staff are constantly assessing each student’s
needs and progress and modifying instruction to promote the
student’s learning and success. Students can attend the school on
either a full-time or part-time basis.
Student exit and outcome data have been maintained on all students
who attended the ACLD Tillotson School since FY 1973-1974. Some
students were able to successfully return to their respective school
districts. Of the students who remained at Tillotson during their
high school years, over 96% achieved a high school diploma and
went on to employment and/or post-secondary training and education.
[Data analysis meets the new federal standards for measuring high
school graduation rates.] A recent written parent satisfaction
survey reported that 99% of those responding rated their child’s
overall program as excellent to good. All (100%)
reported that they would recommend the ACLD Tillotson School to
other families and that the school’s program exceeded their
expectations.
Program Profile
Enrollment Coed
Age Range Served 7-21
Age at Admission Varies
I.Q. Range Served Low
Average – Average
Program Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:3
Length of Program 180 days
Current Enrollment 100
Total Capacity 100
Admission Procedures
For referral information and
application, please telephone the ACLD Tillotson School at (412)
881-2268.
Accreditation
N/A.
Licensed
Pennsylvania State Board of Private Academic
School
Funding
Approval
Pennsylvania Bureau of
Special Education, Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Academic Behavioral
Alternatives & Cenpactico
Address
7400 N. Oracle Road, Suite 143
Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone: (520) 885-9567, x 104
Fax: (866) 925-3009
Web:
www.abaschools.com
Contact
Erik Ryan
Founded
1995
Joined NAPSEC
2007
Disabilities Served
Autism, emotional disabled, mild mental retardation, moderate mental
retardation multiple disabilities, specific learning disabilities,
and other health impairments.
Program Description
ABA currently operates four state-approved private special education
day school in Arizona. These schools have been developed in response
to the identified needs of school districts in Arizona for the
purpose of providing special education placement and programming for
student whose behaviors have become too complex to manage in a
larger public school environment.
Program
Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 5-21
Age at Admission 5-21
I.Q. Range Served Low
Average – High Average
Program
Day, extended school program year services
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:4
Length of Program 180
days + 20-24 days of ESY
Current Enrollment 175
(across 5 program sites)
Total Capacity 230
(across 5 program sites)
Admission Procedures
Children who are eligible for special education services may be
referred to ABA Schools in accordance with the protocols for student
placement established by the Arizona Department of Education's
Exceptional Student Services Division (ESS), and the Federal
Government's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
A Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team reviews each student's
needs-intellectual, behavioral social, physical, and emotional.
Upon review, the Team determines the appropriate levels of special
education and related -services required to provide the student with
access to the general curriculum, in the least restrictive
environment.
Through each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP), the Team
identifies the student's present levels of educational performance,
and defines the student's academic and behavioral goals to be used
as the criteria for placement in transition out of ABA's programs.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding
Approval
Arizona State.
ACCEL -Arizona Centers for Comprehensive Education and Life-Skills
Address
10251 North
25th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85051
Phone: (602) 995-7366
Fax: (602) 995-0867
Web:
www.accel.org
Contact
Connie Laird
Founded
1980
Joined NAPSEC
1984
Disabilities Served
Autism, emotional disabilities, mild/moderate/severe cognitive
impairments, multiple disabilities, multiple disabilities with
severe sensory impairments, orthopedic impairments, health
impairments, speech/language impairments, traumatic brain injury,
visual impairments, hearing impairments, and learning disabilities.
Program Description
ACCEL is a private, non-profit,
special education school providing educational, behavioral and
therapeutic services to over 300 students, ages 3-21, with
disabilities.
Incorporated in 1980, ACCEL operates 2 sites in Maricopa
County.
At ACCEL, certified teachers and therapists deliver services to
students utilizing a cooperative team approach. A low
student/staff ratio within the classroom ensures that students
receive the highest quality, intensive services. Physical therapy, occupational therapy,
speech therapy, vision therapy, movement therapy, music therapy,
adaptive physical education, recreation therapy and aquatics
therapy, and therapeutic horseback riding program are provided.
A Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analysts
positively impact students' behavioral concerns, increasing their
successful interaction. Vocational programs are conducted in
actual work environments n campus and at community job sites, where
students develop productive work skills to prepare themselves for
future employment and/or transition into the work world. In
addition, students learn important skills such as housekeeping food
preparation, and personal hygiene to maximize their independence.
The broad scope of ACCEL's nursing services includes meeting the
needs of medically fragile students, responding to daily incidents,
monitoring medications and providing health education.
ACCEL's goal is to provide exceptional services in a positive,
supportive environment that will enable each student to develop the
skills they need to learn, live, and work successfully with dignity
and independence.
Program
Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 3-22
Age at Admission Open
I.Q. Range Served Full
range served
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:2
Length of Program 180
days plus 20 days extended school year for students who qualify.
Current Enrollment 325
Total Capacity 375
Admission Procedures
Students are placed by local school
districts.
Accreditation
National Commission for the Accreditation of Special Education
Services (NCASES).
Funding
Approval
Arizona Department of Education.
Adaptive
Learning Center
Address
2509 Post Oak Tritt Road
Marietta, GA 30062
Phone: (770) 509-3909
Fax: (770) 509-5036
Web:
www.adaptivelearningcenter.org
Contact
Susan Tauber
Founded
1982
Joined NAPSEC
1994
Disabilities Served
Physical, cognitive, and social/emotional and behavioral
disabilities such as autistic spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy,
Fragile X, down syndrome, muscular dystrophies, and other
developmental and at-risk conditions.
Program Description
Integrated P/S classroom. Children
learn and play next to their typically developing peers. There is a
facilitator in the classroom to support the child(ren) throughout
the entire preschool day.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served Birth – 6 years
old
Age at
Admission Birth
I.Q. Range
Served All
Program
Day, Summer
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 3:15 for younger
preschoolers; 2:15 for older preschoolers
Length of
Program 210 Day School
Year
Current
Enrollment 25 children in
program
Total
Capacity 30 (depends
on availability of preschool classroom)
Admission Procedures
Family must first contact us, and
then an intake packet is sent out. When the director receives the
complete intake information back, a screening is done. Then, if the
parents want to enroll in the Center, they a pay registration fee
and a contract is written for the school year.
Accreditation
NAEYC.
Funding
Approval
Non-profit contributions
Advanced Education Services
Address
PO Box 848
Colton, CA 92324
Phone: (909) 825-5797
Fax: (909) 825-5340
Web:
www.trinityys.org
Contact
John Neiuber
Founded 1989
Joined NAPSEC 1994
Disabilities Served
Emotional disturbances, learning
disabilities, deaf and hard of hearing, developmental delays,
behavior disorders, and social maladjustments.
Program Description
Advanced Education Services operates
nonpublic schools co-located with residential treatment centers and
community day schools where students live at home. All schools are
under contract with local agencies to provide instruction in
accordance with IEP’s and DIS. The goal of all AES schools is to
provide a strong instructional program in conjunction with a
positive behavior management program for student success so that
they may transition to the public school environment. AES also
operates charter schools.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 6-18
Age at Admission Varies
I.Q. Range Served 70-140
Program
Day, Residential
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:4
Length of Program 9-12
months
Current Enrollment 900
Total Capacity 1500
Admission Procedures
Students are admitted to
the schools in accordance with LEA policies.
Accreditation
Commission of International and Transregional Accreditation.
Funding
Approval
California Department of Education
and local education agencies.
Allegro School
Address
125
Ridgedale Avenue
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
Phone: (973) 267-8060
Fax: (973) 267-5872
Web:
www.allegroschool.org
Contact
Deborah Lewinson
Founded 1989
Joined NAPSEC 1996
Disabilities Served
Autism and preschool
disabilities.
Program Description
Allegro School is a nonprofit
organization. Its mission is to provide quality services to educate
and support persons who have autism/pervasive developmental
disorder, as needed, throughout their lifespan. Ever mindful of the
quality of life, the intent is to maximize each individual’s
potential through a highly specialized, intensive, and
individualized education, from which one can transition to less
restrictive and inclusive settings, when appropriate.
