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Table of
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NAPSEC Member Programs -
Sections H through M
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Geographical Distribution of NAPSEC Member Programs
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to Membership Directory A- G
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to Membership Directory N - R
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to Membership Directory S - Z
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H
Hallen School
Address
97 Centre Avenue
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Phone: (914) 636-6600
Fax: (914) 633-4089
Web:
www.hallenschool.com
Contact
Dr. Priscilla Feir
Founded 1976
Joined NAPSEC 1988
Disabilities Served
Children classified with emotional
disturbances, learning disabilities, speech and language
impairments, neurological impairments, and children exhibiting
autistic characteristics.
Program Description
A K-12 special education school
offering a sound academic program in a therapeutic setting. The
supportive work program, grades 9-12 yields an IEP Diploma. All
classes except academic grades 9-12 are self-contained. Grades 9-12
are served by a combination of special education and academically
certified teachers. Each child has an in-house psychotherapist and
a speech therapist.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 5-21
Age at Admission 5
I.Q. Range Served 70-150
– low average to superior
Program
Day, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:1:6,2:1:6,1:1:12,1:2:12 (1:3)
Length of Program 180
plus summer (30)
Current Enrollment 285
Total Capacity 290
Admissions Procedures
CSE sends packet of evaluation to admissions. Parent/guardian
and child are interviewed.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
New York Education Department.
Hannah
More School
Address
12039 Reisterstown Road
Reisterstown, MD 21136-0249
Phone: (410) 526-5000
Fax: (410) 526-7631
Web:
www.hannahmore.org
Contact
Mark Waldman
Founded
1978
Joined NAPSEC
1984
Disabilities Served
Emotional disabilities, learning
disabilities, and pervasive development disorders.
Program Description
The program at Hannah More School is
a comprehensive combination of academic, vocational, and therapeutic
services designed to meet each student’s complex needs. The program
also includes the comprehensive Decker Career Technology Education
Program with skills training in five areas: horticulture; culinary
arts; building trades; automotive maintenance; and information and
communications.
Programs and services are administered by a professional and
supportive staff, including teachers, teacher assistants, and
clinicians. The academic, clinical services, and technology
programs are tailored to meet each student’s needs through the
development and implementation of an Individualized Education Plan
(IEP). The IEP identifies specific goals and objectives to be met
by each student during the course of the year. Through diagnostic
prescriptive services, classroom instruction, and individualized
programming, the special education program builds upon students'
academic strengths while working to overcome their weaknesses. The
program helps each student develop to his/her fullest potential.
The clinical program includes
comprehensive services; individual, group and family therapy;
expressive therapies, and psychological, psychiatric, drug/alcohol
and social work services. A crisis resource program is available to
provide immediate counseling when students experience difficulty in
the classroom. Hannah Moore operates three school's in Anne Arundel
county. The Schools are the Chesapeake High School, Severn River
High School, and Severna Park High School.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 11-21
Age at Admission 11-18
I.Q. Range Served At
least average intellectual potential
Program
Day, Summer, Clinic
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:3
Length of Program 10
months
Current Enrollment 155
Total Capacity
155
Admission Procedures
All referrals should be addressed to
the attention of Carolyn Martin, Admissions Director. A screening
interview is conducted by the admissions team (admissions director
and social worker) with the student and parents. The student's case
is reviewed by the admissions committee composed of the president,
director of education, principal, director of clinical services and
admissions team. Enrolled students are assigned a treatment team
consisting of the homeroom teacher, teacher assistant, and social
worker.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
Maryland State Department of
Education.
 The
Harbour School
Address
1277 Green Holly Drive
Annapolis, MD 21409
Phone: (410) 974-4248
Fax: (410) 757-3722
Web:
www.harbourschool.org
Contact
Dr. Linda J. Jacobs
Founded 1982
Joined NAPSEC 1993
Disabilities Served
Learning disabilities, high
functioning autism, language impaired, ADHD.
Program Description
The Harbour School provides a highly
individualized 200 day instructional program with an emphasis on
preparing students for the transition to work and/or post-secondary
education.
Other Location
11257 Dolfield Boulevard, Owings
Mills, MD 21117, Phone - 443-394-3760, Fax - 443-394-3765.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 6-21
Age at Admission Any
within range
I.Q. Range Served 70-140
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:4
Length of Program 200
days
Current Enrollment 160
Total Capacity 160
Admission Procedures
1. View website, request print materials
2.
Parental visit at the school
3.
Submit written application & records
4.
Student visits for 3 days
5.
Admission decision is made, parents informed & then decide
Accreditation
Maryland State Department of Education.
Funding Approval
Maryland State Department of Education, local school system, and
private funding.
Harmony Hill School
Address
63 Harmony Hill Road
Chepachet, RI 02814
Phone: (401) 949-0690
Fax: (401) 949-2060
Web:
www.hhs.org
Contact
Dr. Janice DeFrances
Founded
1962
Joined NAPSEC 1973
Disabilities Served
Behavioral disorders and learning disabilities.
Program Description
Harmony Hill School provides a very
special environment where children and youth are offered an
opportunity to become productive, self-sustaining individuals. They
may display behavior disorders, encounter social problems or
experience school failures due to extreme learning disabilities.
Many may have suffered from abuse and/or neglect. A true spirit of
commitment from a highly trained professional and caring staff is
infused throughout the focused and intensive treatment provided for
the children and youth in their care. This spirit assists in
motivating positive learning, gives them direction, strength to grow
and change, and provides them with a strong foundation on which to
build positive futures.
The school attempts to make this
vision a positive reality for each student through a teamwork
approach. Education, Social Services and Residential/Day Services
staff work together and in concert with other professionals and
agencies for the benefit of each student. Together, they address
the specific needs and monitor the highly specialized services that
each student requires. This results in a “whole child” approach to
treatment. Every aspect of each student’s life is considered when
goals are developed, thus giving him the best opportunity for
sustained success. An ongoing component to a student’s program is to
offer family support through family therapy sessions.
Differentiated instruction, clinical
therapy, an extended day treatment program, career education,
technology education, summer program, community work experience and
an adventure based challenge course are some of the options
available for optimum growth experiences at Harmony Hill School.
The facility has a transitional unit for those students who are
nearing discharge from the program as well as a community home, in a
neighboring town, for students who are ready for
semi-independent/independent living. In addition, intensive
specialized treatment is offered to students who have been sexually
aggressive and to students who have fire setting issues.
A division of Harmony Hill School,
Psychological Diagnostic Associates, offers an array of services to
the greater Rhode Island community including academic assessment,
psychiatric evaluations, psychological assessment, functional
behavioral assessment and neuropsychological assessment.
Harmony Hill School is currently
exploring options to expand its programs of service to include
aftercare and treatment for pervasive developmental disorders.
Program Profile
Enrollment Males
Age Range Served 8-18
Age at Admission 8-17
I.Q. Range Served
Average to high average
Program
Day, Residential, Summer, Group Home
Staff/Pupil Ratio 4:1
Length of Program 8
months to 18 months
Current Enrollment 62
Residential; 21 Day; 5 Group Home
Total Capacity 64
Residential; 25 day; 5 Group Home
Admission Procedures
The admissions decision in each
applicant’s case is made based on an examination of the information
obtained in the initial referral package and at the Pre-Admission
interview. The Admissions Director evaluates this information in
consultation with an interdisciplinary team taking into
consideration the HHS intake criteria and current services and
population. The decision is made on the basis of whether or not
they believe HHS can provide appropriate services to the individual
applicant in question.
Students are generally referred from
State Child Welfare Agencies or Special Education Offices. Referral
by these agencies indicates that placement at HHS has been
determined as the least restrictive level of treatment required for
the youth. (A complete package of required admissions materials
will be sent to any potential referral source upon request.) Upon
receipt of a complete referral package, the Admissions Director, a
licensed clinician, or the Executive Director screens the package.
If the youth does not meet admission criteria, the referral source
is informed of the reason in a timely manner. If the youth is
appropriate for the HHS program based on admissions criteria, and
space is available or will be available within a reasonable time,
the Admissions Secretary schedules an interview. HHS will notify
the referral source of potential alternatives for placement in the
event there is a waiting list and the referral source requests
assistance.
A thorough pre-admission screening is
completed by a team member prior to the interview and shared with
two trained senior employees who were chosen to conduct the
Pre-Admission interview. The interview is conducted with the parent
/ guardian, youth and a representative of the referring source
agency. Participants are given a tour of the facilities and
questions regarding the school and program will be answered. If
additional information is needed for a decision, parents and
referring agency representatives will be informed. The Admissions
Package and this Admissions Manual will be supplied at the
Pre-Admission interview.
After the interview, these staff
members meet with the Admissions Director and the team makes an
admissions decision. If at any point during the process any member
of the admissions team has a questions involving the expertise of a
particular relevant discipline, then the Nurse, Chief Clinical
Psychologist, Consulting Psychiatrist and/or staff Substance Abuse
Specialist will be called in to consult prior to an admissions
decision. The purpose of consultation would be to address and
further assess medical, psychological, psychiatric, substance abuse
issues / concerns. Within three workdays of the interview, or
receipt of additional needed information, the referring agency will
be advised of the Admissions decision. A letter of acceptance will
detail the approximate admissions date.
Discharges from HHS are classified in
three ways: scheduled, HHS initiated and Agency/Sponsor initiated.
Whichever basis a discharge has, its purpose is to assist the
student to better pursue his education, treatment and personal
growth. A discharge, on whichever basis, must be construed as a
“change in placement” under PL 94-142 and the student’s discharge
planning is carried out with parents and the referring agency in
coordination with the service agencies who will continue services.
