NAPSEC Members
Programs are listed in alphabetical order,
letters represent sections of the directory. Member programs that
have not returned their profile information do not have an entry in
the directory. To visit those programs go to Visit NAPSEC Members
Site where contact information is posted.
This Section is Letters S through Z
S
ScenicView Academy
Address
5455 North 250 River Run Drive
Provo, UT 84604
Phone: (801) 226-2550
Fax: (801) 226-8298
Web: www.svacademy.org
Contact
Douglas Gale
Founded
2001
Joined NAPSEC
2004
Disabilities Served
Learning disabilities, autism, Asperger's syndrome, ADHD, dyslexia.
Program Description
ScenicView is a not-for-profit educational facility for adults with
learning disabilities. The Academy offers a college-like setting
where students choose classes to best meet their needs.
ScenicView offers therapy, coaching, case management,
employment coaching, recreational therapy, education, tutoring, and
social activities. Students work with staff in accommodating
their disabilities to allow them to live interdependent and
successful lives in the community.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
21+
Age at Admission
21+
I.Q. Range Served
90+
Program
Day, Residential
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:2
Length of Program
N/A
Current Enrollment
57
Total Capacity
58
Admission Procedures
Apply online or by calling (801) 226-2550 for an application.
The Admissions Committee will review the application and be in touch
with the family. Admission takes place quarterly (January,
April, July, October). Typically applicants do not need to
wait longer than three months to be admitted.
Accreditation
National Commission for the
Accreditation of Special Education Services (NCASES)
Funding Approval
N/A.
School for Children
with Hidden Intelligence
Address
345 Oak Street
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone: (732) 886-0900
Fax: (732) 886-7603
Web:
www.schischool.org
Contact
Osher Eisemann
Founded
1994
Joined NAPSEC
2000
Disabilities Served
Multiply handicapped, pervasive
developmental disorder, autistic, down syndrome, neurologically
impaired, cerebral palsy, visually impaired, communication disorder,
and specific learning disability.
Program Description
Serves children ages 3-21.
Provides academic instruction related services, D.T., P.T., and
speech adapted physical education.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
3-21
Age at Admission
N/A
I.Q. Range Served
N/A
Program Day,
Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:1. Where appropriate, 3:1
Length of Program
180 days, 30 day summer session. 210 days total.
Current Enrollment
104
Total
Capacity 104
Admission Procedures
Child is referred to program by the
district, or upon the parents request. An application is filed
through the district and an evaluation is conducted by the school
staff. All prior evaluations are reviewed. If placement is deemed
appropriate by the school, and the district approves placement, the
child is accepted.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
New Jersey.
SEARCH
Day Program
Address
73 Wickapecko Drive
Ocean, NJ 07712
Phone: (732) 531-0454
Fax: (732) 531-5934
Web:
www.searchdayprogram.com
Contact
Katherine Solana
Founded
1971
Joined NAPSEC 1986
Disabilities Served
Autism.
Program Description
The SEARCH Day Program, Inc., is a
non-profit multi-faceted agency approved by the NJ Department of
Education and designed to serve the comprehensive needs of
individuals with autism from preschool through adult life.
SEARCH is dedicated to providing an interdisciplinary educational
program in the most enabling environment, one that will develop and
maintain the skills, attitudes, and knowledge that individuals with
autism need to function as productively and independently as
possible within a variety of settings.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
3-21
Age at Admission
3
I.Q. Range Served
N/A
Program
Day, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:1/1:2
Length of Program
12 months
Current Enrollment
70
Total Capacity
71
Admission Procedures
Clients are screened by local child study team for classification
and then referred to SEARCH team for placement.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
State education agency, Title XX, and
the human services agencies.
Seneca
Center
Address
2275 Arlington Drive
San Leandro, CA 94578
Phone: (510) 317-1444
Fax: (510) 317-1426
Web:
www.senecacenter.org
Contact
Ken Berrick
Founded
N/A
Joined NAPSEC 2009
Disabilities Served
Anxiety disorder, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit
hyperactive disorder, behavior disorder, bi-polar, conduct disorder,
depression, educational disabilities, emotional disorder, learning
disabilities, oppositional defiance disorder, physically/emotionally
abused, post-traumatic stress disorder, sex offenders, suicidal
tendencies, sexually abused.
Program Description
Seneca Center is a non-profit organization that serves children with
severe emotional and behavioral problems that keep them from
succeeding in a public school setting. We are committed to
unconditional care of our students as well as family involvement.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
6-18
Age at Admission
6-18
I.Q. Range
Served N/A
Admissions Procedures
Our students are referred to our program by their public school
districts. Upon referral, Seneca evaluates the student's
behaviors and history to determine whether our services are a good
fit.
Accreditation
WASC.
Funding Approval
California Department of Education.
Seven Hills Academy
Address
81 Hope Avenue
Worchester, MA 01603
Phone: (508) 755-2340
Fax: (508) 849-3882
Web:
www.sevenhills.org
Contact
Dr. Katharine Cleary
Founded
N/A
Joined NAPSEC 2007
Disabilities Served
Seven Hills Academy at Devens: Academic and behavioral programs are
designed for children with autism spectrum disorders, dual diagnosis
and severely challenging behaviors.
Seven Hills Academy at Groton: is a private, special education day
program serving children and young adults with complex medical and
developmental disabilities. The Academy at Groton serves residents
of Seven Hills at Groton as well as children from surrounding
communities whose unique learning needs can best be met within our
multi-disciplinary learning environment.
Program Description
Seven Hills Academy at Devens: Each classroom offers programming
that utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach built upon the
principles of applied behavioral analysis combined with positive
behavioral supports. The Academy works during each school day to
improve the abilities of students who attend the program and enhance
their life options. In addition to Special Education teachers and
instructional assistants, each classroom may include a variety of
specialists and therapists such as: speech and language therapists,
occupational therapists, physical therapists, and music therapists.
Seven Hills Academy at Groton: Children attend on-site, accredited,
Department of Education Special Needs School during the day. The
Academy provides an educational program that addresses the complex
needs of enrolled students by utilizing the support and intervention
of specialists in the areas of allied health, medicine, nursing,
speech pathology and augmentative communication. Services include a
variety of therapies that are integrated into the fabric of each
child's program including behavior therapy, physical and
occupational therapy, massage and music therapy. Community
involvement and field trips are also an integral part of the
children's daily lives.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
3-22
Age at
Admission N/A
I.Q. Range
Served N/A
Admissions Procedures
For Seven Hills Academy at Devens: SHA: Submission of referral
packet to program director, Seven Hills Academy.