Allegro School utilizes best
practices in applied behavior analysis including discrete trial
training, errorless teaching, applied verbal behavior, incidental
teaching techniques, natural environment training, and
community-based instruction. Parent involvement and intensive one
to one instruction are critical components of the preschool and
elementary program. The High School program is interdepartmental
with emphasis on vocational exploration and functional life skills.
In addition to the school, Allegro’s
programs include respite, family support, parent training,
educational and behavioral consulting and training, group homes, and
adult day services.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 3-21
Age at
Admission N/A
I.Q. Range
Served N/A
Program
Day, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:1
Length of Program 215
days
Current Enrollment
107
Total Capacity 107
Admission Procedures
School district sends information
packet including IEP. If appropriate, intake is scheduled with
student and family.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding
Approval
New Jersey State Department of Education and
New Jersey Department of Human Services.
Allendale Association
Address
600
West Grand Avenue
PO Box
1088
Lake Villa, IL 60046-1088
Phone: (888) 255-3631
Fax: (847) 356-0455
Web:
www.allendale4kids.org
Contact
Lisa West, Vice President of Educational Services
Founded 1897
Joined NAPSEC 1975
Disabilities Served
Speech and language impairments,
mental retardation, other
health impairments, emotional disability, autism (entire spectrum),
specific learning disabilities, learning disability and medical
disorders.
Program Description
Allendale offers two therapeutic day
treatment programs one located in Lake Villa, IL and the other in
Woodstock, IL. Residential and group home programs and
transition to transition to adulthood, apartment based, programs for
youth ages 17-21. Additional information regarding
programs and services can be accessed via Allendale's website at
www.allendale4kids.org
or by contacting the Placement Office at 888-255-3631.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 6-21
Age at Admission 6-19
I.Q. Range Served Mild MR
to above average IQ
Program Day, Residential, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:5
Length of Program
206 days
Current Enrollment
Varies
Total Capacity 293
Admission Procedures
Referrals are accepted at any time for enrollment. Provide most
current school, mental health, demographic, medical, and behavioral
information to the attention of our Intake Department.
Accreditation
American Psychological Association - Pre-Doctoral Internship
Program; The Joint Commission; The Council on Accreditation of
Services for Families and Children, Inc; The North Central
Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.
Funding
Approval
Illinois State Board of Education,
Illinois Department of Mental Health, Illinois Department of
Children and Family Services, Wisconsin Department of Health and
Family Services, private insurance and probation departments.
Alpine
Academy/Utah Youth Village
Address
1280 Whispering Horse Drive
Erda, UT 84074
Phone: (800) 244-1113
Fax: (435) 843-5416
Web:
www.alpineacademy.org
Contact
Janet Mulitalo
Founded
2001 Alpine Academy; 1969
Utah Youth Village
Joined NAPSEC 2009
Disabilities Served
Adoption and attachment issues, PTSD, abuse issues, out of control
behaviors at home, in school, or in the community, general or acute
anxiety, truancy, minor delinquencies, experimentation/misuse of
drugs or alcohol, eating disorders not requiring hospitalization,
lack of self esteem, ADHD/ADD, non-psychotic teenage depression,
medically controlled schizophrenia, adjustment disorders, bi-polar
disorder, and personality disorders.
Program Description
Alpine Academy, founded in 2001, is a non-profit organization, owned
by Utah Youth Village, founded in 1969. We are licensed as a
residential treatment facility in the state of Utah and are
certified as a non-public school in California.
Treatment takes place in a family-style environment which
increases opportunities to realize and teach to maladaptive
behaviors. This multi-dimensional strategy is a catalyst providing a
nurturing, individualized, and strength-based treatment environment.
Alpine Academy focuses on a therapeutically-based family style
environment, with an emphasis on individualized treatment for each
girl and her family. In addition to an intensive therapeutic
environment, we provide comprehensive academic services. These
services are provided by an accredited private school with small
class size, academic plans tailored to meet each student's needs,
and a challenging yet supportive curriculum. Students may have
individualized education programs, such as student-specific study at
the university level, and specialized educational programs as
needed.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Female
Age Range Served
12-17
Age at Admission
12-16
I.Q. Range Served
Varies
Program
Residential
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:4
Length of Program
10-12 months
Current Enrollment
Contact school directly
Total Capacity
Contact school directly
Admission Procedures
Alpine Academy requires a current (not more than one year old)
Psychological Evaluation report (including I.Q. scores, personality
assessment, and a DSM IV diagnosis). We require a current list of
medications from the prescribing physician. If the youth has been
classified with special education needs, a current IEP
(Individualized Education Plan) must also be submitted.
Please note, Alpine Academy does not accept girls with a primary
substance abuse diagnosis, girls who are actively suicidal, girls
who are a physical risk to others, or girls with a full scale I.Q.
less than 80. The youth's appropriateness for the program is
assessed by the administrative team within 48 hours of receipt of
complete referral information. Upon referral acceptance, a completed
intake packet and initial payment is required prior to admission.
Initial payment includes the first month's tuition plus a 10-day
deposit. The 10-day deposit is non-refundable; it will be applied to
the last month's tuition costs or refunded at the end of treatment.
Accreditation
Northwest Association of Accredited Schools, Teaching Family
Association, California Department of Education - NPS.
Funding Approval
N/A.
Alpine Learning Group
Address
777 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone: (201)
612-7800
Fax: (201) 612-7710
Web:
www.alpinelearninggroup.org
Contact
Dr. Bridget Taylor
Founded
1988
Joined NAPSEC 1998
Disabilities Served
Autism.
Program Description
Alpine Learning Group is a private,
nonprofit corporation dedicated to providing state-of-the-art
education and intervention services to individuals with autism and
their families. Through an intensive education program based upon
the principles of applied behavior analysis, learners benefit from
data-based, highly structured comprehensive services.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 3-21
Age at Admission 3
I.Q. Range Served All
Program
Day, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:1
Length of Program 180
days and extended summer program
Current Enrollment 29
Total Capacity 29
Admission Procedures
Individuals interested in placement
such as parents and school district personnel) observe the program
and fill out a request for an intake form. Forms are filed
according to age of child and date of request. Candidates are
reviewed as placements become available.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
Education Program - New Jersey State Department of Education.
Alternative Academic Achievement Academy
Address
14418 South McKinley Avenue
Posen, IL 60469
Phone: (708) 206-0000
Fax: (708) 957-5324
Web:
www.aaaacademy.org
Contact
Freda
McArthur
Founded
2000
Joined
NAPSEC
2006
Disabilities Served
Emotional disorders,
learning disorders, behavior disorders and other health impairments.
Program Description
The AAA Academy is a non-for-profit 14-7.02 private therapeutic day
school. It has been approved by the Illinois State Board of
Education to serve the needs of Students ages 6 through 15 with
emotional, behavioral, and learning disabilities, other health
impairment as well as those considered to be at-risk. We are
currently seeking Illinois State Board of Education recognition as a
Private Alternative School.
AAA Academy provides a structured academic program for placement of
students in grades K through 8, utilizing a unique 5-1 teacher to
pupil ratio. AAA Academy's concept of reducing class size goes
along with a belief that to communicated on-on-one with students
increases the chance of reaching them.
AAA Academy was created with the idea and principle belief that "ALL
CHILDREN ARE WORTH SAVING". This belief allows us to provide
alternative placements to students with different needs while
allowing them to obtain needed academic achievement. Students
experiencing difficulty in the traditional school environment are
placed with AAA Academy because of our fundamental belief that all
children can learn.
AAA Academy is cognizant of the huge number of students in need of
alternative placement and support the theory that "it often takes
different roads to arrive at our specific goals." Our primary focus
is to have students make academic achievements with in a disciplined
environment. Therefore, we provide a structured academic program and
disciplined social environment, while simultaneously nurturing our
students.
AAA Academy provides both individual and group instruction to those
students to help them develop the following competencies:
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 6-15 years
Age at
Admission Varies
Program
Day, Summer
Staff to Pupil
Ratio: 1:5
Program
Length: 10 months plus
24 day Summer School
Current
Enrollment 83
Total
Capacity 125
Admission Procedures
All students accepted
at AAA Academy are referred by student’s home school or district.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding
Approval
N/A.