It is the policy of HHS to avoid and prevent the necessity of
unplanned discharges whenever it is within the school’s capacity to
do so. Contact Admissions Director at (401) 949-0690.
Accreditation
NCASES & COA.
Funding Approval
Rhode Island/Connecticut Department for Children Youth and
Family (DCYF).
Heartspring
Address
8700 East 29th Street,
North
Wichita, KS 67226
Phone: (316) 634-8700
Web:
www.heartspring.org
Contact
Dr. Gary
Singleton
Founded
1934
Joined NAPSEC
1973
Disabilities Served
Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, mental
retardation, pervasive developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy,
down syndrome, blindness, hearing impairments, communication
deficits and those with a dual diagnosis.
Program Description
Heartspring is a worldwide center for
children with special needs. We are a not-for-profit residential
and day school serving children ages 5 through 21, from across the
country. Many students come to Heartspring with developmental
disabilities such as autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, communication
disorders, blindness, hearing impairments, cerebral palsy and those
with a dual diagnosis. In conjunction with our functional academic
curriculum, we also focus on the challenging behaviors and
communication deficits often associated with these disabilities.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 5-21
Age at
Admission Must be at
least five years old
for Residential placement
I.Q. Range
Served Moderate to Severe
Program
Day, Residential, Summer
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 1:1 up to 1:3
Length of
Program 12 months (seven
week summer program)
Current
Enrollment 50
Total
Capacity Varies
Admission Procedures
Please contact our Cara Rapp Director
of Admissions at 800-835-1043 or email admissions@heartspring.org
Accreditation
National Commission for the
Accreditation of Special Education Services (NCASES), Kansas
Department of Health and Environment, Kansas State Department of
Education.
Funding Approval
Kansas Department of Education,
Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and education/social
services agencies in a number of states.
Hillcrest Educational Centers
Address
788 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: (413) 449-7924
Fax: (413) 443-0143
Web:
www.hillcresteducationalcenters.org
Contact Gerard
E. Burke
Founded
1985
Joined NAPSEC 1995
Disabilities Served
Developmental delay, intellectual impairment, neurological
impairment, communication & physical impairments, psychiatric
disorders, aggression, self-abusive, fire setting and sexual
abuse/offending.
Program Description
Hillcrest Center specializes in the
treatment of boys and girls with a variety of severe behavioral
problems such as: aggression, self-abuse, fire setting, and sexually
reactive behaviors. Clients at the Center typically are stepping
down from psychiatric hospitals or laterally from other residential
programs. An
Intensive Treatment Unit "ITU" specializes in the treatment of boys
& girls (6-18) with severe behavioral and emotional problems. The
ITU may be utilizes as: 1. Crisis management for children currently
in our care 2. Assessment of outside children prior to placement at
one of our other programs, and; 3. Evaluation purposes (fire
setter, educational, psychosexual, etc.)
Program
Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 6-21
Age at Admission 6-18
I.Q. Range Served 60 and
above
Program
Day, Residential
Staff/Pupil Ratio
Academic - 1:2, Residential - 1:3, Overnight - 1:5
Length of Program 356
Current Enrollment 174
Total Capacity 189
Admission Procedures
To refer a child, please provide the
following: psychosocial history, current psychiatric evaluation
(with diagnosis); current psychological evaluation; sexual
abuse/offender evaluations medical histories and immunization
record as well as current IEP. After a review of packet, an
interview will be scheduled. If the child is found appropriate after
the interview, an acceptance letter and consent forms will be faxed
to a legal guardian for completion. Intake to be schedule after
interstate compact and completed admissions forms are returned to
Hillcrest.
Accreditation
Joint Commission.
Funding Approval
Social Services, Board of Education.
Other Campuses
Brookside, Great Barrington, MA
Hillcrest Center, Lenox, MA
High Point and Intensive Treatment
Unit, Lenox, MA
HMS
School for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Address
4400 Baltimore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (215) 222-2566
Fax: (215) 222-1889
Web:
www.hmsschool.org
Contact
Dr. Diane L. Gallagher
Founded 1882
Joined NAPSEC 1984
Disabilities Served
HMS School enrolls children and youth
with severe motor disabilities resulting from cerebral palsy or
traumatic brain injury in their developing years. Most students
have additional disabilities, including mental retardation,
speech/language disability, visual or hearing impairments.
Program Description
HMS School offers day and residential (5 and 7 day) programs for
students with complex needs whose primary disability is Cerebral
Palsy or traumatic brain injury. The school's purpose is to provide
highly individualized special education and intensive coordinated
therapy-i.e., speech/language, occupational, physical, recreation
and music therapy. Children with severe disabilities need to
develop, learn and increase functional living skills. HMS School
emphasizes the use of computers, augmentative communication aids
(electronic and manual), therapeutic seating and/or powered mobility
and other assistive devices in the overall education program. The
school also provides social/emotional support, peers and role
models, community participation and Extended School Year (ESY)
programs. On-site 24 hour nursing and medical support is provided.
Established tuition rates do not include costs for 1:1 aide for
learning or medical support, 1:1 nursing staff, nor any portion of
the ESY program that runs usually from the last week of June through
the first week of August.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 2-21
Age at
Admission 2-20
I.Q. Range
Served N/A
Program
Day, Residential, Extended School Year
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 1:1, 1:6
Length of
Program 10 months,
Extended School Year
Current
Enrollment 57
Total
Capacity 65
Admission Procedures
Contact executive director, director
of education, or social worker to arrange a tour of the school.
Submit all current educational and medical records for review by
admissions committee. If appropriate, an evaluation visit will be
scheduled, at which the time multi-disciplinary team, will assess
the applicant and make recommendations for an education and therapy
program.
Accreditation
Pennsylvania State Board of Private Academic Schools.
Funding Approval
Pennsylvania Department of Education,
Bureau of Special Education, and New Jersey Department of Education.
 HollyDELL
School
Address
610 Hollydell Drive
Hurffville, NJ 08080
Phone: (856) 582-5151
Fax: (856) 582-5055
Web: www.hollydell.org
Contact
Gracanne Ryan
Founded
1951
Joined NAPSEC 1993
Disabilities Served
Preschool disabilities, multiple disabilities, physical
challenges, medical fragility, developmental delays.
Program Description
HollyDell provides educational,
social, emotional, therapeutic and community –based programs for
individuals ages birth to adult with multiple disabilities.
Services include occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech
therapy, augmentative communication, wheelchair ordering & fitting,
community-based instruction, medical services, family counseling,
information and referral, pottery, and music instruction.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 3 to
adult
Age at Admission Varies
I.Q. Range Served Below
normal
Program
Day, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:3
Length of
Program 210 days
(educational); 230 (adult)
Current Enrollment
140
Total Capacity
175
Admission Procedures
Please contact the Director of Education to arrange a visitation
which includes a tour of our facility and the opportunity to meet
our staff . Educational and medical records should be forwarded to
us form the students' current school district.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
New Jersey State Department of Education, New Jersey Division of
Developmental Disabilities.
Holmstead School
Address
14 Hope Street
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Phone: (201) 447-1696
Fax: (201) 447-4608
Web:
www.holmstead.org
Contact Patricia
G. Whitehead
Founded 1970
Joined NAPSEC 1986
Disabilities Served
Adolescents with emotional disturbances.
Program Description
The Holmstead School provides an
educational and therapeutic milieu, emphasizing innovative and
flexible education for bright adolescents who need to be challenged
in order to change their motivation and performance. Students at
The Holmstead School who achieve both academic success and
behavioral growth are encouraged to remain in the program through
their senior year. At that time, diplomas are issued by the sending
district, and certificates of completion are issued by The Holmstead
School.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 13-18
Age at Admission 13-18
I.Q. Range Served Average
and up
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 1:8
Length of Program 2 years
Current
Enrollment 75
Total
Capacity 75
Admission Procedures
Referrals through child study team representing local public school
sending district.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
New Jersey State Department of Education.
Horizon High School,
Division of Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey
Address
71-77 Okner Parkway
Livingstone, NJ 07039
Phone: (973) 535-1999
Fax: (973) 535-1268
Web:
www.cpnj.org
Contact
Carolann Garafola
Founded
1953
Joined NAPSEC 2004
Disabilities Served
Students with traumatic brain injury, genetic disorders, seizure
disorders, cerebral palsy, developmental disorders, the autism
spectrum, and medically fragile
Program Description
Horizon High School is an 11.5-month program with a full day of
functional learning to support the academics program based on the NJ
Core Curriculum Content Standards. Breakfast and lunch programs are
offered on-site based on the nutritional standards set by the State
of New Jersey. Students are provided with not only the academic
program, but also with physical, occupational and speech therapies
services supported by an aquatic therapy program, fitness program,
Yoga for students with special needs, Job Coaching to 15 off-site
locations in the Essex County area and job site opportunities within
the school setting. Students change classes for English, Math,
Science, Social Studies, Life Skills, Visual and Performing Arts,
World Culture, Dance and Drama and Adaptive Physical Education.
Support Services are also offered through the Behavior Department
with a Behavior Specialist, a part-time social worker, an
Augmentative Communication Specialist, a Food Services Coordinator,
a Durable Medical Equipment Specialist and a Nursing Department.