For Seven Hills Academy at Groton: The Medical Review Team of the
Department of Public Health generally approves admissions. Contact
Director of Social Services for information regarding referral
information and admissions.
Accreditation
For Seven Hills Academy at Devens and the Academy at Groton SHA:
Mass. Department of Education Approved Private School.
Funding Approval
For Seven Hills Academy at Devens: SHA: Department of Social
Services, school systems.
For Seven Hills Academy at Groton: Approved by Department of
Education, Department of Social Services, and LEA.
Sierra Vista Child & Family
Services Non Public School
Address
100 Poplar Avenue
Modesto, CA 95354
Phone: (209) 523-4573
Fax: (209) 505-5866
Web:
www.sierravistacares.org
Contact
Kim Hamby, NPS Administrator
Founded
1980
Joined NAPSEC
2010
Disabilities Served
Emotionally Disturbed, Specific Learning Disability, Autism,
Multiple Disabilities, Mild Mental Retardation, Speech & Language.
Program Description
Sierra Vista Non Public Schools provide individualized educational
programs for emotionally disturbed students K-8th grade. The program
are designed to meet the needs of special education students who
have not responded to less restrictive academic environments. The
program accepts students with a variety of conditions. The program
provides special day classes, social skills development and DIS
services including speech and language, behavioral intervention,
counseling and guidance services and parent education and support.
Mental health services, including Day Treatment, are available to
qualifying students. Our goal is to return the student to the least
restrictive educational environment as soon as possible.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
5-15
Age at Admission
5
I.Q. Range Served
60-75
Admissions Procedures
Referral through IEP process.
Accreditation
CACFS.
Funding Approval
Stanislaus County SELPS, Modesto City Schools SELPA.
Skills
of Central Pennsylvania
Address
341 Science Park Road,
Suite 6
State College, PA 16803
Phone: (814) 238-3245
Fax: (814) 238-5117
Web:
www.skillsofcentralpa.org
Contact
Dr. David M. Rice
Founded
1960
Joined NAPSEC 2000
Disabilities Served
Mental retardation (all levels);
behavioral disorders, medically fragile, mental health disorders,
autism and fragile X.
Program Description
Programs are individually prescribed
and range from day and/or residential programs, 365 days per year
and 24 hours per seven days. All residents reside in community
homes, apartments or other individualized living arrangements,
including family living arrangements. Day programs range from adult
training programs to actual work settings. Day and residential
programs serve adolescents and adults living in 18 counties in
central Pennsylvania.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
16-senior citizen
Age at Admission
16 and up
I.Q. Range Served
Profound and above
Admissions Procedures
Consumers are admitted following a
review by staff of their paperwork and/or a visit to the potential
day and/or residential site.
Accreditation
N/A
Funding Approval
Licensed by the Pennsylvania
Department of Public Welfare
Somerset
Hills Learning Institute
Address
1810 Burnt Mills Road
Bedminster, NJ 07921
Phone: (908) 719-6400
Fax: (908) 719-6401
Web:
www.somerset-hills.org
Contact
Dr. Kevin J. Brothers
Founded
1999
Joined NAPSEC
Disabilities Served
Autism, pervasive developmental disorder, preschool disabilities.
Program Description
The Institute uses the principles and methods of applied behavior
analysis as a basis for instruction and treatment
to provide comprehensive
individualized data based intervention for preschoolers and
school-aged students for enrollment in traditional schools or
productive work and community participation. Home programming
and extended school year services are also provided to promote the
display of relevant skills at home and in public.
Program Profile
Enrollment Coed
Age Range Served
3-21
Age at Admission
Varies
I.Q. Range Served
N/A
Admissions Procedures
Referrals for admission are made by parents or school district
personnel by sending a copy of the initial diagnostic report with a
one page cover letter that provides relevant information about the
child.
Accreditation
N/A
Funding Approval
New Jersey Department of Education
Somerset
Hills
School
Address
206 Mount Horeb Road
Warren, NJ07059
Phone: (732) 469-6900
Fax: (732) 469-0024
Web:
www.somersethills.org
Contact
Maria Torres
Founded
1970
Joined NAPSEC
1999
Disabilities Served
Behavioral Disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities, Multiple
Disabilities.
Program Description
Behavioral program and residential treatment center for emotionally
disturbed boys; both day and residential students. Strong clinical
and behavioral program. Eleven staff with LCSW certification and 5
Behavioral Specialists.
Program Profile
Enrollment Male
Age Range Served
6-16
Age at Admission
Through 15
I.Q. Range Served
60-125+
Admissions Procedures
Contact Stacy Alexander.
Accreditation
N/A
Funding Approval
New Jersey Department of Education
Sonia
Shankman Orthogenic School
Address
1365 East 60th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: (773) 702-1203
Fax: (773) 702-1304
Web:
www.oschool.org
Contact
Diana Kon
Founded
1914
Joined NAPSEC
1995
Disabilities Served
Children with severe social emotional disorders and autism.
Program Description
The Orthogenic School is a
coeducational intensive residential treatment program for children
and adolescents in need of support for behavioral or emotional
issues. It provides young people ages 5-20 with a therapeutic
and educational environment that reflects values of a strong milieu,
a meaningful set of curricula, and that recognizes their strengths
and needs while challenging them to grow by achieving important
developmental and behavioral outcomes.
As an affiliate of the University of
Chicago, the school is committed to fostering inquiry into the
clinical and treatment needs of troubled children and youth.
The school is also dedicated to the education and training of its
staff as the next generation of clinical scholars in the mental
health field. The interrelated missions of clinical care,
inquiry, scholarship and training assist the Orthogenic School in
creating the best possible therapeutic and educational model for its
students.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
5 -12
Age at Admission
Varies
I.Q. Range Served
80+
Program
Residential, Day (summers included)
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:5
Length of Program
Residential: 189 + 53 summer; Day: 176 + 53 summer
Current Enrollment
Residential: 45; Day: 8
Total Capacity
53
Admission Procedures
Contact Admissions Coordinator, Kristin Friesen at (773) 834-7694.