Alternatives for Children
Address
14 Research Way
East Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: (631) 331-6400
Fax: (631) 331-6865
Web:
www.alternatives4children.org
Contact
Dr. Marie E.
Ficano
Founded
1969
Joined NAPSEC
1985
Disabilities Served
Cerebral palsy, spina bifida,
neurological and orthopedic impairments, multiple disabilities,
congenital abnormalities and disabilities, medically fragile,
developmental delays, pervasive developmental disorder, and children
with other health impairments.
Program Description
Alternatives for Children offers a
home based and center based therapeutic program for children birth
to three years of age. A center based on therapeutic preschool is
available to children 2-6 years of age. Services include: physical
therapy; occupational therapy; speech and language therapy; music
therapy; science and feeding therapy; psychological counseling;
vision services; dance/movement; and support groups. The Center
also offers an inclusion center-based program. An early childcare
center and nursery school is also available for children six weeks
to five years of age.
Other
Locations
168 Hill Street, Southampton, NY
11968
11-16 Main Street, Aquebogue, NY
11931
175 Wolf Hill Road, Melville, NY
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served Birth - 6
Age at
Admission Birth - 6
I.Q. Range
Served Diverse
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:1; Home Based, 1:1:6, 2:1:6, 1:1:12, 4:1:12,
Preschool
Length of Program 12
Months
Current
Enrollment 550
Total
Capacity 600
Admission Procedures
Children may be referred from Nassau
or Suffolk Counties’ Bureaus of Services for Children with
Disabilities, New York State Early Childhood Center, pediatricians,
parents, other hospitals or health-related facilities, and school
districts. Upon referral, a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation is
completed by an interdisciplinary team. If the child is eligible
and appropriate (determined by disabling condition and severity) for
the program and services, an educational and treatment plan will be
written and services initiated with school district and/or county
approvals.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding
Approval
Nassau and Suffolk counties, New York
State Department of Health, and New York State Department of
Education.
Annandale Village
Address
3500 Annandale
Lane
Suwanee, GA 30024
Phone: (770) 945-8381
Fax: (770) 945-8693
Web:
www.annandale.org
Contact
Adam Pomeranz
Founded
1969
Joined NAPSEC 2006
Disabilities Served
Mild to moderate mental retardation,
autism, traumatic brain injury.
Program Description
Annandale Village offers a continuum of care designed to meet the
needs of adults with developmental disabilities through residential,
day, respite , assisted living, and skilled nursing programs. Our
residential program offers independent apartments, semi-independent
suites, cottages, semi-private assisted living rooms and private
skilled nursing programs. Annandale Village is a private, non-profit
organization and is an approved provider for the Medicaid Day Waiver
program. We offer three program tracks; arts and academics,
recreation, and vocational. Each Villager has an individualized
program plan that they choose in conjunction with their Case
Manager, family, and staff. Our Health Services Department monitors
the administering of Villager medications and assists with
scheduling medical appointments for our Villagers. The Social
Services Department provides support for each Villager and acts as
liaison with their families.
The dining hall at Annandale provides three nutritionally balanced
meals each day, including special holiday celebrations. Two snacks
are provided each day as well. A well-rounded activities calendar is
available to all Villagers including off-campus outings.
Villagers are encouraged to seek employment in the community when
possible. The Vocational support staff provides training on
interviewing, money management, and social skills. Once employed,
the staff provides job coaching and skills training. Villagers may
also chose to work in the Annandale Vocational Program, which
provides specialized services on a contract basis to local
businesses.
Program
Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 18 and
older
Age at Admission 18 and
older
I.Q. Range Served 50-70
Program
Residential, Day, Respite, Skilled Nursing
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1
staff to 1.4 Villager
Length of Program 365
days
Current Enrollment 125
Total
Capacity
140
Admission Procedures
Families interested in Annandale Village are encouraged to visit our
campus with their loved one as a first step. A written application
including financial inforamtion and a psychological evaluation must
be completed prior to consideration for admission. An admissions
team reviews this information and makes the determination of whether
the admission is appropriate for our services or note.
Accreditation
N/A
Funding Approval
Private Funding.
Comments
The D. Scott Hudgens Center for Skilled Nursing can accept Medicare
and Medicaid funds when appropriate. The Medicaid Day Waiver can be
applied to day habilitation for the day or residential program under
certain circumstances.
ARC Kohler School
Address
1137 Globe
Avenue
Mountainside, NJ 07092
Phone: (908) 518-0021
Fax: (908) 518-0636
Web:
www.arcunion.org
Contact
Jim Carovillano
Founded
1964
Joined NAPSEC
1998
Disabilities Served
Autism, cerebral palsy,
down syndrome, developmental delay, seizure disorder, ADHD, and
multiple disabilities.
Program
Description
The Kohler School provides a
comprehensive full day school program for preschool and primary aged
students with developmental disabilities. An extended school year
program is also available. A collaborative neuro-developmental model
is followed that includes special educators, speech and language
pathologists, and occupational and physical therapists.
Program
Profile
Enrollment Coed
Age Range
Served 3-10
Age at
Admission 3
I.Q. Range
Served N/A
Program
Day
Staff to Pupil
Ratio: 1.25:1
Length of
Program 221 days
Current
Enrollment 54
Total
Capacity 72
Admission
Procedures
An intake process that involves professional staff from ARC Kohler,
parents, and representatives of the sending school district's child
study team.
Accreditation
The New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism
Community.
Funding
Approval
New Jersey Department of Education,
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, and New Jersey
Department of Human Services.
ARC of
Essex County - Stepping Stones School
Address
343 East
Cedar Street
Livingston, NJ 07039
Phone: (973) 992-9830
Fax: (973) 992-3448
Web:
www.arcessex.org
Contact
Judith Bellina
Founded
1974
Joined NAPSEC
2000
Disabilities Served
Cognitive impairment-mild,
preschool disabilities and primary.
Program Description
Stepping Stones is an early
intervention program and school for children from birth through age
nine. Techniques emphasized include sensory intervention and
techniques developed by Stanley Greenspan.
Program
Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served Birth-9
Age at
Admission Varies
I.Q. Range
Served N/A
Program
Day
Staff to Pupil
Ratio 1:3
Length of
Program N/A
Current
Enrollment N/A
Total
Capacity N/A
Admission Procedures
N/A.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding
Approval
Birth-3 years-private pay/3 years -9
years school district tuition.
ARC -
Dorothy B. Hersh High School
Address
1158 Wayside Road
Tinton Falls, NJ 07712
Phone: (732) 493-3563
Fax: (732) 493-3427
Web:
www.arcofmonmouth.org
Contact
Mary Scott
Founded
1990
Joined NAPSEC 1998
Disabilities Served
Mental retardation, down syndrome, autism, and cognitive delays.
Program
Description
Our program provides academic and
vocational training for students with developmental disabilities.
We focus on Academics-computers, functional everyday math and
language, social skills, independent living, job exposure,
employment training, supplemental services- (speech, OT, adaptive
PE, social groups, art/music), vocational assessments, family life
education and an extended school year.
Program
Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
14-21
Age at Admission 14-21
I.Q. Range Served N/A
Program Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:4
Length of Program 180
school days; 30 day summer session
Current Enrollment 22
Total Capacity
40-50
Admission Procedures
Recommendations from public school
begin an intake process. Interviews with parents/guardians, student,
and public school representative. Hersh High staff will evaluate the
interview, Individual Education Plans, and medical history.
Accreditation
New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
Funding Approval
Tuition is paid by the public school district and approved by the
New Jersey Department of Education.
Arrow
Child and Family Ministries
Address
1605 Cromwell Bridge Road
Baltimore, MD 21234
Phone: (410) 882-9133
Fax: (410) 663-7092
Web:
www.arrow.org
Contact
Joseph Leshko
Founded 1997
Joined NAPSEC
1997
Disabilities Served
Emotional disturbance,
learning disabilities, and mild mental retardation.