Clinics are held throughout the year and include a Physiatrist
Clinic, Pediatric Neuro-developmental Clinic, Dental Clinic, Dental
Hygiene Clinic, Eye Clinic and Eye Glass Clinic. In addition to the
support programs, monthly events such as a Harvest Festival,
Thanksgiving Luncheon, Volleyball competition, Basketball
competition, holiday dances, field day and participation in Special
Olympics provide social opportunities for students. Lastly, students
engage in the following clubs on a monthly basis: Yearbook, the
Horizon Café (a snack restaurant), Game Club, Sensory Club, Student
Council, Tech Club, Newspaper Club, Science Club and Art/Dance Club.
The High School also has three wheelchair accessible vans that are
used for field trips and job coach sampling. HHS has a very active
Parent-Teacher-Therapy Association (PTTA) which helps with
fundraising to support the program.
Program
Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 14-21
Age at Admission 14
I.Q. Range Served 85 and
up
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio 3:1
Length of Program 210
Current Enrollment 80
Total Capacity 115
Admission Procedures
Students are admitted in the following manner: A parent or school
district will call the Administrative Offices of Horizon High School
to tour the program. The district sends records to the Principal.
Once the files are reviewed, an Intake appointment is set up for the
student, family and the district representative to come to Horizon
High School for a review of the needs of the student, a formal
meeting with the Principal, School Nurse, therapists and a special
education teacher. The family and district case manager will discuss
and answer a series of questions in order to assess what it is that
the family wants and how the program can meet the student’s needs.
The student is separated from the family for an observational
assessment with the therapists and teacher. Once this part of the
process is completed, the Intake Team meets to discuss if Horizon
High School can meet the Individualized Education Plan for the
student. The district is notified, a letter of acceptance and a
contract are sent to the district and once transportation
arrangements are made, the student starts in the program.
Accreditation
New Jersey Department of Education, Middle
States Association for Schools and Colleges, Commission on the
Accreditation of Rehabilitative
Facilities.
Funding Approval
Locan school districts fund tuition.
The Horizons School
Address
2018 15th Avenue
South
Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone: (205) 322-6606
Fax: (205) 322-6605
Web:
www.horizonsschool.org
Contact
Dr. Jade Carter
Founded
2000
Joined NAPSEC 2003
Disabilities Served
Specific learning disabilities, mild
traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, high functioning autism,
pervasive developmental disorder, seizure disorder, attention
deficit hyperactive disorder, and Asperger's.
Program Description
Horizons offer a postsecondary non
degree transition program for 18-26 year-olds. We offer academic
classes for students in the borderline to average range in personal,
social, career independence skills, and support based on
self-determination skills and practice learning in community based
and students live in a commercial apartment complex.
Program
Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 18-40
Age at Admission 18-26
I.Q. Range Served 58-113
Program
Residential, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:3
Length of Program 219
days (Summer: 56 days)
Current Enrollment 36
Total Capacity 70
Admission Procedures
Contact assistant Director Marie
McElheny. Complete and submit an application (with current testing
results). Visit the school campus for an interview with the
Director and Assistant Director. Complete a short assessment, and
tour classrooms and apartment complex.
Accreditation
NCASES.
Funding Approval
Private tuition, school foundation support, some vocational
rehabilitation support.
Howard Park Center
Address
15834 Clayton Road
Ellisville, MO 63011
Phone: (636) 227-2339
Fax: (636) 227-8711
Web:
www.howardparkcenter.org
Contact
Dawn Casey
Founded
1971
Joined NAPSEC 2007
Disabilities Served
Autism, genetic disability, mental retardation, learning
disabilities, processing and developmental disabilities.
Program Description
Howard Park Center provides school aged children with developmental
disabilities the opportunity to learn in a welcoming class
environment. The Center provides the following services: preschool
inclusion, daycare inclusion, out patient therapy, water therapy,
splinting, and an autism program.
Program
Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 0-18
Age at Admission Various
I.Q. Range Served Various
Program D
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:4
Length of Program Year
round
Current Enrollment 150
Total Capacity 200
Admission Procedures
Contact the Therapy Director to
schedule an interview.
Accreditation
Department of Mental Health License.
Funding Approval
Missouri Department of Early and Secondary Education.
Hunterdon Learning Center
Address
37 Hoffman
Crossing Road
Califon,
NJ 07830-9220
Phone: (908) 832-7200
Fax: (908) 832-9772
Web:
www.hunterdonlearning.com
Contact
Toby Ray Loyd
Founded 1975
Joined NAPSEC 1985
Disabilities Served
Adolescents requiring full-time special services.
Program Description
The Hunterdon Learning Center is a
private day school for adolescents classified and identified as
having special needs by their sending school districts. Most of the
students have a history of emotional and social behavior
difficulties that interfere with academic development. Although an
individualized program of academic instruction is carefully planned
for each student, the primary focus of the educational program
centers on addressing emotional growth and behavior change.
Programs and activities at the
Hunterdon Learning Center are designed to be therapeutic as well as
educational. Instructional objectives aim at creating a successful
learning experience while developing subject matter mastery.
Teachers, administrators, and counselors’ work as a team to promote
behavior change, increase self-esteem, and raise students'
confidence in their ability to succeed. Classroom instruction and
counseling activities are integrated to help students set goals and
gain the social and academic skills and information necessary to
reach them.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 12-20
Age at Admission Varies
I.Q. Range
Served N/A
Program
Day, Summer
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 1:9
Length of Program 180
days; ESY 30 days
Current Enrollment 78
Total Capacity 88
Admission Procedures
Students who will be attending the
Hunterdon Learning Center have been recommended and referred for
private school placement by the student's local school district. It
is required that the referring agency submit a complete portfolio of
data and information with the application of each student it is
considering for placement at the school.
Accreditation
Private school state association and
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Funding Approval
State education agency.
I
Illinois
Center for Autism
Address
548 South Ruby Lane
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Phone: (618) 398-7500
Fax: (618) 394-9869
Web:
www.illinoiscenterforautism.org
Contact
Susan Szekely
Founded
1977
Joined NAPSEC 1984
Disabilities Served
Autism.
Program Description
The Illinois Center for Autism (ICA)
is a non-profit community-based mental health treatment and
educational center dedicated to serving persons with autism.
Referrals are made through local school districts, hospitals,
regional special education centers, and doctors. The ICA is
approved by the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois
Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities.
The ICA provides the following services: behavior modification
therapy; Art Therapy; Music Therapy; Adaptive Physical Education;
simultaneous language therapy; speech therapy; individualized
rehabilitation programs; parent/family services; and case
coordination. Training in behavior modification and sign language
is provided for all ICA staff, parents, paraprofessionals, and
professionals in the mental health/education field. Transitional
Employment training is provided for all clients aged 14 and over.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 3-21
Age at Admission Varies
I.Q. Range Served All
ranges
Program
Day-Year Round
Staff/Pupil Ratio 3:1
Length of Program 12
months
Current Enrollment 147
Total Capacity 100
Admission Procedures
School district fills out admission packet. Observation of student
in public school setting. Parent/student tour and observation.
Placement in program determined by an IEP team.
Accreditation
North Central Accreditation
Association & CARF.
Funding Approval
Illinois State Board of Education.
Institute for Educational Achievement
Address
381 Madison Avenue
New Milford, NJ 07646
Phone: (201) 262-3287
Fax: (201) 262-9479
Web: www.ieaschool.org
Contact
Dr. Dawn Buffington-Townsend
Founded
1995
Joined NAPSEC 2000
Disabilities Served
Autism, pervasive developmental
disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, preschool disabilities.
Program Description
An individualized educational program
that uses the technology of Applied Behavior Analysis to teach
students skills in all areas to increase full participation in their
families and communities.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 3-21
Age at
Admission N/A
I.Q. Range
Served N/A
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:1
Length of
Program 180 – 10 month,
28-ESY
Current
Enrollment 24
Total
Capacity N/A
Admission Procedures
Students selected from referral file for entry into preschool
program and reviewed by admissions committee.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
New Jersey Department of Education.
Ivymount School
Address
11614 Seven
Locks Road
Rockville, MD 20854
Phone: (301) 469-0223
Fax: (301) 469-0778
Web:
www.ivymount.org
Contact
Janet L. Wintrol
Founded
1961
Joined NAPSEC 1985
Disabilities Served
Learning disabilities, autism (whole spectrum), Asperger’s Syndrome,
multiple disabilities, medically fragile and communication
disorders.
Program Description
The Ivymount School is a nonprofit,
nonpublic, co-educational, special education program which serves
students ages 4-21, who may be identified as learning disabled,
mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, multiple disabilities, or
autistic including Asperger’s Syndrome. Most of the students have
multiple learning needs and require a program that includes and
integrates academic/functional programming and intensive related
services in classrooms with low student/teacher ratios.
Basic Program Services-Ten
months:
The basic school program is divided into three divisions: Lower
Division (students ages 4-10); Middle Division (students ages
10-14); and Upper Division (students ages 18-21). The school
provides therapeutic, pre-academic; academic, and functional
academic/life skills programming depending on the ages and learning
needs of the students. All students receive speech and language
therapy and occupational therapy services. Physical therapy and
social work services are provided as determined by the child’s
individualized Education Program (IEP). An Assistive Technology
Team works with classrooms providing services to students and
families and training staff. A Behavior Resource Team works with
students on individualized behavior programs. Art, music, adapted,
physical education, library, and computer lab are offered to all
classes. In addition, a full time nursing staff assists students
who have medical needs. Extended School Year programming is
available as determined by the student’s IEP.
Autism Program
Services-Eleven Months:
The Ivymount
School Autism Programs provide highly structured teaching
environments, offering students ages 6-21, with the diagnosis of
Autism/PDD, the opportunities for one-to-one, two-to-one and small
group instruction in an eleven month program. The program uses
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methodology and is a center-based
model for education and treatment in autism. Procedures grounded in
research are applied for skill acquisition and behavior reduction.