Admissions packet should include: current IEP, psychological
report,, psychiatric report, and if appropriate, an ICG packet.
Accreditation
COA, ISBE.
Funding Approval
Illinois State Board of Education, CA, IGG.
Spring
Run School/Center for Education
Address
11 Minneakoning Road
Flemington, NJ 08822
Phone: (908) 782-1480
Fax: (908) 782-2775
Web:
www.ceaemployment.com
Contact
John F. Ritchie
Founded
1984
Joined NAPSEC 1997
Disabilities Served
Multiple disabilities, Asperger’s
Syndrome, behaviorally disabled, communication impaired, moderate to
mild cognitively impaired, emotionally disturbed, pervasive
developmental disorder, and specific learning disability.
Program Description
SRS is a highly-individualized
private school designed to teach students self-awareness, resiliency
and accountability. We strive to assist our students in the
learning of valuable life skills crucial to achieving success in the
world after graduation.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
14-21
Age at Admission
13+
I.Q. Range Served
70+
Program
Day, Summer
Length of Program
210 days
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:3
Current Enrollment
28
Total Capacity
36
Funding Approval
New Jersey Department of Education.
Springtime School
Address
638 Newton-Yardley Road, Suite 1F
Newtown, PA 18940
Phone: (215) 579-0670
Fax: (215) 579-6960
Web:
www.SpringtimeSchool.com
Contact
Kristine Quinby
Founded
2010
Joined NAPSEC 2011
Disabilities Served
Autism
Program Description
The Springtime School has been developed to meet the individual
needs of children with autism. These children require highly
specialized intensive teaching in a structured environment with
knowledgeable teachers in a year-round setting with one-to-one
attention using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
The Springtime School is licensed as a Special Education School for
Elementary Aged Students with Autism.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
5-14
Age at Admission
Varies
I.Q. Range Served
All
Program
Day, Summer
Length of Program
210 days
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:1
Current Enrollment
2
Total Capacity
6
Funding Approval
Licensed Private School - PA
Spurwink School
Address
899 Riverside Street
Portland, ME 04103
Phone: (207) 871-1200
Fax: (207) 871-1232
Web:
www.spurwink.org
Contact Email
Email:
psperry@spurwink.org
Contact Pamela
Sperry
Founded
1960
Joined NAPSEC
1993
Disabilities Served
Emotional disturbances, developmental disorders, and mental
retardation.
Program Description
There is a continuum of services
including one residential campus and numerous community-based
residences with day treatment facilities providing schooling;
transition alternative programming for adolescents focusing on
adventure-based and vocational activities; and staff secure programs
offering treatment for those "hard to place" youngsters who have
been at (or waiting to get into) long-term facilities out-of-state.
Highly individualized goals are developed using a psycho educational
model and a strong emphasis on a dynamic understanding of
personality and social development. Services are delivered in
small facilities purposefully designed to promote optimum
relationship development.
School Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
5-20
Age at
Admission 5-20
I.Q. Range Served
Variable
Program
Day, Residential, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio
Varies by program
Length of Program
210 days
Current Enrollment
231
Total Capacity
231
Admission Procedures
Contact Robert Small, PSYD.,
Associate Coordinator of Programs. Referrals accepted from a variety
of sources. PET recommendation required for admission to day
treatment and residential treatment center.
Accreditation
Council on Accreditation
of Services and Children (COA).
Funding Approval
N/A.
The Spurwink School
Address
365 River Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
Phone: (401) 781-4380
Fax: (401) 334-3783
Web:
www.spurwinkri.org
Contact
Carleen M. Bellaire, M.Ed.
Founded
1982
Joined
NAPSEC
2009
Disabilities Served
The
Spurwink School addresses the diverse needs of students who are
diagnosed with psychiatric and neurological disorders.
Program
Description
Established
in 1982, The Spurwink School is a licensed, accredited year-round
special education program located in Lincoln, RI. The school
offers integrated academic and therapeutic services to 40 students
(ages 5-18) with emotional and behavioral challenges in a safe and
nurturing community-based environment.
Program
Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
5-18
Age at Admission
5-18
I.Q. Range Served
Low average to above average
Program
D
Staff/Pupil Ratio
2:8
Length of Program
223 days
Current Enrollment
36
Total Capacity
40
Admission
Procedures
Carleen M.
Bellaire, M.Ed., Administrator of Special Education – (401)
781-4380, Ext. 323 or by email at
cbellaire@spurwinkri.org.
Accreditation
NCASES - National
Commission for the Accreditation of Special Education Services.
Funding
Approval
NCASES and
Rhode Island Department of Education Funding – Community –Local
Education Authorities.
St.
Elizabeth School
Address
801 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone: (410) 889-5054
Fax: (410) 889-2356
Web: www.stelizabeth-school.org
Email: info@stelizabeth-school.org
Contact
Dr. Christine Manlove, Principal
Founded
1961
Joined NAPSEC
1997
Disabilities Served
Autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disability, traumatic brain
injury, emotional disturbance, multiple disability which may include
orthopedic impairment, speech or language impairment, other health
impairment including: ADD, ADHD and specific leaning disability.
Program Description
St. Elizabeth School is a co-educational, 11 month nonpublic program
for middle and high school students, grade 6-12 and ages 10-21.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
10-21
Age at Admission
10-20
Length of Program
11 months, 199 days
Current Enrollment
114
Total Capacity
125
Admission Procedures
Students are referred by the Local
School System (LSS) when public school program cannot meet their
complex needs for individualized instruction and related therapeutic
services. Student place at SES receive funding from LSS and the
Maryland State Department of Education. Transportation is also
provided by the LSS.
The Admissions Director receives and reviews referrals from the LSS
and with the Program Coordinator visit and observe the student in ho
or her current school. they discuss the Student's needs with staff
at the school placement. If the student seems appropriate to be
considered for admission, the family is contacted for a
pre-admission interview. the intake team, which includes the
Clinical Coordinator, Program Coordinator, and Principal, reviews
the referral prior to the pre-admission interview. SES schedules a n
interview with parents and student. School personnel, therapist or
other outside agencies involved with a student are invited and
encouraged to attend the pre-admission interview as well.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
State of Maryland.