Program Description
Arrow Child and Family Ministries
is a private school, operating in both Baltimore and Harford
Counties. The Arrow Center for Education is designed to provide
special education and related services to 90 students
ages 12-21 years in a
nonpublic setting. It offers middle school
and rades 9-12 years for
male and female students who reside in treatment foster care
programs, their parent’s home, or a group home setting. Some have
had a history of psychiatric hospitalization. Others are returning
from out of state placements. All have been unsuccessful in public
school placement, and some have been rejected from other private
schools. Students with mild mental retardation or substance abuse
conditions are considered for admission.
The educational program’s primary
goal is to help students reach their potential academically,
emotionally, and behaviorally. Education, emotional, and behavioral
growth is achieved in the context of a well structured environment.
In this therapeutic treatment-oriented context, each student is
evaluated and treated as a unique, individual learner. Academic
instruction is provided within a self-contained, staff-intensive,
special education environment. Arrow Child and Family Ministries
is capable of providing individual, group, family, speech/language,
physical, and occupational therapies, as well as crisis
intervention, nursing services, and psychiatric- medication
management.
The Arrow Center for Education opened
for students in January of 1997 in Baltimore County and expanded to
Harford County in 2000, in response to demand for services. It
offers a learning and treatment environment that is positive,
nurturing, and highly structured, where young people can confront
and gain control over their own challenging behaviors. For further
information in Baltimore County contact Angel Crowe at (410)
882-9133 and Susan Barnes at (410) 734-0560 in Harford County.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
11-21
Age at Admission 11-21
I.Q. Ranged Served: 50 and
up
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:3
Length of Program
N/A
Current Enrollment
90
Total Capacity
90
Admission Procedures
The Arrow Center for
Education accepts referrals from Local School System through the IEP
process.
Accreditation
NCASES.
Funding
Approval
Maryland State Department of Education.
Bachman Academy
Address
414 Brymer Creek Road
McDonald, TN 37353
Phone: (423) 479-4523
Fax: (423) 472-2718
Web:
www.bachmanacademy.org
Contact
Barbara Faris
Founded 1999
Joined NAPSEC
2008
Disabilities Served
Dyslexia, nonverbal learning
disorders, executive function disorders, attention
deficit/hyperactivity disorders.
Program Description
Bachman Academy is a co-educational community for children in grades
K-12 with average to above-average intelligence who have learning
differences like dyslexia, nonverbal learning disorders, executive
function disorders, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders.
The SACS/SAIS accredited program has a low teacher to student ratio
(1:6), and includes Wilson reading and other Orton-Gillingham and
Lindamood-Bell methods. The curriculum includes a college-prep
track, a vocational track, and independent living skills
training. The vocational track includes equestrian, mechanics,
woodworking, and horticulture. Individual and group
therapeutic support is offered through the school's therapist.
The school also has an art therapist on staff offering individual
and group art therapy.
Program
Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served
6-22
Age at
Admission
6-22
I.Q. Range Served
Varies
Program
Day, Residential, Summer
Staff/Pupil
Ratio
1:1
Length of
Program
180 days
Current
Enrollment
45
Total
Capacity
65
Admission Procedures
Call the admissions office at (423) 479-4523.
Accreditation
SACS/SAIS
Funding
Approval
N/A.
Bancroft
NeuroHealth
Address
425 Kings Highway East,
PO Box 20
Haddonfield, NJ
08033-0018
Phone: (856) 429-5637x257
TTY: (856) 428-2697
Fax: (856) 429-1613
Web:
www.bancroft.org
Contact
Stephen Bruce
Founded
1883
Joined NAPSEC
1980
Disabilities Served
Developmental disabilities, autism, brain injuries, and other
neurological impairments including emotional disturbances and
communications disorders.
Program Description
Founded in 1883, Bancroft was one of the nation’s first private
schools for children with developmental disabilities and today is
known for providing high quality programs and services for children
and adults with developmental disabilities, autism, brain injuries,
and other neurological impairments using the most effective
approaches to treatment and care. With a full continuum of
educational, vocational, and residential services, the Bancroft
organization also provides services in the family home and works
with many school districts and other organizations to help them
better meet the needs of their special needs students.
Children
The Bancroft School offers the following comprehensive
educational/vocational programs and therapeutic support services to
children and youth from birth to 21 years of age with developmental
disabilities, including autism and brain injuries:
-
The Early Intervention Program, In-Home Treatment Program, and
the Early Education Program offers therapeutic and educational
services from 0-9 years old.
-
The Elementary Education serves children ages 5 to 14.
-
The Secondary Special Education School/Vocational Education
provides both academic and vocational training experiences for
students ages 14 to 21.
-
The Bancroft School at Voorhees Pediatric Facilities addresses
academic programming for children who are medically fragile.
-
Community-based and campus-based group apartments and homes are
available.
-
The Lindens Program of Bancroft Rehabilitation Services (BRS)
is a neurobehavioral stabilization program (JCAHO-accredited)
that emphasizes intensive and comprehensive intervention using
the best practices of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The
Lindens Program has successfully assisted many children and
youth to decrease problem behaviors, allowing them to move to
less restrictive settings and to improve their quality of life.
-
Consultation and Training Services are also offered for other
professionals in school districts and other organizations and
agencies to help with autistic children or related disorders.
Adults
Bancroft’s Brain Injury Services provide individualized programs to
help adults with brain injuries and other neurological conditions
function at their optimal level and regain direction in their lives.
Therapeutic services, vocational counseling, job placement and
community re-entry skills training for children and adults who have
suffered traumatic brain injury are available. Bancroft draws on the
latest scientific information and has a broad array of
state-of-the-art programs and services in typical living and working
environments.
Community-based group homes and supervised apartments are also
available for adults with developmental disabilities. These
residential and day programs provide individuals the opportunity to
increase their independence and to be as active as possible in the
communities in which they reside.
Location
Headquartered in Haddonfield, New Jersey, our programs are located
in six counties in New Jersey and in the state of Delaware.
Contact
Additional information about specific programs is available by
contacting our Admissions Department at 800-774-5516 or through
Bancroft’s website,
www.bancroftneurohealth.org.
Program
Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served Birth to age
99
Age at
Admission
Any
I.Q. Range
Served Any
Program
Day, Residential, Extended School Year
Staff/Pupil
Ratio Varies
Length of
Program Varies
Current
Enrollment 512
- School; 753 - Adults
Total
Capacity 513
- School; 850 - Adults
Admission Procedures
Forward complete medical, educational, and clinical records to the
Admissions Office at Bancroft NeuroHealth, 425 Kings Highway East,
Haddonfield, NJ 08033-0018
Admissions Fax: 856-429-4755
Admissions Phone: 856-429-5637 x257, x371
Accreditation
All Bancroft programs are licensed by the appropriate authorities,
specifically: New Jersey residential programs are licensed by the
New Jersey Department of Human Services; Delaware residential
programs are licensed by the Delaware Department of Disability
Services; and educational programs are approved by the New Jersey
Department of Education.
Specific programs are also accredited by national organizations,
such as CARF and JCAHO. Please consult our website at
www.bancroftneurohealth.org for specific program accreditation
information.
Funding
Approval
N/A.
Banyan
School
Address
12 Hollywood
Avenue
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Phone: (973) 439-1919
Fax: (973) 439-1396
Web:
www.banyanschool.com
Contact
Mary Jo Saunders
Founded
1993
Joined NAPSEC 2000
Disabilities Served
Banyan School is a private,
non-profit, state approved elementary and middle school for students
with average or above average intelligence whose academic success
has been compromised by a primary learning disability. While the
term “learning disability” is very general, it does encompass many
factors that can impact a child’s education, including: dyslexia,
attention deficit disorder, visual/spatial processing difficulties,
auditory processing difficulties, speech and language difficulties,
short and/or long term memory difficulties, reading comprehensive, &
decoding difficulties, poor organization/study skills, and poor
social/communication skills.
Program
Description
Banyan School services learning
disabled students who have average or above average intelligence.
The curriculum focus of the program is to provide individualized
instruction within a small group setting. The professionally
trained staff uses multi-sensory methods and a wide range of
instructional materials.