Augmentative communication systems and assistive technology are used
as needed. Related services are delivered in an integrated
classroom model based on individual needs as determined by the IEP.
Students are included in less restrictive environments as data
suggest they would be successful in these settings.
Asperger’s Syndrome
Program Services – Eleven Months:
The Ivymount School
Asperger’s Program is an academic, general education program which
provides a structured academically creative program for students
with a diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome, high functioning autism or
nonverbal learning disability. An emphasis is placed on social and
communication skills necessary to navigate the complex and varied
social contexts in which they live, work and play. The program
utilizes research to develop its educational and therapeutic
services.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 4-21
Age at Admission 4-18
I.Q. Range
Served N/A
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:3
Basic Program, 1:3 Asperger’s Program
1:1 Autism Program
Length of
Program 10 month for the
basic program, 11 months for
Asperger's and Autism programs
Current
Enrollment 215
Total Capacity 215
Admission Procedures
Referral through local education
agency, diagnosticians, therapists, parent(s), initial interview,
and evaluation of test data.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
State education agency.
J
JCC Therapeutic Nursery
Address
411 East Clinton Avenue
Tenafly, NJ 07670
Phone: (201) 569-7900,
ext. 208
Fax: (201) 569-7448
Web:
www.jccotp.org
Contact Dr.
Lois Mendelson
Founded 1978
at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY (present location
since 1995)
Joined NAPSEC 1999
Disabilities Served
Language disorders, emotional disturbances (including selective
mutism), learning disabilities, attention deficits, or autistic
behaviors (including pervasive development disorder and Asperger's
syndrome).
Program Description
The JCC Therapeutic Nursery is
a unique program for bright preschool children with special needs.
The program is a parent-child model and the curriculum is
developmental and communication based. Parents attend the
program with their children for 2 1/2 hours, five days a week.
Speech-Language, Occupational and Play Therapy are offered.
Also included are parent counseling and a weekly parents support
group. Our intensive social skills curriculum prepares our
students to participate successfully, as they become ready, in
mainstream settings at school, at home, and in the larger community.
Approximately 80% of our students have entered some form of
mainstream setting upon graduation.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 3-5
Age at
Admission 3-5
I.Q. Range
Served Average to
Superior
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 1:4 (with
additional related services staff)
Length of
Program 80 days plus six
week (30 day) summer session
(Extended School Year)
Current
Enrollment 19
Total
Capacity 19
Admission Procedures
Referred by school districts. Parents
and school district representative visit and agree that the school
can meet the student’s individual needs. The child is screened by
nursery staff in the proposed classroom. If it is agreed by all that
this is an appropriate placement, the child is enrolled.
Parents may refer directly and pay privately with Director's
approval.
Accreditation
Licensed Program through the New Jersey Department of Children and
Families - Member of ASAH of New Jersey.
Funding Approval
Approved receiving school for local
school districts by the New Jersey Department of Education.
The Jefferson School
Address
2940 Point Rocks Road
PO Box 9
Jefferson, MD 21755
Phone: (301) 624-8400
Fax: (301) 624-8404
Web:
www.thejeffersonschool.org
Contact
Dr. Michael Priester
Founded
1996
Joined NAPSEC 1997
Disabilities Served
Students with emotional
disturbance.
Program Description
The Jefferson School
encompasses a residential treatment program and day special
education school on its main campus in Jefferson, Frederick County,
and three satellite day special education programs in other
locations. These each serve children and adolescents with emotional
disturbance and/or behavioral disorders. All students attend
special education classes that encourage their success in curricula
consistent with Maryland State Department of Education
requirements. Both day and residential students receive clinical
and other services, depending on each student’s specific needs.
The main campus School
provides a residential milieu and clinical and vocational services
for children and adolescents. It includes a full-size gymnasium,
library/media center, art center, environmental studies classroom
and greenhouse, and a wood shop. In addition, the facility has
dining, recreation and health service areas. The beautiful rural
location offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation and nature
studies, and an outdoor classroom/group meeting area is widely used
in suitable weather.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
12-21
Age at
Admission 12-20
I.Q. Range:
70 and up
Program
Day, Residential
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 1:4
Length of Program
Day: approximately one
year; Residential: 9-12 months
Current Enrollment
62 students
Total Capacity
53 Residential
students; 50 Day students
Admission Procedures
Referrals for residential placements
are generally made by local coordinating councils, and referrals for
day placements are generated by the local education agencies. All
referrals should be addressed to Sandy Hart, Admission Coordinator.
Referrals should include most recent psychiatric information,
educational information, family history, and environment. After a
completed referral is obtained, a screening interview will be
conducted and an admissions review will be held to determine if The
Jefferson School is able to provide a program for the referred
student.
Satellite Programs
The Jefferson School at Way Station
The Jefferson School at Finan Center
The Jefferson School at Westminster
Accreditation
JCAHO, Department of
Health and Mental Hygiene, and Maryland
State Department of Education.
Funding Approval
Maryland Partners for Medical
Assistance, LEA/SEA for Education Tuition, Human Service Agencies,
and private insurance.
The Jefferson School at Finan Center
Address
10102 Country Club Road, SE - Cottage A
PO Box 1722
Cumberland, MD 21502
Phone: (301) 777-2258
Fax: (301) 777-2066
Web:
www.thejeffersonschool.org/tjsfinan.html
Contact
Bonnie Fetzer
Founded
1999
Joined NAPSEC 2008
Disabilities Served
Students with emotional
disturbance.
Program
Description
Located in
Allegany County, Maryland, The Jefferson School at Finan Center, serves
as an alternative day school placement for students who have emotional,
behavioral, and learning needs. The school is a coeducational program
for 45 students, ages 5-21 in kindergarten, primary, middle and high
school, whose emotional problems impede their successful functioning in
a less restrictive environment. The Jefferson School at Finan Cener is
academically, psychologically oriented and focused on the development of
the whole child.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
12-21
Age at
Admission
Varies
I.Q. Range:
70 and up
Program
Day, Summer
Staff/Pupil
Ratio
2:9
Length of Program
214 days
Current Enrollment
35 students
Total Capacity
36 students
Admission Procedures
The prospective student must have an emotionally handicapping
condition which interferes with his/her education. The student must
have an average IQ and be able to function within the parameters of
the program. The student must be willing to participate in
individual and group psychotherapy. The student’s parents/guardian
must make a commitment to become involved in family therapy. All
students enrolled must have been approved for placement by the LEA
with the approval in place prior to enrollment. Families who wish t
pay privately may do so if the student meets the criteria.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
Maryland State Department of Education.
Joseph
Academy
Address
1101 Gregory
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: (847) 803-19305
Fax: (847) 803-8669
Web:
www.josephacademy.org
Contact
Michael Schack
Founded
1983
Joined NAPSEC 1990
Disabilities Served
Social and emotional disorders,
learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, language disorders,
speech impairments.
Program
Description
The Joseph
Academy’s mission is to serve the needs of severely trouble youth who
have been identified by school systems and agencies as needing a
structural therapeutic day program.
Other Locations
Melrose Park, IL (708)345-4500
Joseph Academy in Melrose Park opened in the Fall of 2005. This
program, like our others, is ISBE approved and offers small group
and individual instruction to students in grades 1-8. These students
have been identified as having severe emotional and learning
disorders. A social worker , psychologist, consulting psychiatrist
and nurse all work with a certified team of professionals to shape
this environment through patience and persistence. This former
Catholic school building provides the environment where children and
their parents can received feedback and learn to be accountable
while developing healthy relationships with a nurturing faculty.
Maryville Scott Nolan, Des Plaines, IL.
At Maryville Scott Nolan in Des Plaines, Joseph Academy offers an
Orphanage Act School under the direction of the Maine Township
Special Education Program. Here, a carefully contained therapeutic
setting has been established to serve up to 30 students who have
been placed in a residential treatment center. The daily therapeutic
education experience consists of two or more semester credits, but
also includes individual and group therapy, as well as computerized
education. This therapeutic milieu is carefully designed to motivate
and inspire students who have lived through many difficult life
experiences. The strategy is to utilize "school" atmosphere in an
effort to change their broken and angry hearts into hearts filled
with joy and confidence.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 10-21
Age at Admission 10-18
I.Q. Range
Served 60+
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 1:5
Length of
Program 12 months
Current
Enrollment 90
Total
Capacity 100
Admission Procedures
Students
are referred by their home districts.
Accreditation
North Central Association.
Funding Approval
Illinois State Board of Education.
Joseph
Academy
Excellence in Special Education
Our Mission is to
serve children and adolescents with behavioral, emotional,
and/or learning
disorders, to help them develop the social skills they’ll need to
succeed in life.
We teach these
“uneducable” students the standard subjects.
Just as importantly, we
teach them how to follow directions, accept criticism,
stay focused, complete
assignments, solve problems, and set goals.
Joseph Academy at Des Plaines
1101 Gregory Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847)803-1930
Joseph Academy at Melrose Park
1100 N. 22nd Ave.
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708)345-4500
Joseph Academy at Scott Nolan Center
555 Wilson Lane
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847)768-5785
The ultimate goal of
Joseph Academy is to transform these young people
into achievers who can
effectively reenter the mainstream.