St. John of God Community Services/
Archbishop Damiano School
Address
1145 Delsea Drive
Westville Grove, NJ 08093
Phone: (856) 848-4700
Fax: (856) 848-3965
Web: www.sjogcs.org
Contact
Muncie Buckalew
Founded
1966
Joined NAPSEC
1998
Disabilities Served
Multiple disabilities, visually
impaired, and severe to moderate cognitive impairments.
Program Description
Archbishop Damiano School is aligned
with the New Jersey Core Curriculum standards and provides an
instructional program in all levels to meet the students' academic,
social, emotional needs in accordance with each child's
individualized education program goals and objectives.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
3-21
Age at Admission
Varies
I.Q. Range Served
Below 55
Program
Day, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:3
Length of Program
210- day program and summer program
Current Enrollment
182
Total Capacity
200
Admission Procedures
Child study team members contacts
school principal. Evaluation and records are forwarded for review.
Parent and child visit the school. If Archbishop Damiano School can
meet the child's needs, an acceptance letter is forwarded to the
child study team and parent.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
New Jersey State Department of Education.
Stepping Stone School
Address
45 County Road 519
Bloomsbury, NJ 08804-3409
Phone: (908) 995-1999
Fax: (908) 995-1994
Web:
www.sstoneschool.com
Contact
Dr. Melanie Little North
Founded
1978
Joined NAPSEC
1998
Disabilities Served
Behavioral disabilities and learning
disabilities.
Program Description
A therapeutic day school for students
with behavioral disabilities that strives to create a balance
between a students’s emotional and academic needs. The school
climate is based on trust, caring, cooperation, and respect for the
rights, needs, and individual differences of each child.
Classroom activities are organized, individualized, and supported
through ongoing counseling and social skills building activities.
Parents are actively involved through parenting education and
supportive activities.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
7-18
Age at Admission
Varies
I.Q. Range Served
Varies
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:2
Length of Program
180 days
Current Enrollment
38
Total Capacity
48
Admission Procedures
Referral by public school district
child study team leading to a recommendation in the Individual
Education Plan.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
New Jersey Department of Education.
Stewart Home School
Address
4200 Lawrenceburg Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 227-4821
Fax: (502) 227-3013
Web:
www.stewarthome.com
Contact
Sandra Bell
Founded
1893
Joined NAPSEC
1995
Disabilities Served
Intellectually disabled – must be
ambulatory and toilet trained. Asperger’s Syndrome, autism,
communication delays, developmental disabilities, down syndrome,
educational disabilities, epilepsy, educable mental retardation,
fragile x syndrome, mental disabilities, mental retardation,
pervasive developmental disorder, Prader Willi Syndrome, speech
impairment, Klinefelter Syndrome, learning disabilities, Williams
Syndrome.
Program Description
Stewart Home School is a residential school solely committed to the
educational, vocational, social, recreational, physical, and
emotional well-being and progress of the the students served. It is
a private, for-profit school owned and operated by the Dr. John P.
Stewart family.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
16 and up
Age at Admission
16 and up
I.Q. Range Served
30 and up
Program
Residential
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:2.5
Length of Program
365 days per year
Current Enrollment
370
Total Capacity
390
Admission Procedures
.
Personal interview
required along with completed application. Application materials are
available upon request.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
N/A.
Summit Speech
School
Address
705 Central Avenue
New Providence, NJ 07974
Phone: (908) 508-0011
Fax: (908) 508-0012
Web:
www.summitspeech.org
Contact
Dr. Pamela A.
Paskowitz
Contact Email
info@summitspeech.org
Founded 1967
Joined NAPSEC 1998
Disabilities Served
Auditory/oral deaf and hard of
hearing children.
Program Description
The parent-infant program offers parents and caregivers the skills
and confidence they need to help their young children learn to
listen and talk. Sessions are guided by certified teachers of
the deaf and focus on auditory habilitation and speech/language
development. Parent educational sessions and support groups
are available.
The preschool offers a language intensive model to teach children to
listen and talk so that they may learn alongside their hearing peers
in a mainstream setting. Children alternate intensive small
group speech, language and auditory training sessions with larger
group content lessons.
The itinerant program offers a teacher of the deaf to support both
public school staff and the children. A variety of services
from staff training and audiological consultations, to direct
teaching with the children are available.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
Birth to age 5
Age at Admission
Birth to age 5
I.Q. Range Served
N/A
Program
Day, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio
varies
Length of Program
varies
Current Enrollment
Early Intervention 44/Preschool 32/Int. Services 80+
Total Capacity
N/A
Admission Procedures
Referrals from County Special Child
Health Services and School Districts – Students must be
auditory/oral deaf.
Accreditation
New Jersey Department of Education
Funding Approval
New Jersey Department of Health and
Senior Services, New Jersey Department of Education.
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Therapeutic
Education Centers
Address
2130 East 4th Street, Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (714) 543-5437
Fax:
(714) 543-5463
Web:
www.olivecrest.org
Contact
Dr. Donald
Verleur
Founded
1973
Joined NAPSEC
1995
Disabilities Served:
Developmentally disabled, learning
disabilities, educational behavioral, attention, deficit hyperactive
disorder, autistic spectrum.
Program Description
Therapeutic Education Center (TEC) is
a special education school that strives to meet the education,
behavioral and emotional needs of students who cannot be served in
the public education system. The goal of all TEC schools is to
fine-tune the academic process through therapeutic interventions.
TEC is able to challenge students academically while addressing
social and emotional needs.
TEC is a non-public, non-profit
school for children in grades Kindergarten through twelfth grade
dedicated to meeting the academic, emotional, and behavioral needs
of the exceptional student through individuated and innovative
educational programs. TEC is devoted to the development of
academic, social and emotional growth in children. This
includes master of basic academic skills, critical thinking skills,
social skills, vocational skills and the development of
independence, mutual respect, feeling of self worth and confidence.
Elementary Special Ed K- 7, Secondary Special Ed 8-12. Early College
High School Charter School 9-12, after school programs, tutoring and
mentoring programs, speech clinic with Biola University.
School Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
4-18
Age at Admission
4-18
I.Q. Range Served
220
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:3
Length of Program
220
Current Enrollment
320
Total Capacity
400
Admission Procedures
Admissions procedures vary with the different programs.
Accreditation
Council on Accreditation and Western
Association of Schools and Colleges.
Funding Approval
California State.