Students receive instruction in
decoding, reading, language arts, writing, learning strategies,
science, and social studies. In addition they receive social skills
training, art, music, health, and physical education. All staff
members are certified in accordance with the State of New Jersey
requirements.
Students in the middle school follow
a departmentalized schedule during the day, changing teachers for
their various academic classes. Students in the elementary school
function in self-contained classrooms. Banyan School is approved by
the New Jersey State Department of Education to operate as a school
for educationally handicapped children.
Currently, Banyan
School serves 65 students in grades one through eight. These
students represent over 20 municipalities in central and northern
New Jersey. The school day hours are from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
In addition to our 10 month program,
Banyan offers an extended year program. The "Summer of Learning"
meets Monday through Thursday morning during the month of July. The
curriculum includes decoding, reading comprehension, language arts,
writing, math, and social skills.
Program
Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 6-19
Age at
Admission 6-19
I.Q. Range
Served 78-142
Program Day
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 3:1
Length of
Program 180 Days + 21
Extended Year
Current
Enrollment 120
Total
Capacity 130
Admission Procedures
-
Submit Testing: Psychological,
Educational
-
Review by Admissions Committee
-
Intake-Interview
-
5 Day Visit
-
Letter of Acceptance (Rolling
Admission)
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding
Approval
The
Benedictine School
Address
14299 Benedictine
Lane
Ridgely, MD 21660
Phone: (410) 634-2112
Fax: (410) 634-2640
Web:
www.benschool.org
Contact
Nancy McCloy
Founded
1995
Joined NAPSEC
1996
Disabilities Served
Mild to severe mental retardation.
autism, multiple disabilities.
Program Description
A comprehensive and well-integrated
educational and residential program supplemented by special services
which include: psychological, psychiatric; social work; counseling,
vocational/transitional services, speech and language services,
library/media art, assistive technology, computer training and lab,
adaptive physical education and aquatics, home economics, around the
clock nursing, and leisure education. Our primary goals for our
students are to prepare them for gainful and meaningful
vocational/employment activity and to make wise use of leisure time.
Program
Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age
Range Served 5-21
Age at Admission 5-19
I.Q. Range Served
Varies
Program
Day, Residential, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:4
Length of Program
211 Day; 240 Residential
Current Enrollment N/A
Total
Capacity 94
Admission Procedures
Contact Cindy Thornton, Admission coordinator at 410-634-2112,
ext.1130 or
admissions@benschool.org
Accreditation
Maryland State Department of Education, and Maryland Department of
Human Resources
Funding
Approval
Maryland State Department of
Education.
Bergen
Center for Child Development
Address
140 Park Street
Haworth, NJ 07641
Phone: (201) 385-4857
Fax: (201) 385-4997
Contact
Elizabeth Yeager
Founded
1968
Joined NAPSEC 1985
Disabilities Served
Autism, behavioral
disorders, learning disabilities, emotional disturbances and
multiple disabilities.
Program
Description
BCCD is a small, nonprofit special education school servicing a
varied student population; ages range from 5 to 21 years.
Specialized programs include Visual Arts, Music, Community Based
Instruction and Adaptive Physical Education. Related services
include speech Therapy, Counseling, Occupational Therapy and
Physical Therapy.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age
Range Served 5-21
Age at
Admission
5
I.Q.
Range Served N/A
Program Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:3
Length
of Program 10 months and
extended school year
Current
Enrollment
51
Total
Capacity
80
Admission Procedures
Interested districts forward admission materials to the Director,
who shares same with Social Worker, School Psychologist, Speech
Department, School Nurse and Reading Specialist. A determination is
made as to the appropriateness of the prospective student for our
program and
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding
Approval
State education agency.
Berkshire Hills Music Academy
Address
48 Woodbridge Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
Phone: (413) 540-9720
Fax: (413) 534-3875
Web:
www.berkshirehills.org
Contact
Ljuba Marsh
Founded
1999
Joined NAPSEC
2001
Disabilities Served
Learning, cognitive, and
developmental disabilities.
Program Description
Berkshire Hills Music Academy is a
post-secondary school with a college-like environment for
individuals with strong musical aptitude who have significant
learning disabilities. The school’s strength-based music-infused
curriculum is designed to promote gains in self-efficacy and job
readiness as well as to cultivate talents in the performing arts.
The 2-year Certificate Program assists young adults in the
transition to greater independence through an integrated curriculum
of academic, practical, prevocational, and musical studies. Music
in Careers (MIC) is a 1-year extension of the Certificate Program
that offers an intensive music vocational program with supported
apartment living. The Summer Program encourages potential
candidates for the school to try out a variety of musical and
enrichment activities.
Program
Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 16-30
Age at
Admission 18 (16 for
Summer Program)
I.Q. Range
Served Mild mental
retardation through low average
Program
Residential, Summer
Staff/Client
Ratio: 1:7
Length of
Program 9 Months; 2 week
Summer Program
Current
Enrollment 27
Total
Capacity 32
Admission Procedures
Information and application packet
sent upon request. Completed application form, with required
records, application fee, and audition video. Families are
encouraged to make a site visit. A personal interview with the
applicant and parent(s) is required. Meetings with local school
district teams and social service agencies as needed.
Accreditation
N/A
Funding
Approval
School districts in Massachusetts,
New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Departments of Vocational
Rehabilitation in New Hampshire, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and
Vermont. New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities.
501(c)(3) Non-Profit Institution.
Board of
Child Care -Strawbridge School
Address
3300
Gaither Road
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone: (410) 922-2100
Fax: (410) 496-5601
Founded
1994
Joined NAPSEC
1995
Disabilities Served
Emotionally disturbed.
Program Description
The Strawbridge School is approved by
the State of Maryland, Department of Education, as a non-public
education program serving the behavioral and academic needs of
emotionally disturbed adolescents in both day and residential
programs. The program is designed to integrate academic behavioral
and vocational goals to prepare students for a less restrictive
environment.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 10-21
Age at
Admission 10
I.Q. Range
Served Various
Program Day, Residential, Summer
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 2:9
Length of
Program 180 days,
Extended School Year, 5 week summer program
Current
Enrollment 63
Total
Capacity 180
Admission Procedures
Initial referrals are accepted from
local education agencies. Referrals are screened by the Director of
Education and Clinical Director.
Accreditation
Maryland State Department
of Education, COA, NCASES and EAGLE.
Funding
Approval
Maryland State Department of
Education and local education agencies.
Bonnie Brae School
Address
3415
Valley Road, PO Box 825
Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
Phone: (908) 647-4703
Fax: (908) 647-5021
Founded
1916
Joined NAPSEC
2001
Disabilities Served
Substance abuse, sexual abuse behavior
disorders, victims of sexual abuse, fire setting.
.
Program Description
Located on a 100 acre main campus in
Bernards Township, New Jersey, Bonnie Brae is a fully accredited,
nationally recognized psychiatric residential treatment and special
education center serving 97 boys, ages 8-18. In addition, a special
Community Based Transitional Residential Treatment Program in New
Brunswick, New Jersey provides independent living skills to those
youth transitioning from residential treatment back to the
community. A staff who focus daily on each student's damaged and
fragile confidence in his ability to learn, his education gaps and
remediation needs, and his under-socialized or disruptive
behavior. A challenging, yet manageable course of studies for each
student consisting of a basic academic core of classes in English,
Social Studies, mathematics, Science, Physical and Health Education
and the opportunity to learn the basics of media production, fine
arts and the activities of daily living. The boys served at Bonnie
Brae come from throughout New Jersey. Most of them have been
referred by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and arrive
at Bonnie Brae after an average of eight out-of-home placements
including juvenile shelters, foster homes and psychiatric hospitals.
They all have behavioral, psychiatric, school and community problems
that outpatient services, group homes, and other residential
treatment center have been able to treat.
In addition Bonnie Brae provides
specialized clinical treatment in the areas of:
Substance Abuse - A full array
of substances abuse assessment and treatment services licensed by
the State of New Jersey Division of Addiction services.