Michael Schack, Executive
Director
mschack@josephacademy.org
www.josephacademy.org
Judge
Rotenberg Educational Center
Address
240 Turnpike
Street
Canton, MA 02021-2341
Phone: (781) 828-2202 or (888) 575-9375
Fax: (781) 828-2804
Web:
www.judgerc.org
Director
Dr. Matthew L. Israel
Founded
1971
Joined NAPSEC 1990
Disabilities Served
The Judge Rotenberg Educational
Center (JRC) serves children and adults with a wide range of
behavior problems, including conduct disorders, emotional problems,
brain injury, or psychosis, autism and developmental disabilities.
JRC often acts as a treatment program of last resort for children
and adults with severe behavior disorders who are unable to be
successfully treated with psychiatric drugs and other psychological
treatments and for whom there is no other placement that can
successfully educate and treat them. JRC does not reject individuals
because of the difficulty of their behaviors or because of their
diagnosis. Our goal is to impart to each individual the skills that
he or she needs in order to live as happy, normal, productive a life
as possible.
Program Description
JRC students live in 35 beautifully
decorated, community-based residences in nearby communities and
attend JRC’s school in Canton, MA. JRC offers a near-zero rejection
and near-zero expulsion policy with the widest range of behavioral
education and treatment procedures available in any program.
Student programs are highly
structured and consistent, using state-of-the-art behavior
modification procedures including: behavior therapy/counseling, both
individual and group; programmed instruction; and precision
teaching. Psychotropic medication is minimized or eliminated. Each
student’s program is directed by a doctoral-level clinician.
Students who have failed in other
placements tend to exhibit rapid changes at JRC. JRC offers: early
autism applied behavior analysis training; JRC-designed
self-instructional computer programs that teach communication, math,
and reading; one computer per student; paid part-time jobs at JRC
and in the community; and over 36 years of successful experience
educating the difficult-to-serve student. JRC offers an open
visiting policy and transportation arrangements for home visits.
JRC has a unique, digital video
monitoring system in which all activities in the school building and
residences are monitored and recorded on a 24/7 basis, using the
internet, by a group of experienced supervisors.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 3-Adult
Age at Admission Varies
I.Q. Range
Served N/A
Program
Residential, Day and Respite
Staff/Pupil Ratio
Varies
Length of Program 12
months
Current Enrollment 230
Total
Capacity Adjustable
Admission Procedures
JRC has an open admissions policy
throughout the school year. Applicants may be referred by any person
or agency. Information on admissions and referrals may be obtained
by calling JRC’s Admissions Department, Monday through Friday, 9
a.m. to 5 p.m.
Accreditation
JRC is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Education, and is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of
Mental Retardation and Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Funding Approval
The following agencies are currently
funding students at JRC: Massachusetts Department of Education,
Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation, Massachusetts
Department of Mental Health, Massachusetts Department of Social
Services, New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities, New
York State Education Department, New York Office Mental Retardation
and Developmental Disabilities, Washington, D.C.
Mental Retardation and
Developmental Disabilities Administration, Virginia Department of
Social Services, Pennsylvania Community Behavioral Health, San Diego
Unified Public School District, Washington, D.C. Public Schools.
Just Kids: Early Childhood Learning Center
Address
PO Box 12
Longwood Road
Middle Island, NY 11953
Phone: (631) 924-0008
Fax: (631) 924-1243
Web: www.justkidsschool.com
Contact Stephen
Gordon
Founded 1980
Joined NAPSEC 1991
Disabilities Served
Autism, pervasive development disorder, down syndrome, cerebral
palsy, mental retardation, visual impairments, speech impairments,
emotional disturbances, hearing impairments, and medical fragility.
Program Description
Just Kids offers a
comprehensive early intervention and preschool program including a
wide range of diagnostic, therapeutic, and educational programming
in a "whole child" learning model. The program philosophy is based
on the belief that all young children can learn, and that learning
is best supported through play and planned learning experiences.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served Birth-5
Age at Admission Birth-5
I.Q. Range
Served N/A
Program
Day, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio N/A
Length of Program 12
months
Current Enrollment 450
Total Capacity 800
Admission Procedures
Just Kids Diagnostic and Treatment
Center adjoins the Early Childhood Learning Center. The Diagnostic
and Treatment Center is a licensed New York State Department of
Health (Article 28) facility. The center offers comprehensive
screening to all populations, as well as pediatric assessments.
Therapies are offered in the following areas: PT/OT; psychological;
speech and language audio logical; counseling; and parent
education.
The Developmental Pediatric Center
and the Pediatric Clinic meet weekly and the Pediatric Orthopedic
Clinic meets monthly. Just Kids is participating in the early
periodic screening (ESPDT: C/THP) program in the late fall. Just
Kids is a Medicaid provider and accepts private insurance and HMOs.
Accreditation
N/A
Funding Approval
State education agency, Suffolk and
Nassau Department of Health.
K
The
Kellar School of Inova
Kellar Center
Address
11204 Waples Mill Road
Fairfax, VA 22030-6048
Phone: (703) 218-8500
Fax: (703) 359-0463
Web:
www.inova.org
Contact
Judith Lemke
Founded 1991
Joined NAPSEC 1994
Disabilities Served
The Kellar Center – mental health and
substance use. The Kellar School- emotional disorder, learning
disabilities, other health impairments, muscular dystrophy,
substance abuse.
Program Description
Inova
Kellar Center is a not for profit outpatient mental health and
substance abuse treatment center. Inova Kellar Center offers
structured individualized mental health and substance abuse
treatment to children, adolescents, adults and families. The Kellar
School is a fully licensed and accredited therapeutic day school
designed to meet the unique academic needs of students with
emotional or learning disabilities.
Program
Profile The Kellar
Center The Kellar School
Enrollment
Coed Coed
Age Range Served
10-adults 10-22
Age at Admission Varies
with program 10-22
I.Q. Range Served
non-mr non-mr
Program
Day Day
Staff/Pupil
Ratio
1:3 1:3
Length of Program Varies
with service 180+ESY
Current
Enrollment Varies with
service 36
Total Capacity
Varies with service 60
Admission Procedures
Call (703) 218-8500 and the receptionist will direct the call.
Accreditation
Kellar Center – JCAHO; Kellar School, VAISEF.
Funding Approval
Virginia Department of Education.
Kemmerer Village
Address
941 North 2500 East Road
Assumption, IL 62510
Phone: (217) 226-4451
Fax: (217) 226-3511
Web:
www.kv-web.org
Contact
Ron Little
Founded
1914
Joined NAPSEC 1982
Disabilities Served
Attention Deficit Disorder, behavioral disability, learning
disability, mood disorders, conduct disorders, oppositional defiant
disorder, bi-polar disorder.
Program Description
The residential program is set on a rural 60 acre campus in central
Illinois, 45 miles southeast of Springfield, Illinois. Clients
reside in one of eight ranch style cottages. Each cottage has
a capacity for 8 same gender clients and features five or six
bedrooms. The Fergusson Educational Center houses our private
school classrooms, gymnasium and Therapeutic Recreation offices and
activity rooms. There are working horse stables which are used
for both leisure and therapy. In the summer of 2009 an indoor
riding arena will be completed. The Peggy Dick Campus Center,
constructed in 2002, contains a large cafeteria, chapel and
administrative offices. Our campus includes a softball field,
soccer fields, outdoor tennis and volleyball courts.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 11-19
Age at
Admission 12-19
I.Q. Range
Served
65-120
Program
Residential, Summer
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 1:4
Length of
Program
90-365 days
Current
Enrollment
46
Total
Capacity
64
Admissions Procedures
Intake contacts can be made via telephone or email in order to give
a general description of client needs, in order to determine
placement availability and appropriateness.
The Intake Coordinator will mail an admission application which
includes additional information about program treatment services,
client and family expectations and additional information needed tin
order to make a final determination on admission.
Once the completed admission application is received, it is reviewed
by the Treatment Team and a decision on acceptance for admission is
made. The applicant is notified of this decision within seven
days after the application is received. The Intake Coordinator
will contact the applicant to arrange a placement date.
Pre-placement visits and interviews are encouraged, but not a
mandatory part of the admission process.
Mary Lou Spengel, Intake Coordinator.
Accreditation
Council of Accreditation of Services
for Families and Children, Illinois State Board of Education
Funding Approval
State Board of Education, Department
Mental Health/Mental Retardation, Department of Corrections/Juvenile
Justice, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family
Services.
Kennedy Krieger School
Address
3825 Greenspring Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
Phone: (443) 923-7800
Fax: (443) 923-7850
Web:
www.kennedykrieger.org
Contact
Dr. Robin P. Church
Founded
1970
Joined NAPSEC 1989
Disabilities Served
Students with multiple disabilities
age 5-21. Disabilities include: learning disabilities;
communication disorders; pervasive developmental disorders; autism;
neurological impairments; traumatic brain injury; behavior
disorders; attention deficit disorder; birth defects; cerebral
palsy; and emotional disturbances.
Program Description
The Kennedy Krieger School has the
following programs: lower, middle, and high school programs for
learning disabilities, emotional disorders, pervasive developmental
disorders, neurological impairments, and traumatic brain injuries;
and an intensive autism program known as LEAP (life skills for
autism and pervasive developmental disorders).
The school programs include academic
preparation with the support of therapeutic staff, including
psychotherapy, speech/language services, occupational and physical
therapy, social work, school health services, evaluation and
transition planning. Vocational and technological awareness is
emphasized along with the academic program in the high school Career
and Technology Center.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 3-21
Age at Admission 3-5
(Preschool); 5-18 (school age)
I.Q. Range Served Full
spectrum
Program
Day, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:1; 2:1; 5:1 (varies by program)
Length of Program 180
days / 199 days / 207 days
Current Enrollment 630
Total Capacity 650
Admissions Procedures
Admissions request is made by local
education agency representatives via the mandated process for use of
private schools; parents, physicians, psychologists, or agency
representatives may also request admission information.