Timber
Ridge School
Address
P.O. Box 3160
Winchester, VA 22604
Phone: (877) 877-3004
Fax: (540) 888-4511
Web:
www.timber-ridge-school.org
Director Dr. John Lamanna
Contact
Karen Tompkins
Founded 1969
Joined NAPSEC 1975
Disabilities Served
Emotionally disturbed, learning disabled, and other health
impairments.
Program Description
Educational Program: On the basis of the Individualized Education al
Program established for each student, strengths and weaknesses are
indentified. Long and short-term goals, services to be provided and
criteria for evaluation of successful achievement are established.
All students attend school on campus. The school day consists of a
minimum of 5.5 hours per day. Periodic standardized testing serves
to measure achievement. Teachers certified by the Virginia
Board of Education land endorsed in either special education or in
the subject area to be taught provide instruction. The camps
teacher-student ratio is 1:6:6 and no class, other than physical
education, exceeds a ratio of 1:10.
Treatment Program: Under the direction of the Clinical Staff,
individual student needs are indentified and strategies for meeting
these needs are developed. There is a range of specific intervention
strategies in which staff have had prior training that may be
appropriate for our students. No single strategy or counseling
approach is used to the exclusion of others. Generally, the approach
consist of Dr. William Glasser's Reality Therapy with an emphasis on
responsibility training an control theory. Individual and group
counseling coupled with environmental reinforcement for exhibiting
desired behavioral change combine to promote treatment progress. A
system for giving the student an opportunity to demonstrate the new
behavior and to be reinforce for behaving in an appropriate manner
serves to internalize the newly learned behavior. Counseling
services are offered in four treatment areas: weekly individual
counseling for each student; group counseling for each student;
routine family counseling on campus; and monthly outreach programs
for parent support. The group counseling with students addresses for
distinct treatment areas: students subjected to physical/sexual
abuse and neglect; substance abuse to include participation in a
community based Alcoholics Anonymous group; anger management; and
employment.
The counseling aspect focuses on clarification of program areas and
seeks to ensure that the student and family understand why these
areas have been problematic. Subsequent teaching of alternative
responses seeks to give the student and family members a new
repertoire of behavioral choices from which to select when
confronted with a situation that previously was characterized by
unacceptable behavior.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Male
Age Range
Served 10 - 21
Age at Admission
10 - 18
I.Q. Range Served
75+
Program
Residential
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:8
Length of Program
365 Days (year round)
Current Enrollment
65
Total Capacity
96
Admission Procedures
The referring party must complete an application form and submit a
packet of material for review by the Admissions Committee. Reports
required: psychological evaluation(s), educational evaluation and
history, social case history, report on physical examination (within
last 6 months), medical history, to include immunization record.
Additional reports that may be required: neurological evaluations,
psychiatric evaluation, court history.
The Admission Committee, consisting of the schools' Director of
Admissions, Educational Services, Clinical Services and Residential
Services makes all decisions. Material submitted will be reviewed. A
decision on whether an interview is warranted will be made.
Additional material may be requested. Following the interview, a
decision on admission will be made and as appropriate a date for
admission will be established. Admission is generally accomplished
within two weeks following the interviews.
Accreditation
Virginia Association of Independent
Specialized Education Facilities, SACS-CASI, and National Commission
for the Accreditation of Special Education Services (NCASES).
Funding Approval
Virginia Comprehensive Services Act, Localities.
The Timothy School
Address
973 Old Lancaster Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
Phone: (610) 725-1755
Fax: (610) 725-8917
Web:
www.timothyschool.com
Contact
Dr. Judith D’Angelo
Founded
1966
Joined
NAPSEC
2003
Disabilities Served
Autism and pervasive developmental disorder.
Program Description
An approved private school for students with autism, ages 5-16, that
specializes in teaching communication, social, cognitive and life
skills. The highly specialized program includes structured teaching,
positive behavioral support and other research based methods proven
to facilitate learning for those students and enable them to learn
basic skills and function independently within their home and
community.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
5-16
Age at Admission:
5
I.Q. Range Served
N/A
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:3
Length of Program
180
Current Enrollment
39
Total Capacity
60
Admission Procedures
The Timothy School accepts referrals from Public School Districts.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
State and Agency.
Titusville Academy
Address
86 River Drive
Titusville, NJ 08560
Phone: (609) 737-7733
Fax: (609) 737-3343
Website:
www.titusac1.org
Contact Deborah
R. Zerbib
Founded
1971
Joined NAPSEC
1984
Disabilities Served
Bright, behaviorally different
students with classified emotional disturbances and/or learning
disabilities.
Program Description
The Titusville Academy provides an
educational program for each student based on his or her individual
needs. We offer self-contained and departmentalized programs
in a secure and therapeutic educational environment. To ensure
this, the school has formulated three basic objectives for every
student. They are: 1) Students will develop social skills that
enable them to relate to peers and authority figures in more
effective and mutually satisfying ways; 2) Through individualized
and group instruction, students will develop and reinforce the
academic skills necessary for full intellectual development; 3)
Through gradual mainstreaming, students will be able to return to
the regular public school classroom.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
5-18
Age at Admission
Varies
I.Q. Range Served
Average to above average
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:3
Length of Program
180 days
Current Enrollment
87
Total Capacity
104
Admission Procedures
Submission of student referral by
local education agency or parent, followed up by an intake interview
and review of IEP. Decision by TTA, CST, and parent(s) is made
relative to acceptability of placement. TTA will accept
private placement.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
New Jersey State Department of
Education.
The Trousdale School
Address
3171 Hewitt Street SE
Cleveland, TN 37323
Phone: (423) 479-7130
Fax: (423) 479-7135
Website:
www.trousdaleschool.org
Contact Shannon
Clark
Founded
2005
Joined NAPSEC
2011
Disabilities Served
Trousdale School serves high functioning intellectually disabled
adults. The enrollment criteria includes, but is not limited to:
- Age 22 or older
- Termination of services from the LEA (local education agency)
programs
- Primary eligibility is demonstrated through evidence that the
student's least restrictive environment within the previous LEA
required a self-contained classroom, one-on-one assistance, and/or
small group assistance.
- Show evidence of independent care of self (toileting, dressing,
meals, etc.)