Sexual Abuse - Treatment for
residents adjudicated for sexually abusive behaviors. Clinical staff
are trained in the treatment of sexually abusive youth through the
Kempe Institute.
Victims of Sexual Abuse -
Individual and group counseling to youth who have been victims of
sexual abuse.
Fire Setting - Assessment and
treatment for youth with a history of fire setting.
A challenging, yet manageable course of studies for watch student
consisting of a basic academic core of classes in English, Social
Studies, Mathematics, Science, Physical and Health Education and the
opportunity to learn the basics of media production, fine arts and
the Activities of Daily Living.
A staff who focus daily on each student's damaged and fragile
confidence in his ability to learn, his education gasps and
remediation needs, and his under-socialized or disruptive behavior.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Male
Age Ranged Served: 8-18
Age at Admission 8
I.Q. Range
Served 70+
Program
Residential
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:7
Length of Program 10
months
Current Enrollment 92
Total
Capacity 92
Admission Procedure
-
Males between ages of 8-18.
-
Classified by a Child Study Team as
a student with behavioral disabilities
-
Full scale IQ 70
-
Minimum third grade reading
level.
-
No actively psychotic,
disorganized behavior, which requires a locked psychiatric
facility.
-
No physical or medical problems,
requiring full time hospitalization and/or 24 hour nursing
service.
-
Final determination regarding
acceptability of a resident with a chronic illness or physical
disability rests with the administrative team after consultation
with a pediatrician.
-
Public and private referrals are welcomed.
Accreditation
JCAHO.
Funding
Department of Education.
Boston
Higashi School
Address
800 North Main Street
Randolph, MA 02368
Phone: (781) 961-0800
Fax: (781) 961-0888
Web:
www.bostonhigashi.org
Contact
Michael L. Kelly
Founded
1987, in affiliation with Musashino Higashi
Gakuen in Tokyo, Japan,
(est. 1964)
Joined NAPSEC
1991
Disabilities Served
Autism spectrum disorder, including
autistic, autistic-like, pervasive development disorder, pervasive
developmental disorder- not otherwise specified, Asperger's
Syndrome.
Program Description
Boston Higashi School, Inc. is an
international program, serving individuals with autism spectrum
disorder. The school’s philosophy is based upon the acclaimed
tenets of Daily Life Therapy developed by the late Dr. Kiyo Kitahara
of Tokyo, Japan. This methodology provides children with social
development through group dynamics, the intermingling of aesthetics
and academics, and physical development. The goal of this
educational approach is for children to achieve social independence
and dignity.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Ranged Served: 3-22
Age at Admission 3-20
I.Q. Range
Served Below 40 to over
150
Program
Day, Residential
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:3
Length of Program Day:
217 days; Residential: 304 days
Current Enrollment 134
Total
Capacity 144
Admission Procedure
The Boston Higashi School admits
students throughout the year; however, candidates are encouraged to
apply prior to the beginning of each semester (Sept./Jan). The day
and residential program is open to students 3-22 years, The child
needs to have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder including
Autistic, Autistic-like, Pervasive Development Disorder, Pervasive
Developmental Disorder- Not Otherwise Specified, and Asperger's
Disorder. Please contact the admission department to obtain an
application at the address and telephone number above.
Accreditation
The National Commission for the
Accreditation of Special Education Services (NCASES), Massachusetts
Department of Education,
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Funding Approval
Massachusetts and Department of Education.
Boston Higashi School
Brehm Preparatory School
Address
1245 East Grand Avenue
Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone: (618) 457-0371
Fax: (618) 529-1248
Web:
www.brehm.org
Contact
Dr. Richard G. Collins
Founded
1982
Joined NAPSEC 1987
Disabilities Served
Learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit
hyperactive disorder, dyslexia, non verbal learning disabilities,
language disabilities, depression, and bi-polar.
Program Description
Our philosophy is that our students'
issues affect the whole family, not just the child. Each member of
the family is impacted by the struggles of students with LD/ADHD
issues. Parents become overwhelmed, first due to the issues which
impact family life and second due to a lack of understanding by
school systems, extended family members, and society in general as
to the needs of the child and the demands on parents.
Brehm's model of intervention focuses on
the "whole child." We focus on the academic, social, and emotional
needs of the students and the family. Our dorms are organized for
family living and function as independent family units. Our social
skills training program is centered in each dorm because our
students need to learn how to function as a productive and
contributing member in the dorms and at home. It is usually at home
that our students vent their daily frustrations because it is a safe
place for them to do so. We recognize this as a survival behavior.
Our students often develop survival
behaviors because they protect themselves against a perceived
hostile world where they are failures. These behaviors, which are
often negative in action or attitude, are the students' way of
surviving. Our task is to directly teach students the social skills
of how to say they are angry without getting in trouble for it. They
can do that by developing appropriate communication skills (social
skills), knowing what they are successful at (strengths) and knowing
what strategies they need to be more successful. They need an
opportunity to belong to a peer group which is not judgmental but
supportive. They need adults who understand their struggle and are
willing to work with them to develop the skills to be successful
socially and academically. Emotional healing occurs in the process
of the hard work with support.
Support and understanding for the child
take a major burden off the parents. In a boarding situation,
homework, chores, time management, organization skills, study
skills, etc., are more manageable because all the peers have the
same expectations. Participation in activities with peers is
contingent on performance in problem areas. Focus on the issues in
our environment is not a stigma because all students have similar
issues. The primary focus is on strengths which are utilized to
teach the student how to compensate for weak areas.
If your child has a need for a positive
peer group; greater structure on a daily basis; more direct
instruction in social skills; greater remedial efforts; and a
traditional high school academic experience, where he or she can
still be successful without a watered-down curriculum, you need to
check out a boarding school. If you as a parent need to be able to
have a normal family life and reclaim your family life because of
lack of support, you need to check out a boarding school.
We deal with families. We recognize the
stress and issues. We strive to provide normalization. We want our
families to enjoy their families. We wish you well on your search.
Give us a call about our program or other resources in your area.
Maybe we can help.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 11-19,
18-26 Options
Age at Admission All
I.Q. Range Served 80+ to
Exceptional/gifted: depending on program
Program
Day, Residential
Staff/Pupil Ratio N/A
Length of
Program Boarding 10
months
Current Enrollment 100
Total Capacity 105
Admission Procedures
Application, Testing and Interview.
Further information may be obtained on our web site at
www.brehm.org.
Accreditation
ISAACS, NAIS, NCA.
Funding Approval
Illinois State Board of Education.
Brehm Preparatory School
The Briarwood School
Address
12207 Whittington Drive
Houston, TX 77077
Phone: (281) 493-1070
Fax: (281) 493-1343
Web:
www.briarwoodschool.org
Contact
Carole C. Wills
Founded
1967
Joined NAPSEC 1992
Disabilities Served
Learning disabilities (average-above 10), mental retardation,
development disorders, autism, down syndrome.
Program Description
Private, non-profit school for
children with learning disabilities and development disorders (day
program, M-F, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., August – May).
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Ranged Served: 5-21
Age at Admission 5
I.Q. Range Served Average
to above (LD program); MR (Autistic, Down's, etc.)
Program Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio 5:1
Length of Program School
year (August - May); 176 days
Current Enrollment 300
Total Capacity 300
Admission Procedure
Submit application with
testing; informal screening visit to campus; formal conference with
parents at acceptance; rolling admissions.
Accreditation
Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Funding Approval
Non-profit (accept no governmental funding).
The Bridge Academy
Address
1958 B
Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Phone: (609) 844-0770
Fax: (609) 844-0773
Web:
www.banj.org
Contact
Susan Morris
Founded
2003
Joined NAPSEC
2005
Disabilities Served
Specific learning disabilities, other
health impairments, muscular dystrophy.
Program Description
Comprehensive Orton – Gillingham
based program offering a 3 to 1 ratio for students. Multi – sensory,
small group instruction with consistent cross content strategies
spans the curriculum.