Accreditation
Maryland State Department of Education.
Funding Approval
Maryland State Department of Education.
Kentwood
Academy
Address
10 Tierney Road
Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
Phone: (973) 925-5590
Fax: (973) 925-5592
Web:
www.kentwoodacademy.org
Contact
Diane Richards
Founded
2004
Joined NAPSEC 2009
Disabilities Served
Learning disabilities, autism spectrum, behavioral disabilities.
Program Description
Kentwood Academy, a state approved, private school, offers an
innovative program that provides educational and therapeutic
services to students whose educational and emotional needs are
beyond that which traditional school settings can offer. The program
is designed for students whose academic, personal, or disciplinary
circumstances have necessitated those educational services to be
delivered in a smaller, non-traditional setting.
Kentwood Academy provides a warm, supportive, structured environment
in which all students feel welcomed and accepted. The dignity and
worth of each individual is recognized and the importance of
individual differences and potentialities are celebrated. A problem
solving approach is modeled by teachers, counselors, and
paraprofessionals to help students learn to cope with the stress
they encounter at school, home, in their community, and in every day
life.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
12-21
Age at Admission
12
I.Q. Range Served
Varies
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:4
Length of Program
210 days
Current Enrollment
30
Total Capacity
40
Admissions Procedures
Child Study Team or parent may contact the school to make an
appointment to visit the school and for an interview.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
N/A.
Kiefer
School - Children’s Home Association of Illinois
Address
2130 North Knoxville Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
Phone: (309) 687-7236
Fax: (309) 687-7299
Web:
www.chail.org
Contact
Connie Hamann
Founded
1968
Joined NAPSEC 1984
Disabilities Served
Social/emotional disorder, behavior
disorder, learning disability, other health impaired, autism,
mentally impaired, developmentally delayed.
Program Description
Kiefer School is an NCA-accredited
ISBE approval private school for youth experiencing special learning
problems coupled with emotional and or behavioral disorders.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 3-21
Age at
Admission 3-21
I.Q. Range
Served 50 and up
Program
Day, Residential, Summer
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 1:3
Length of
Program 212 Days
Current
Enrollment 134
Total
Capacity 144
Admissions Procedures
Referrals are made by the public
schools when students need more intensive services that cannot be
provided within the public school.
Accreditation
NCA, COA.
Funding Approval
Illinois State Board of Education.
King’s Daughters’ School
Address
412 West 9th Street
Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: (931) 388-3810
Fax: (931) 388-0405
Web:
www.tkds.org
Contact
David Craig
Founded
1953
Joined NAPSEC 1993
Disabilities Served
Students with mild to moderate mental retardation, autism, and other
developmental disabilities.
Program Description
The King’s Daughters’ School (KDS) is
a private boarding school for children with youth (ages 7-22) and
young adults with mild mental retardation, autism, and other
developmental disabilities. Students at KDS receive educational,
vocational, and residential services, including independent living
skills training, employment opportunities, leisure and recreational
activities, behavior modification, and individual and group
counseling. KDS provides three programs: The Total Lifestyles
Program is for children and youth ages 7-21 and focuses on
functional academics, independent living skills, job readiness, and
behavior management. The Young Adult Academy is a transitional
program for college-aged young adults (ages 22-30) who need
intensive vocational, community living and independent living skills
before moving into a less restrictive environment. The Center for
Autism is a new, state-of-the-art campus serving students ages 7-21
with more severe forms of autism, and provides intensive training in
self-help, communication, and sensory integration skills. In all
three programs students receive 24-hour care and supervision.
The King’s Daughters’ School is
located 40-miles south of Nashville in historic Columbia, Tennessee,
where the community has welcomed the school and its students for
more than 50 years. KDS maintains excellent facilities, including
an education complex, Center for Autism, recreational and athletic
facilities, and an 8-acre rustic camp.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 7-21
Regular Programs and Center for Autism
Age at Admission 7 and
above
I.Q. Range Served 40-74
Program
Day, Residential, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:4; 1:2.5 Center for Autism
Length of Program 12
months
Current Enrollment 100
Total Capacity 108
Admissions Procedures
Students with developing disabilities
who are interested in applying for enrollment should complete an
application form (available by contacting the school or on the
school website) and submit to the school a current IEP and the most
recent psychological evaluation reports, including a measure of
general intelligence (WISC-III, WAIS-R).
The school’s Admission Committee
reviews all referrals and applications, invites potential students
and families to the campus for visits and interviews, and accepts
students who are appropriate for the program, without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Accreditation
Tennessee Department of Education, Tennessee Department of
Children’s Services, Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Mental Retardation.
Funding Approval
Tennessee State Department of
Education, Department of Funding, Mental Health & Mental
Retardation, & private contracts with parents.
Kingsway Learning Center
Address
144 Kings Highway
West
Haddonfield, NJ 09033
Phone: (856) 428-8108
(Day Program)
(856) 428-5330 (Early Intervention
Program)
Fax: (856) 428-7520
Web:
www.kingswaylearningcenter.org
Contact David
J. Panner
Founded
1967
Joined NAPSEC 1984
Disabilities Served
Learning disabilities and developmental disabilities.
Program Description
The Early Intervention Program offers
therapeutic programs for eligible children with developmental
disabilities and delays from birth to three years, with parent
participation and training in natural environments. This direct
services program is funded and approved by the New Jersey State
Department of Health.
A Therapeutic Educational Program
approved by the New Jersey State Department of Education for
children ages five to eighteen services public school children and
privately placed children classified as having multiple
disabilities, communications disorders, neurological impairments,
cognitive impairments. Individualized education programs are
carried out by a professional team for each student. The program
staff includes certified special education teachers, teacher
assistants, speech pathologists, occupational therapists,
psychologists, social workers, physical therapists, nurses, and
adaptive physical education teachers.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served Birth to
21
Age at
Admission N/A
I.Q. Range
Served Depends upon
program
Program
Day, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:1.8
Length of Program 12
months-Early Intervention Program, 10 months (6 week summer
program)-Tuition Based Program
Current
Enrollment 290
Total Capacity 300
Admissions Procedures
Call Assistant Director of Education
at (856) 428-8108 ext. 306 for the Elementary and (856)234-4442 ext.
302 for the Secondary Program. Call Early Intervention
Administrator at (856)428-5330 for the Early Intervention Program.
Accreditation
New Jersey Department of Education,
New Jersey Department of Health, and New Jersey Department of Human
Services.
Funding Approval
New Jersey State Department of
Education, New Jersey Division of Departmental Disabilities, and the
New Jersey Department of Health.
Raymond Hill School of
Klingberg Family Centers
Address
370 Linwood Street
New Britain, CT 06052
Phone: (860) 832-5511
Fax: (860) 826-8221
Web:
www.klingberg.org
Rosemarie Burton, Executive Director
Jane Morris, School Director
Contact
Dr. Steve Girelli,
steveg@klingberg.org
Founded 1903
Joined NAPSEC 1995
Disabilities Served
Emotional disturbances, learning disabilities, bi-polar disorder,
attention deficit disorder, reactive attachment disorder, and
psychiatrically impaired disorders.
Program Description
Klingberg Family Centers, Inc., is a
K-12, multi-service agency serving children and families in crisis.
The agency offers residential treatment, sub-acute brief inpatient
treatment, extended day programming, respite care services, safe
home, continuum of care, and a home-based family preservation
program in addition to an on-grounds school program and pet
therapy. The school services youth in the residential treatment
program, including day students, a teacher, and an assistant.
Specials include art, physical education, and living skills.
Teachers are part of a clinical treatment team and meet weekly with
therapists and residential staff to discuss student progress and set
goals. The agency offers psychiatric services, a full-time school
nurse, prevocational and vocational instruction, and tutoring in
Touch Math and Wilson Reading. The school offers an array of
sports, including soccer, softball and basketball teams, track and
field, and swimming. Students participate in many multicultural and
artistic events both in the community and through curricula
offerings.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 5-18
Age at
Admission N/A
I.Q. Range
Served Above 75
Program
Day, Residential, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio 4:1
Length of Program 184
days
Current Enrollment 104
Total Capacity 105
Admissions Procedures
A
referral packet, including a recent psychological, family history,
medical, and school records, must be sent to our Intake Director. A
pre-placement visit for the child and family is then scheduled with
the Intake Director. The child spends a day in school and on the
residence if being referred to the residential treatment center. A
decision regarding appropriateness is then made by the Intake
Committee within 48 hours.
Accreditation
Connecticut State Department of Education, Department of Children
and Families (DCF), JCAHO, and NCASES.
Funding Approval
Department of Children and Families and State Department of Education.
Kolburne
School
Address
343 NM Southfield Road
New Marlborough, MA 01230-2199
Phone: (413) 229-8787
Fax: (413)
229-7708
Web:
www.kolburne.net
Contact
Jeane K. Weinstein
Founded
1947
Joined NAPSEC 2003
Disabilities Served
Psychiatric illness, emotionally
disturbed, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, learning
disabled, developmentally delayed, Tourette’s Syndrome, Asperger’s
Syndrome, behavior disorder.