- Physically able and willing to participate in group activities and
interact with others
- Show no evidence of violent or out of control behaviors
- Ability to self-manage medication and other healthy-related issues
- Support of family/guardian
- Student interest in continuing the educational process
Program Description
The goal is to fill the gap between high school and adulthood
through the creation of an atmosphere of creative learning,
encouragement, and education. The curriculum, currently offered
through a day program, includes mathematics, reading and writing
skills, language and computer development as well as world studies
and science enrichment. Because of the belief in nourishing the
spirit as well as the mind, sports, creative arts and social events
are also a vital part of Trousdale. The hope is to place each
student that is capable of working independently in a work site
within the community. Those students that are not quite ready to
work independently are employed through a vocational program at
Trousdale to work on job skills.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
22 and older
Age at Admission
22 and older
I.Q. Range Served
N/A
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:8
Length of Program
5 days a week, 47 weeks a year
Current Enrollment
28
Total Capacity
35
Admission Procedures
The first step is to fill out the "Application for Enrollment" and
return it to the Admissions Coordinator. The second step is a
student and family/guardian interview, which is followed by a
week-long evaluation. Then a three month evaluation commences before
an offer for admission is granted.
Accreditation
N/A
Funding Approval
N/A
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Villa
Maria School
Address
2300 Dulaney Valley Road
Timonium, MD 21093
Voice: (410) 252-6343 (TDD)
Fax: (410) 560-1347
Web:
www.vmcontinuum.org
Contact
Jack Pumprey
Founded
1985
Joined NAPSEC
1999
Disabilities Served
Emotional disorders (primary);
learning disabilities, and multiple disabilities.
Program Description
Villa Maria School is part of the Child and Family Services Division
of Catholic Charities. The school serves emotionally disturbed,
learning disabled or multiple disabled boys and girls ranging in age
from four to fifteen, in grades Pre-K through 9th. As
defined in COMAR 13A.90.10, we are approved as a Type I graded
school. The school is in session 12 months or 214 days a year.
Related services offered are medical, psychological testing, and
psychotherapy. Services provided at an additional cost are
occupational therapy, speech and language, and extended school day.
Staff employed to implement the educational program includes:
Director of Education, Principal, certified special educators,
educational treatment assistants, licensed counselors, social
workers, speech and language pathologists and occupational
therapists, diagnostic/Prescriptive teachers, nurse, psychiatrist
and behavioral specialists.
This graded/non-graded school provides a basic academic program,
which consists of language arts, mathematics, science, and social
studies. In addition, special subjects include: art, music, physical
education, swimming instruction (during the summer), computer
literacy, library, and prevocational services. Specific objectives
are individualized to target each child’s individualized educational
program goals and objectives as well as behavioral needs.
One certified special education psycho-educator and one educational
treatment assistant provide academic instructional activities in
each classroom groups of nine or fewer students. Therapists provide
the clinical services, which include weekly individual, group, and
family therapy. The behavior treatment component of this program
includes a level system, the use of point sheets, a school store,
and the use of a time out room staffed by well-qualified resource
counselors. Other professional staff may provide additional related
services as indicated on each child’s individual educational plan.
In addition, Villa Maria School provides educational assessments,
psychometric testing, and diagnostic-prescriptive teaching services.
An extended school day program is also offered four days per week
for those students who have been identified in their individual
education plan as requiring an even more comprehensive program.
Other Campuses
Harford County campus will open August 2009.
Program Profile
Age Range Served
3-15
Age at Admission
Varies
Length of Program
214 days
Current Enrollment
156
Total Capacity
197
Admission Procedures
The local education agency usually
refers students. A number of referrals are initiated by the
social services department, juvenile services, mental health
agencies, and parents in conjunction with the local education
agency. Inquiries should be made to admissions office.
Accreditation
Joint Commission for the
Accreditation of Health Organizations.
Funding Approval
Maryland State Department of Education
Vista Del Mar Child & Family
Services
Address
3200 Motor Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034-3710
Phone: (310) 836-1223
Fax: (310) 204-1405
Web:
www.vistadelmar.org
Contact
Dr. Elias Lefferman
Founded
1908
Joined NAPSEC
2008
Disabilities Served
Victims of child abuse, neglect, abandonment, domestic violence and
family dysfunction.
Program Description
Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services has been providing
specialized services and therapeutic treatment to generations of
Southern California children. Vista Del Mar offers a comprehensive
rang of social and psychological services that include psychiatric
residential treatment, day treatment, individual and family
counseling, medical and dental services provided on site by doctors
and registered nurses, community treatment units, educational and
vocational services, foster care and complete adoption services.
From its original mission in 1908 as an orphanage, Vista Del Mar has
evolved to the forefront of dealing with victims of child abuse,
neglect, abandonment, domestic violence and family dysfunction. The
broad-based approach to these problems is evident from the diversity
of programs offered to emotionally impaired children, ages six to
18, of all ethnicities and backgrounds, and their families.
Please
Contact
School to inquire
about the following information:
Program
Profile
Current
Enrollment
Age Range Served
Age at Admission
I.Q. Range Served
Program
Staff/Pupil Ratio
Length of Program
Current Enrollment
Total Capacity
Admission Procedures
Call (310) 836-1223 for more
information.
Accreditation
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
(JCAHO).
Funding Approval
Tuition, grants, contributions.
Vista
Vocational & Life Skills
Center
Address
1356 Old Clinton Road
Westbrook, CT 06498
Phone: (860) 399-8080
Fax: (860) 399-3103
Web:
www.vistavocational.org
Contact
Dr. Helen Bosch
Founded
1989
Joined NAPSEC
2008
Disabilities Served
Learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, brain injury,
seizure disorders, ADD/ADHD and other neurological disabilities.
Program Description
Vista is a unique, community-based educational program for young
adults with neurological disabilities. We offer vocational training,
life skills instruction, counseling and support services designed to
enable our students to succeed in work and to live independently.
Vista is fully accredited by the National Commission for the
Accreditation of Special Education Services (NCASES).
Program Profile
Age Range Served
18 and up
Age at Admission
18 and up
Length of Program
365 days - 12 months a year
Current Enrollment
160
Total Capacity
25 Residential, 12 Transition Apartments, Outreach unlimited
Admission Procedures
Contact Bobbi Guercia, Admissions Director at 203-318-5240.
Accreditation
National Commission for the Accreditation of Special Education
Services (NCASES).
Funding Approval
Public and private funding.