Program
Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 8-18
Age at Admission Varied
8-17
I.Q. Range Served Average
to High Average
Program Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:3
Length of Program 180
days
Current Enrollment 60
Total Capacity 60
Admission Procedures
School district representative or
parent can submit recent (within 2 to 3 years) evaluations for
admissions committee to review. Records should include educational,
psychological, IEP, speech/language and any other relevant
evaluations. A follow-up review and new student interview is
conducted.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding
Approval
New Jersey Department of Education.
Brookfield Schools
Address
1009 Berlin Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Phone: (856) 795-8228
Fax: (856) 795-3009
Web:
www.brookfieldschools.org
Contact
Dr. Dorothy K. Van Horn
Founded 1976
Joined NAPSEC 1988
Disabilities Served
Emotionally disturbed, multiply
handicapped, other health impairments, learning disabilities.
Program Description
Programs from K-12 for students
classified ED. Innovative educational component with comprehensive
therapeutic intervention.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 5-21
Age at
Admission 5
I.Q. Range Served 70 -
140
Program Day, Extended
School Year
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:3
Length of
Program 180 Days – 10
Month, 30 day-Extended School Year
Current
Enrollment 193
Total Capacity 192
Admission Procedures
Districts submit application and
records. The Director of Admissions reviews and sets-up an
interview with the student and parent. Interview information is
reviewed with the administrative team to determine if the student
should be accepted.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
State Department of Education.
Other Locations
Brookfield Academy, Cherry Hill, NJ
Brookfield Elementary, Camden, NJ
Transition to College Program,
Blackwood, NJ
C
The Calais School
Address
45
Highland Avenue
Whippany, NJ
07981
Phone: (973) 884-2030
Fax: (973) 884-0460
Web:
www.thecalaisschool.org
Contact
David Leitner
Founded
1970
Joined NAPSEC
2000
Disabilities Served
Special Education for students who
are neurologically impaired and/or emotionally disturbed.
Program Description
Private, non-profit special education
school in Whippany, New Jersey. Small class size, highly structured
behavior modification program. Individualized instruction. Extended
year summer program available.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 5-21
Age at
Admission N/A
I.Q. Range Served
65-130+ (average 90-100)
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:5
Length of Program
180 days
Current Enrollment
174
Total Capacity
175
Admission Procedure
Sending school districts refer
students to the Calais School. The principal and/or specialist then
schedules an in-take if the student seems appropriate and is
interested, follow-up meetings are scheduled to determine a program.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
Sending School district and State of
New Jersey pay full tuition.
The Camelot Schools
Address
5135 Trillium Boulevard
Hofffman Estates, IL 60192
Phone:
(224) 402-7422
Fax:
(224) 402-7407
Web:
www.camelotforkids.org
Contact
Rella
Peeler
Founded
1971
Joined NAPSEC
1983
Disabilities Served
Autism spectrum disorders, mental
retardation, other health impaired, social/emotional disorders,
mental illness, traumatic brain injury, specific learning
disabilities.
Program Description
The autism program uses an eclectic
approach to education due to the diversity of the needs of the
children on the spectrum. The program includes intensive
occupational therapy with sensory breaks throughout the day,
intensive speech/language therapy, music therapy, social skills
training, prevocational and vocational instruction, life skills
activities and a functional academic curriculum. The structure of
TEACCH is utilized along with DIR (Developmental, Individual
Differences, Relationship-based) Floortime, Discrete Trial and RDI
(relationship Development Intervention. Boardmaker pictures/PECS and
augmented communication devices, along with signing, are utilized
for language development. The goal for the children who are not in
the autism program is to provide an optimal environment where the
students can maintain their academic learning at a level comparable
to public school classmates while at the same time developing the
behaviors and life skills for successful living in their home,
school and community. The curriculum I is modeled after the public
school, with modification sand individualization in the instruction.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 5-21
Age at Admission 5
I.Q. Range Served
40 and above
Program
Day, Residential, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio
Autism 1:1, Other 1:3
Length of Program 205
school year; 365 residential
Current Enrollment School
80/residential 44
Total Capacity
School 110/48
Admission Procedures
The referral agency sends a referral
packet which is reviewed by the administrative team. If the child
appears appropriate for the program, an interview and tour are
arranged. Once these are completed, the decision is made regarding
placement by the Camelot team, guardian and referring agency. If
the child is accepted, a nursing assessment and psychosocial
evaluation are completed. For children on the autism spectrum, the
C.A.R.S. and /or ASAS Instruments are administered. These
assessments determine which unit the child is assigned to and who
the therapist will be.
Accreditation
National North (NCA) Central
Association, Joint Commission on Accreditation on Healthcare
Organizations (JCAHO).
Funding Approval
The State approves funding for
therapy day school. Also funded by insurance, private pay and court
system.
Casa
Pacifica
Address
1722 South Lewis Road
Camarillo, CA 93012
Phone: (805)
445-7872
Fax: (805) 445-7834
Web:
www.casapacifica.org
Contact
Scott Mastroianni
Founded
1994
Joined NAPSEC 2008
Disabilities Served
Emotionally disturbed.
Program Description
Casa Pacifica non-public school provides a California
standards-based program serving children grades 1-12 who either are
enrolled in Casa Pacifica's residential program or are day students
form the community. Because these students are youth who
present with severe emotional and behavioral issues, Casa Pacifica
offers a highly structured setting with a faculty to student ratio
of approximately 1:3. All of the teachers are either
credentialed or are completing their credentials in an approved
university program.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
6-18
Age at Admission
6-18
I.Q. Range Served
Average range
Program
Day, Residential, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:3
Length of Program
180 school days; 30 summer school days
Current Enrollment
46
Total Capacity 50
Admission Procedures
-
All students entering the nonpublic school must arrive with an
appropriate Individualized Education Plan which reflects a
disability warranting placement in the nonpublic school setting.
-
All students entering the nonpublic school must be accompanied
with current transcript records of past academic pursuits.
-
Before entering into the nonpublic school program, all high
school records are to be evaluated for the following: a)
complete records containing information from all potential
schools of attendance; b) appropriate future coursework required
to meet the expectations of the student's home district.
-
Within 24 hours of receiving a student into the program,
requests for further transcripts will be faxed to all high
schools of attendance.
-
No transcript will be accepted from the student or family of the
student unless it possesses an unbroken seal from the sending
school.
Accreditation
WASC, COA
Funding Approval
State and school districts, and private donations.
Catholic Children's Home
Address
1400 State Street
Alton, IL 62002
Phone: (618) 465-3594
Fax: (618) 465-4023
Web:
www.altoncch.org
Contact
Candace
Hovey
Founded
School -
1971, Organization - 1879
Joined NAPSEC 1983
Disabilities Served
Emotionally disturbed, other health
impaired, learning disabled and mental illness.
Program Description
Special day school for students
grades Kindergarten through 12th eligible as emotionally
disturbed. May have concomitant learning disabilities, other health
impairments or mental impairments. Small class size with individual
attention. Therapeutic environment including Art Therapy,
Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Music Therapy and
counseling.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 5-21
Age at Admission Varies
I.Q. Range Served 70
Program
Day, Residential, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:2
Length of Program 176
school year; 30 extended school year
Current Enrollment 110
Total Capacity 115
Admission Procedures
School districts refer students after
placement meeting decision is made for a special day school. IEP
meeting is conducted at Catholic Children’s Home.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
Illinois State Board of Education.
Celebrate the Children
Address
345 South Main Street
Wharton, NJ 07885
Phone: (973)
989-4033
Fax: (973)
895-7451
Web:
www.celebratethechildren.org
Contact
Monica
Osgood
Founded
2004
Joined NAPSEC 2008
Disabilities Served
Autism, developmentally disabled, oppositional defiant disorder,
attention deficit disorder, Down's Syndrome, language disorders,
communication delays other health impairments, obsessive-compulsive
disorder.
Program Description
Our program operates Monday through Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm and
9:00-12:00 on Fridays, September-June. An extended year program is
offered during the summer. Celebrate the Children is an eclectic
program designed to meet the needs of the individual child. The
backbone of the program is the Developmental Individual Relationship
based (DIR) intervention created by Drs. Stanley Greenspan and
Serena Wieder. However, sensory integration, structured social
skills training, behavior modification techniques, speech and
language, and academics (based on New Jersey’s Core Curriculum
Content Standards) make up our comprehensive curriculum.