Program Description
Kolburne is a family owned
residential treatment center offering a safe, caring and therapeutic
alternative for young people with behavioral, emotional and
psychiatric challenges, where they experience stability, healing,
and growth while learning the skills and developing the character to
successfully return to their communities.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 7-22
Age at
Admission N/A
I.Q. Range
Served 60-140+
Program
Residential
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 1:4
Length of
Program 365 Days
Current
Enrollment 94
Total
Capacity 114
Admissions Procedures
Send information packet (psychiatric
academic summaries, psychological medical history). Reviewed by
admissions committee. If accepted funding source(s), parent/guardian
modified; application forms then sent and admissions date set.
Accreditation
JCAHO (applying).
Funding Approval
Massachusetts Department of
Education/Department of Social Services, New York Department of
Education/Department of Social Services, Rhode
Island, Communication, Maine, New Hampshire.
L
LADACIN Network
Address
1701 Kneeley
Boulevard
Wanamassa, NJ 07712
Phone: (732) 493-5900
Fax: (732) 493-4980
Web:
www.LADACIN.org
Contact
Patricia
Carlesimo
Founded
1952
Joined
NAPSEC
1984
Disabilities Served
Developmental and
multiple physical disabilities ranging from moderate to severe.
Program Description
New Jersey Department
of Education approved schools for the handicapped in Monmouth and
Ocean Counties.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Ages
Served: 3-21
Admission
Age: 3 and older
I.Q.
N/A
Program
Day and Summer
Staff: Pupil Ratio:
1:2
Length in
Days: 224 days
Current
Enrollment 119
Total
Capacity 135
Admissions Procedures
Referral from School
district Child Study Teams.
Accreditation
CARF.
Funding Approval
New Jersey Department of
Education.
Lake
Grove School
Address
PO Box 712 - Moriches Road
Lake Grove, NY 11755
Phone (631) 585-8776
Fax: (631) 737-5564
Web:
www.lgstc.org
Contact
Arnett
Leftenant
Founded
1940
Joined NAPSEC
1979
Disabilities Served
Emotionally disturbed,
learning disabled, behaviorally disturbed.
Program Description
Lake Grove School is a 12-month
residential program for the education and rehabilitation of
adolescents with behavior disorders. The Crossroads program is
designed for emotionally troubled and learning disabled
adolescents. The program
provides 24-hour supervisor in a warm yet highly structured setting
that allows each student to reach his or her unique potential.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 11-21
Age at Admission Average
14-16
I.Q. Range Served 70 and
up
Program
Residential
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 1:6
Length of
Program 12 months
Current
Enrollment 85
Total
Capacity 96
Admission Procedures
Referral package to include
educational, psychological, psychiatric, residential, social
history, and medical records, personal interview also required.
Accreditation
New York State Education Department
and New York State Office of Children & Family Services.
Funding Approval
Connecticut, District of Columbia,
Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New
Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Washington.
Lakemary
Center
Address
100 Lakemary Drive
Paola, KS 66071
Phone: (913) 557-4000
Fax: (913) 557-4910
Web:
www.lakemaryctr.org
Contact
Dr. William
Craig
Founded
1969
Joined NAPSEC 1993
Disabilities Served
Intellectual disabilities with related
developmental, emotional, and behavioral disabilities, autism,
behavioral disorders, developmental disabilities, and emotional
disturbances.
Program Description
Lakemary Center, located just
southwest of Kansas City, provides a year round private residential
school for children with special needs ages 5-21. The combined
educational and therapeutic emphasis offers children with mental
retardation and their families a 24 hour continuum of instruction
and care, meeting a wide range of educational, developmental, and
behavioral needs.
A full array of professional
services, including social work and psychological, nursing, speech,
occupational, music, and recreation therapy is supported by an
impressive grouping of consultants in psychiatry, neurology,
audiology, and physical therapy. Low staff/student ratios enhance
the development of individualized education and treatment plans to
maximize each child’s potential.
The school also serves day students
with special needs from the surrounding communities. All students
participate in extensive integrated programming with the local
schools in a unique collaborative model. The curriculum facilitates
the development of independent living skills through functional
activities, practical academics, and vocational and community based
instruction. An integrated, multi-disciplinary approach prepares
each student to reach his/her maximum potential as he/she
transitions to adult life in the community.
In addition to the
unique opportunities provided by a 24 hour educational program,
children are offered invaluable possibilities as the children’s
program interacts and collaborates with Lakemary’s adult program
which offers community based day and residential services to adults
with mental retardation. By pooling all agency facilities and
resources, students are able to participate in transitional
opportunities not available in traditional school models.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
5-20
Age at Admission
5-20
I.Q. Range Served 70 and
below
Program
Day, Residential, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:3
Length of Program Year
round
Current Enrollment 63
residential, 29 day
Total Capacity 64
residential, 35 day
Admission Procedures
Contact Director of Social Services
by telephone, fax, or letter. Submit all available school and
medical records as appropriate for review. Referrals may be made
from families, professionals, and private or public agencies.
Accreditation
Kansas State Board of Education, Kansas Department of Social and
Rehabilitation Services, and Kansas Department
of Health and Environment.
Funding Approval
Kansas State Department of Social and
Rehabilitation Services and Missouri Division of Family Services.
Lakeview
School
Address
10 Oak Drive
Roosevelt Park
Edison, NJ 08837
Phone: (732) 549-5580
Fax: (732) 494-6038
Web:
www.cpamc.org
Contact
Lynn
Sikorski
Founded
1949
Joined NAPSEC 1990
Disabilities Served
Multiple disabilities, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury,
communication disorders.
Program Description
Lakeview School is a private,
nonprofit school for multiply disabled children ages 3-21. Full and
half day programs are available. Related Services include physical,
occupational, and speech therapy, individual counseling, specialized
health and nursing services. A fulltime school psychologist
provides assessment, counseling, and behavior intervention
services. Medical clinics, Adaptive Seating/Equipment Clinics, and
augmentative communication assessment and training are also
available to enrolled students. Enrichment programs are provided in
music, art, and photography.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 3-21
Age at Admission Varies
I.Q. Range Served Varied
(severe cognitive impairment to normal cognition)
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:3
or less
Length of Program 180
days plus extended year
Current Enrollment 180
Total Capacity 180
Admission Procedures
Referrals are received from local
educational associations. The IEP is reviewed to determine
appropriate for placement. A screening evaluation, parent
interview, and medical review is then conducted to determine
classroom placement and need for related services. Students are
admitted after careful screening and review of pertinent
history/information.
Accreditation
Middle States.
Funding Approval
New Jersey State Department of Education.
LARC
School
Address
1089 Creek Road
Bellmawr, NJ 08031
Phone: (856) 933-3725
Fax: (856) 933-3158
Web:
www.larcschool.org
Contact
Susan Weiner
Founded 1968
Joined NAPSEC 1994
Disabilities Served
Individuals with developmental disabilities who have been classified
with multiple disabilities.
Program Description
Started in 1968 by a group of concerned parents, LARC School is
located in Bellmawr, New Jersey, and provides services to families
from five countries in the South Jersey region.
LARC School, Inc., provides an
appropriate educational, therapeutic, and life skills training
program to children classified with multiple disabilities. LARC’s
mission is to afford each and every youngster opportunities for
growth, development, and, most importantly, independence.
In addition to a functional education
curriculum , LARC School also provides a broad scope of related
services such as individualized and integrated occupational, speech
and physical therapy. By using innovative learning techniques,
LARC's program offers the latest in special education practices.
Children also enjoy Adaptive Physical Education (APE), art and
music.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 3 to
Adult
Age at Admission Varies
I.Q. Range Served
Developmentally Disabled
Program
Day, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio 1:2
Length of Program 10
months; 12 months
Current Enrollment 100
Total Capacity 105
Admissions Procedures
Referral through local child study team.
Accreditation
New Jersey Department of Education.
Funding Approval
New Jersey Department of Human
Services, United Way, and New Jersey Department of Education.
Laura
Baker School
Address
211 Oak Street
Northfield, MN 55057
Phone: (507)
645-8866
Fax: (507) 645-8869
Web:
www.laurabaker.org
Contact
Sandra Gerdes
Founded
1897
Joined NAPSEC 1998
Disabilities Served
Developmental disabilities, autism,
Prader Willi syndrome, attention deficit disorder/attention deficit
hyperactive disorder, behavior disorder, Asperger’s syndrome, mental
illness, mental retardation, communication delay, cognitive delays,
cerebral palsy, down syndrome, dual diagnosis, epilepsy, educatable
mental retardation, fragile x syndrome, non verbal learning
disabilities, oppositional defiant disorder, persuasive development
disorder, seizures, speech impairments, severe mental retardation.
Program Description
Laura
Baker Services Association provides residential and educational
support got people with developmental disabilities in a variety of
settings. Our mission is to respect the life choices and dreams of
people with developmental disabilities and help them reach their
goals.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
5-21
Age at Admission 5
I.Q. Range Served
Varies
Program
Day, Residential, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:4
Length of Program 185
days
Current Enrollment
9
Total Capacity 16
Admissions Procedures
Contact Jane Fenton at
jane@laurabaker.org. Complete an admission packet.
All admissions are reviewed by our admissions committee to determine
if the person is able to be served.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
School districts, Medicaid/medical,
assistance, private pay.
League
School of Greater Boston
Address
300 Boston Providence Turnpike
Walpole, MA 02032
Phone: (508) 850-3900
Fax: (508) 660-2442
Web: www.leagueschool.com
Contact
Christine Horwath, Admissions Director
Founded
1966
Joined NAPSEC 1988
Disabilities Served
Autism spectrum disorders and Asperger's Syndrome.