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Washington Academy
Address
520 Pompton Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Phone: (973) 239-6555
Fax: (973) 239-6335
Web:
www.washingtonacademy.com
Contact
David Schwartz
Founded
1978
Joined
NAPSEC
2000
Disabilities Served
Autism,
behavioral disabilities, cognitive delays, mild and moderate
learning and/or language disabilities, mild to moderate multiple
disabilities, preschool disabilities.
Program
Description
Washington
Academy serves eight counties throughout New Jersey. Washington
Academy implements IEP goals and objectives which are aligned with
the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards.
Program
Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
5-21
Age at Admission
5-21
I.Q. Range Served
Mild Cognitive – above average
Program Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio
3:1
Length of Program
5 ½ hours, 210 days
Current Enrollment
145
Total Capacity
180
Admission
Procedures
Contact Dr.
Matthew Helfant at (973) 239-6555 and ask to schedule an intake and
send in IEP.
Accreditation
N/A
Funding
Approval
New Jersey
Approved School for Students with Disabilities. Tuition.
The Webb Schools
Address
400 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone:
(860) 545-7054
Fax:
(860) 545-7037
Web:
www.instituteofliving.org/programs/webbschools/webbschools.htm
Contact
Kikke Levin Gerner
Founded 1967
Joined NAPSEC 1993
Disabilities Served
Social and emotional maladjustments, learning disabilities, and
pervasive developmental delays.
Program Description
The Webb Schools provide an
integrated program of special education and related services to
students with significant mental health issues. The Hartford
location is on the grounds of The Institute of Living, a psychiatric
hospital and serves students in grades K-12. The Webb School
at Cheshire serves students in grades K-8. Students come to
school daily from the surrounding communities. Students receive
instruction in reading, writing and mathematics, physical education,
health, science and social studies. Additionally, art music,
cooking, horticulture, vocational education (which may include
supportive job experience, speech and language services,
occupational therapy and computer science instruction may be offered
as part of a student’s program. Assessments support the
development of the appropriate individualized program and may
include educational, medical/medication, psychiatric, psychological,
speech/language, vocational, occupational therapy, or other
specifically requested evaluations.
The school curriculum meets state and
local education guidelines while it is sensitive to each student’s
learning needs. Frequent field trips and visiting programs
enhance the established curriculum. Social and behavioral
learning continues throughout the day. All students
participate in appropriate clinical groups and individual therapy.
Medication monitoring is available. A point/level behavioral
system reinforces growth in academics, social interactions, coping
skills and behavioral problem solving. There is an emphasis on
developing interpersonal relationships and problem solving skills.
Parents/caretakers are an important
pieces of the school/student link and teacher advisors and assigned
clinicians maintain contact with parents through meetings, phone and
email contact. A bilingual outreach worker is available to
families and students.
In response to student and system
needs, The Grace S. Webb School has developed a diagnostic program,
now in its 10th year of operation. In Hartford,
programs are available for students who are enrolled in the Eating
Disorder clinical program, and children and adolescents who are
receiving impatient and partial hospital care. Additionally,
the school supports specialty program for adolescents with psychotic
illness.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
4-21, pre-school to high school graduation
Age at Admission
Varies between 4-21
I.Q. Range Served
70 and up
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio
Approximately 1:4
Length of Program
185 days
Current Enrollment
100-130 students
Total Capacity
150
Admission Procedures
Contact Intake Coordinator at (860)
545-7207. Student and parent(s) interview required.
Academic and clinical records required prior to interview.
Referrals accepted from LEAs.
Accreditation
N/A
Funding Approval
Local education agencies.
Wesley Spectrum Highland
School
Address
5250 Caste Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Phone: (412) 885-7017
Fax: (412) 885-3896
Contact
William Alexy
Founded
1966
Joined NAPSEC
2007
Disabilities Served
Emotional Disturbance, Autism/PDD.
Program Description
Wesley Spectrum Highland School is an Approved Private School and a
school based partial hospital program that serves children with
serious emotional disturbance or autism.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
5-21
Age at Admission
5-18
I.Q. Range Served
70-130
Program
Day
Staff Pupil
Ratio: 2:5
Length of
Program 180 Days
Current
Enrollment 75
Total Capacity
80
Admission Procedures
School districts apply for admission through an intake coordinator.
Upon acceptance by Wesley Spectrum Highland School, parents and
school districts, formal application is made to the Pennsylvania
Department of Education.
Accreditation
COA.
Funding Approval
Pennsylvania State Department of
Education.
Westbridge Academy
Address
60 West Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Phone: (973) 429-8110
Fax: (973) 680-9650
Contact
Clara Litovsky
Founded
1973
Joined NAPSEC
1998
Disabilities Served
Emotional disturbances, behavioral
disorders, and autism/pervasive development disorder.
Secondary disabilities include learning disabilities, attention
deficit/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and
neurologically-based developmental disorders.
Program Description
The Westbridge Academy offers a
comprehensive therapeutic and educational specialized program to
students from northern and central New Jersey. Individualized
educational programs are designed to help youngsters maximize their
potential by strengthening academic, emotional, and social skills.
Program offerings include participation in the arts, technology, and
school-wide projects. Preparation for transition to students’
local school districts, post-secondary education, or vocational
training is emphasized. Support services are provided by a
multi-disciplinary team that includes individual/group counseling,
speech therapy, and learning disability remediation. Parent
support services are available. Bilingual services are
provided to Hispanic students and families.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
5-21
Age at Admission
5-18
I.Q. Range Served
70-130
Program
Day
Staff Pupil
Ratio: 2:5
Length of
Program 180 Days
Current
Enrollment 75
Total Capacity
80
Admission Procedures
Local school districts and/or family
can initiate referral process. Relevant student records are
reviewed then followed by an interview of student and
parent(s)/guardian(s). Pre-referral site visits are available
by appointment. Rolling admissions available on a 12-month
basis.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
New Jersey State Department of
Education.
Westchester Exceptional Children's
School
Address
520 Route 22
North Salem, NY 10560
Phone:
(914) 277-5533
Fax: (914) 277-7219
Contact
Linda Murphy
Founded
1970
Joined NAPSEC
1985
Disabilities Served
Emotional disturbances, multiple disabilities, autism, and other
health impairments.
Program Description
Westchester Exceptional Children's
School (WECS) is an approved special education day facility, serving
children throughout Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, and Dutchess
Counties. The schools structured, nurturing environment is
designed to meet the special needs of children ages 5-21 who are
vulnerable because of emotional disturbances, speech and language
impairments, autism, or other health impairments.