The basis of DIR is to help children achieve regulation through
relationships while providing them with the foundations needed for
all learning. These foundations include the ability to sustain
attention to activities and interactions, engage in interactions
through a range of emotions, develop adaptive and coping strategies,
be initiators of independent ideas and have the ability to sequence
these ideas in meaningful ways, develop a good sense of self and the
ability to string together ideas and social interactions to problem
solve, to think and play symbolically and understand emotions, to
use creativity and imagination, to think abstractly, reason and
problem solve. Individual, specific language, social, behavioral,
academic and workplace readiness skills are layered upon these
foundations. All skills are targeted through motivating,
experience-based interactions with staff and peers.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
3-19
Age at Admission Varies
I.Q. Range Served Varies
Program
Day, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio N/A
Length of Program
September-June; in addition to a summer program
Current Enrollment N/A
Total Capacity N/A
Admission Procedures
If you would like your child to be considered for admissions at
Celebrate the Children, the first step would be to
have your current school district
mail a request for consideration, with as much information
regarding your child as possible (i.e. functioning level, diagnosis,
etc.). Parents are also welcome to provide this information,
however, the school district must
be involved in the circle of communication.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
N/A.
Center
School
Address
319 North
Third Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
Phone: (732) 249-3355
Fax: (732) 249-1928
Web:
www.thecenterschool.com
Contact
Marcie Fiorentino
Founded
1971
Joined NAPSEC 1985
Disabilities Served
Learning and emotional disorders, autism, other health impairments,
multiple disabilities.
Program Description
Therapeutic program specializing in learning and emotional
challenges.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 6-18
Age at Admission N/A
I.Q. Range Served N/A
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio
2:11
Length of
Program 180 days
Current Enrollment
140
Total Capacity
180
Admission Procedures
Refer to
www.thecenterschool.com.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
New Jersey State Education Agency.
Chapel
Haven, Inc.
Address
1040
Whalley Avenue
New Haven, CT 06510
Phone: (203) 397-1714
Fax: (203) 392-3698
Web:
www.chapelhaven.org
Contact
Betsey
Parlato
Founded
1972
Joined NAPSEC 1992
Disabilities Served
Autism,
Learning disabilities, mild mental retardation, and/or mild
neurological impairments.
Program Description
Three comprehensive, individualized programs located in Connecticut
and Arizona for young adults who desire independence. These
transitional two year residential programs provide experiential
learning in practical academics, job development, apartment living,
social interaction and help with college. Students transition into a
community apartment after successful acquisition of the functional
skills necessary for independent living. Follow-up lifelong support
services in vocational and life skills are offered with a strong
recreational and continuing education component. All programs are
for ages 18+ with a focus on Social Communicative Competence and are
year round.
Program Profile
Enrollment Coed
Age Range Served 18
- lifetime
Age at Admission 18
I.Q. Range Served 60 and
up
Program Residential to Community Independent Living
Staff/Pupil Ratio
Cognitive - 1:8; Asperger's 1:3
Length of Program 365
days
Current Enrollment
Cognitive
29; Asperger's 15; AZ 25
Total Capacity
69
Admission Procedures
Applicants and their families are
generally required to tour Chapel Haven and interview before
applying. Application packages can be obtained at the tour by
request.
Accreditation
CARF (Commission on Accreditation of
Rehabilitation Facilities).
Funding Approval
Connecticut State Department of
Education (New Jersey, Vermont,
Massachusetts, and Rhode Island),
Department of Children Youth Services, Licensed by the Department of
Developmental Disabilities.
Traditional Pro
Chapel Hill Academy
Address
31 Chapel Hill Academy
Lincoln Park, NJ 07045
Phone: (973) 784-4787
Fax: (973) 784-4788
Web:
www.chapelhillacademy.net
Contact
Thomas Celli
Founded
1993
Joined
NAPSEC
2005
Disabilities Served
Students with emotional, behavioral
and learning disabilities.
Program Description
Full academic program including,
remedial services, therapeutic art, individual and group counseling,
behavior modification program, community service program, speech
therapy, social skills class, in school work program and parent
association groups.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 5-14
Age at
Admission N/A
I.Q. Range Served
N/A
Program
Day and Summer
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 1:3
Program
Length: 200
Current
Enrollment 105
Total
Capacity 120
Admission Procedures
Child Study Team Meeting.
Accreditation
Middle States.
Funding
New Jersey State Approved School.
The Chartwell Center
Address
4239 Camp
Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: (540) 899-2478
Fax: (540) 899-2416
Web:
www.chartwellcenter.us
Contact
Dr. Terry Johnson
Founded
1999
Joined NAPSEC 2004
Disabilities Served
Autism and related disorders
Program Description
The Chartwell Center provides direct educational services to
children with autism and related disorders and offers training and
technical support to teachers and other professionals
Program
Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 3-12
Age at Admission 3
I.Q. Range Served N/A
Program Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:2
Length of Program 10
Months
Current Enrollment 20
Total Capacity 20
Admission Procedures
Applications are accepted at any time throughout the year. The
screening process includes receipt of print evaluations, home and/or
school visits and parent interviews. Qualified students are
eligible for admission regardless or race, religion, national or
ethnic background.
Accreditation
N/A
Funding
Approval
State of Louisiana.
Child Development
Center
Address
60 West Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Phone: (973) 429-8110
Fax: (973) 680-9650
Contact
Clara Litovsky
Founded
1973
Joined
NAPSEC
1998
Disabilities Served
Emotional disturbances, behavioral
disorders, and autism/pervasive development disorder. Secondary
disabilities include learning disabilities, attention
deficit/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and
neurologically-based developmental disorders.
Program Description
The Child Development Center offers a
comprehensive therapeutic and educational specialized program to
students from northern and central New Jersey. Individualized
educational programs are designed to help youngsters maximize their
potential by strengthening academic, emotional, and social skills.
Program offerings include participation in the arts, technology, and
school-wide projects. Preparation for transition to students’ local
school districts, post-secondary education, or vocational training
is emphasized. Support services are provided by a
multi-disciplinary team that includes individual/group counseling,
speech therapy, and learning disability remediation. Parent support
services are available. Bilingual services are provided to Hispanic
students and families.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 5-21
Age at
Admission 5-18
I.Q. Range
Served 70-130
Program
Day
Staff Pupil
Ratio: 2:5
Length of
Program 180 Days
Current
Enrollment 75
Total
Capacity 80
Admission Procedures
Local school districts and/or family
can initiate referral process. Relevant student records are
reviewed then followed by an interview of student and
parent(s)/guardian(s). Pre-referral site visits are available by
appointment. Rolling admissions available on a 12-month basis.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
New Jersey State Department of
Education.
Children's Center of Monmouth County
Address
1115 Green Grove Road
Neptune, NJ 07753
Phone: (732) 922-0228
Fax: (732) 922-8133
Web:
www.ccprograms.com
Contact
George Scheer
Founded
1990
Joined NAPSEC 1993
Disabilities Served
Multiple disabilities, autism, and mental retardation.
Program Description
The Children's Center offers
educational programs and related services for students with autism
and multiple disabilities. Depending on the age and functioning
level of the students, the program may be either primarily
developmentally based or functionally based. Related services are
provided through a collaborative team model, which enhances
coordination and communication between the classroom and therapy
programs. Older students may participate in a prevocational and
life skills program, which includes placement in community-based job
sites as well as job sites within the school. Instruction is based
on current theoretical models and relies heavily on applied behavior
analysis for students with autism. Home training services are also
available along with speech and language, occupational, and physical
therapies. Augmentative communication services are also available.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 3-21
Age at Admission 3-21
I.Q. Range Served Up to
70
Program Day, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:2
Length of Program 214
Current Enrollment 472
Total Capacity 535
Admission Procedures
Admissions made through local public school districts.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
New Jersey Department of Education.
The Children's
Guild
Address
6802 McClean Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21234
Phone: (410) 444-3800
Fax: (410) 444-0612
Web:
www.childrensguild.org
Contact
Dr. Andrew L. Ross
Founded
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