Program Description
The League School of Greater Boston offers five district day school
programs, each designed to teach social, academic, behavioral and
community-life skills based on a student’s age and ability. Programs
range from grade-level curricula to vocational training and daily
living skills development to meet the varying strengths and needs of
League’s diverse population.
Each program included content area academics (reading, math, science and
social studies) as well as a full array of services: social pragmatics,
communication, sensory integration, occupational therapy and behavior
therapy. Programs also incorporate adapted physical education, art,
music and cooking. Daily living skills and community field trips are
part of every program’s curriculum. Social work and therapy are
available depending upon the needs of the individual student.
Following the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework and taking standard
developmental milestones into consideration, our team of specialists
works together to provide transdisciplinary perspective and approaches
to develop each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and
corresponding curricula.
The latest educational techniques and technology are incorporated into
our programs to help students learn multiple skills across diverse
settings. Our two nearby group residences work to reinforce key living
and basic community skills.
Day Program/Foundations: This structured program, which accepts
students ages 3 to 12 at all levels, is oriented toward their making
progress, gaining flexibility and building a foundation for the future.
Students are grouped by age and ability, which range from pre-readiness
to their appropriate grade level. The program addresses the major
educational content areas, in addition to developing students’
communication, social, daily living, recreational and fine motor skills
Students also receive individualized sensory integration programs and
behavior support plans. Those who can read to learn progress to our
academically oriented programs, Content Area Teaching or Pathfinder.
Others transition to our pre-vocational and functional academics
program, Community and Life Skills Development.
Content Area Teaching: This program is designed for students ages
11 to 16 who perform on the higher end of the spectrum and can read to
learn. Academics range from elementary to middle school depending upon
the student population, and are complemented by in-school pre-vocational
training as well as gaining leisure and recreational skills. Social
pragmatics and occupational therapy also are key components of the
program.
Pathfinder: For students ages 12 to 22 with Asperger’s syndrome
and high-functioning autism, Pathfinder integrates social pragmatics
with a modified middle school and high school curriculum. Most students
are working at or just below grade level, and many have passed the MCAS
for their grade level. The program is designed to help students achieve
their academic potential while gaining the social skills they need to
interact appropriately and make meaningful friendships. The program also
introduces students to using a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) to help
them gain more self-control and confidence so they can lead more
independent and productive lives.
Community and Life Skills Development: This program is designed
for students ages 11 to 16 who have more limited verbal
abilities/focusing on communication skills, self care and daily living
skills, in school vocational training and functional academics. Students
work on a range of skills from name recognition and identifying money to
answering comprehension questions and discussing current events.
Frequent community trips offer important living skill lessons such as
using a shopping list, ordering food in a restaurant and going to the
post office.
Transition: This program prepares students ages 16 to 22 for
long-term, community-based employment as they transition into the
community. It focuses on functional academics; social, communication and
daily living skills; on- and off-site vocational training; and
appropriate use of leisure time. Academics are individualized for each
student’s abilities.
Residential Program - The League School of Greater Boston offers
two community-based residences near campus for students who attend our
day program. Our residential program is designed to teach group living
and to reinforce and expand upon the self-care, daily living and
community skills learned at school. Our residents learn to live with
roommates and develop proficiency in activities of daily living such as
cooking, cleaning, self-care and community awareness. They also take
field trips and participate in community activities to gain more
independence. The residences are located in communities a short distance
from the school and are licensed for up to 20 students. They are staffed
24 hours a day by caring and trained individuals.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served 3-22
Age at
Admission 3-22
I.Q. Range
Served N/A
Program
Day, Residential
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:4
Length of Program 12
months
Current Enrollment
95
day, 13 residential
Total Capacity
110
day, 16 residential
Admissions Procedures
The League School of Greater Boston’s rolling admissions process is
designed to ensure we serve students who can benefit most from our
educational approach, techniques and programs, while adhering to the
individual school district’s referral and out-of-district placement
policies. Students must be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder,
including pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), high functioning
autism or Asperger’s syndrome to be considered for admissions.
Step 1 – The Tour: We provide individual tours for parents and
other interested parties during regular school hours. The tour reviews
our approach, programs, facilities and admissions process, and addresses
any questions that arise. To schedule a tour, in-state parents must have
verbal or written consent from their school district. Out-of-state
parents, or parents planning to pay privately, do not require formal
consent to arrange a tour.
Step 2 – Initial Intake: To initiate an intake session, the
candidate’s school district must submit a referral to the League School
for review. If the candidate qualifies, a one-hour intake session is set
up with our team of specialists to help evaluate if the prospective
student’s skills will integrate well with our approach and programs. The
admissions tem reviews the intake and notifies the referring school of
its decision as to whether the candidate will continue the admissions
process.
Step 3 – Full-Day Intake: Candidates who are called back will
attend a full-day intake session. A variety of specialists, including
speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, teachers,
behavior therapists and medical staff, observe and work with the student
in the classroom. Prior to scheduling the intake, parents must complete
all application paperwork and send it to the admissions director for
approval by the school nurse. Student drop-off is at 8:45AM at the main
entrance; pick-up is at 2:30PM. Parents should provide a lunch. Please
note: occasionally a prospective student may be asked back for a second
full-day intake.
Step 4 – The Decision: After the full-day intake, the admissions
team reconvenes to make a final decision. Notification is sent to the
referring school or, in the case of privately funded students, directly
to the parents.
Step 5 – The Start Date: Before a start date can be determined,
the following forms must be completed:
o
A Revised Individualized Education Program (IEP) signed by
all responsible parties. The League School of must agree that we can
provide the services in the IEP.
o
A placement agreement between the sending school district
and the League School of Greater Boston.
o
All medical paperwork.
Once all paperwork is approved, the League School notifies the school
district to arrange transportation.
Accreditation
Massachusetts State Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education and Massachusetts Department of
Early Education and Care.
Funding Approval
Massachusetts Department of
Education, New York, Florida, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
Indiana, and Connecticut.
League Treatment
Center -
Joan Fenichel
Therapeutic Nursery
Address
30 Washington Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (718) 643-5300
Fax: (718) 643-0640
Web: www.leaguetreatment.org
Contact
Hannah Achtenberg Kinn
Founded 1953
Joined
NAPSEC 1996
Disabilities Served
Autism, pervasive developmental
disorder, emotional disturbances, mental retardation, multiple
mental disabilities, and other health impairments.
Program Description
League Treatment Center’s JFTN is a
comprehensive preschool program serving typically developing and
special needs children from birth to age five. It provides a
continuum of care for children with a variety of developmental
disabilities that include both center based and community-based
services. Based upon a multidisciplinary evaluation, an
individualized program is developed to capitalize on each child’s
unique learning style. Related services include speech and language
therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, parent
training, and parent counseling to augment the classroom program as
needed.
LTC’s League School is a day
treatment school serving special needs children 5-21 years of age.
It provides a therapeutic milieu for children who are emotionally
disturbed, autistic and behaviorally disordered. It offers a
multidisciplinary approach to learning. Related services include
speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and counseling. A
complete academic program is provided to meet the child’s individual
needs and learning style. The program goals are to return the child
to a less restrictive environment when appropriate.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 5-21
Age at
Admission 5-15
I.Q. Range
Served Varied
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil
Ratio 1:1:6, 1:1:12
Length of
Program 10 months,
optional 30 day summer
Current
Enrollment 135
Total
Capacity 135
Admission Procedures
JFTN: Referral by Early Intervention
or Committee on Preschool Special Education and other
professionals. Full multidisciplinary evaluations available.
Contact Intake Coordinator at (718) 643-5300. League School:
Referral by the NYC Board of Education. Private and mental health
referral accepted. Contact Susan Rich at (718) 498-2500.
Accreditation
New York State Approved Evaluation
Site & Preschool Provider and New York City Licensed Day Care.
Funding Approval
New York State Education Department,
New York State Early Intervention Program, New York State Office of
Mental Health, and New York City Department of Mental Health.
Learning
Center for Exceptional Children
Address
37 Speer Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07013
Phone: (201) 559-3190
Fax: (201)
559-3194
Web:
www.todayslearningcenter.net
Contact
Linda J. Buonauro
Founded
1978
Joined NAPSEC 1990
Disabilities Served
Mental disabilities, neurological
impairments, emotional disturbances, and autism.
Program Description
Established to provide an environment
where students could be nurtured. The program is designed to guide
students along a path that will allow them to maximize their
potential, geared to the successful development of skills, enabling
them to interact productively in our society. Instructional
strategies are employed conducive to successful and positive growth
academically, socially, and behaviorally. The Learning Center also
has a commitment to enhance the student’s home stability by
providing direct in-home services. Transitional programs within the
school prepare these students to lead as self-sufficient a life as
possible in the mainstream of society. Services provided include:
health services; psychological; vocational/prevocational; social
services; occupational therapy; physical therapy; independent
living; speech; and language.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range
Served 2.5 -21
Age at
Admission
Varies
I.Q. Range
Served Below average to
average
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil
Ratio
1:2
Length of
Program 10 month/extended
school year summer program
Current
Enrollment 86
Total
Capacity
110+
Admissions Procedures
Contact Director and/or Assistant
Director. Submission of academic, psychological, psychiatric,
medical, and neurological evaluations, and social history. Interview
with child and parent(s)/guardian(s).
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
State Department of Education,
private insurance and private tuition.
Learning Clinic
Address
PO Box 324
Brooklyn, CT 06234
Phone: (860) 774-5619
Fax: (860) 774-1037
Web:
www.thelearningclinic.org
Contact
Dr. Raymond W. DuCharme
Founded 1980
Joined NAPSEC 1999
Disabilities Served
Attention defici | 