WECS's goal has remained unchanged
from its inception: to reach, teach, and facilitate the return of
children with emotional disturbances to their own public school
district as soon as feasible. Its philosophy is that each
child, no matter how severe his/her disability, is a valuable
individual capable of high achievement and worthy of the school's
best efforts. This translates into a successful learning
experience for every child.
The WECS program is unique.
Small class size and high staff-pupil ratio assure that each child
achieves some measure of success and has immediate access to
responsive and caring staff members. The program is geared
toward civilizing and humanizing behavior, as well as preparing
children academically to graduate into workshops or the public
school system, thereby giving them the opportunity to play a large
part in shaping their own destinies.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
5-21
Age at Admission
5-15
I.Q. Range Served
Severe to above average
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:16
Length of Program
12 months
Current Enrollment
64
Total Capacity
68
Admission Procedures
Children are referred to WECS by
local school district committees on disabilities. WECS works
closely with each school district and individual parent(s) to
determine if WECS is the most appropriate placement. After the
initial referral, parent(s) are invited to visit classrooms and meet
with the school's directors and clinicians. If it is
established that WECS can really help, the child is invited to visit
and spend time in the classroom. After necessary school
district and State Education Department approvals, the child is
enrolled at WECS. While a child is with the school, all costs
including tuition, related services, and support programs for child
and family are covered by local school districts as mandated by New
York education law.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
State education agency.
Westchester School
for Special Children
Address
45 Park Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10703
Phone: (914) 376-4300
Fax: (914) 965-7059
Web: www.westchesterschool.org
Contact
Leonard Spano
Founded
1972
Joined NAPSEC 1984
Disabilities Served
Preschool and school age children
with multiple disabilities, mental retardation, orthopedic
impairments, behavior disorders, autism, and pre-school speech and
language delays.
Program Description
All programs are based upon accessed
individual needs. An IEP is established with an
interdisciplinary team in cooperation with the home school district,
parent(s) and, where appropriate, the child. The purpose of
the program is to develop maximum potential and return children to a
less restrictive environment whenever possible.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
3-21
Age at Admission
Any
I.Q. Range
Served 0-85
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio
Pre-school: 1:2:10,
School age: 1:4:12
Length of Program
180 days + 30 day summer
program
Current Enrollment
38 pre-school, 321 school
age
Total Capacity
44
pre-school, 360 school age
Admission Procedures
The referrals for school aged
children are processed through the child's home school district
C.S.E. or C.P.S.E on a rolling admissions basis. Preschool children
are referred by the early childhood direction center, parents, and
private physicians. Nickerson letter (NYC), please see website.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
New York State Education Department.
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Address
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Phone: (412) 317-7000
Fax: (412) 244-4223
Web:
www.wpsd.org
Contact
Donald E. Rhoten
Founded
1869
Joined NAPSEC
2004
Disabilities Served
Must be deaf or hard of hearing. Also
may be: mental retardation – attention deficit disorder/attention
deficit hyperactive disorder – vision impaired – learning disabled.
Program Description
Steeped in tradition yet on the
cutting edge of technology, the Western Pennsylvania School for the
Deaf has provided tuition-free educational services to deaf and hard
of hearing students since 1869. The school is located in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania and is the largest comprehensive center for the
education of deaf and hard-of-hearing children in the state with
approximately 200 students, both day and residential, who come from
100 school districts and 30 counties throughout the state.
For deaf and hard of hearing students
from preschool through twelfth grade, the Western Pennsylvania
School for the Deaf provides: a
comprehensive
academic curriculum,
including opportunities for
mainstreaming;
a complete
after school program
that includes sports, clubs, and
activities for students of all ages;
support services
provided by audiologists, speech therapists, psychologists, an art
therapist, and a guidance counselor; and comprehensive services for
students who have cochlear implants; a state of the art
Learning Center
that includes a mini aviary, tropical rain forest, and mini-max
theatre; and a high-tech
auditorium
which provides complete communication accessibility; a
TV Studio and video production department
where students use the latest digital technology to produce videos
and daily news programs; and a new
Math Science Technology Center
and Lower School Technology Center, with classrooms and labs
containing the latest technology for active, visual and interactive
learning.
Program
Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
WPSD 3-21 (Parent Infant Program also)
Age at Admission 3
I.Q. Range Served No
limitations as long as child benefits from educational setting
Program
Day, Residential traditional school year
Staff/Pupil Ratio
Depends on age. 1.4:1.8
Length of Program
180 school days
Current Enrollment
191
Total Capacity
Admission Procedures
-
Family or school district
expresses interest in WPSD.
-
A visit to look at school is set.
-
Application packet given to
family
-
Records received – intake
evaluation scheduled
-
IEP occurs with school district,
WPSD and parent
-
Paperwork sent to state
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
N/A.
Willowglen Academy
Address
4 Gail Court, Unit 1
Sparta, NJ 07871
Phone: (973) 579-5117
Fax: (973) 579-6124
Web:
www.willowglen-nj.com
Contact
Susan Hackett
Founded
1987
Joined NAPSEC
1999
Disabilities Served
Emotionally disturbed, cognitively
impaired, autistic, and multiply disabled.
Program Description
Program 1, Residential Treatment Center for Emotionally Disturbed
adolescents, offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to
providing treatment and educational services in a residential
setting. Educational programming is developed in alignment with each
individual’s education plan, New Jersey Core Curriculum Content
Standards with a focus on and the integration of social and life
skill training.
Program 2 is a day school providing comprehensive educational and
related services to students with developmental disabilities
including but not limited to autism and multiple disabilities.
Programming is driven by the individual’s needs, education plan, New
Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards with a focus on and the
integration of communication, social and life skills training.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
8-21
Age at Admission
7
I.Q. Range Served
Moderate-Above
Program
Day, Residential, Summer
Staff/Pupil Ratio
ED- 1:5, Autistic-1:3
Length of Program
210 days
Current Enrollment
90
Total Capacity
103
Admission Procedures
Send referral packets to: Willowglen
Academy, 4 Gail Court, Unit #1, Sparta, NJ, 02871, Attention:
Jeanette.
Accreditation
JCAHO.
Funding Approval
New Jersey Department of Education,
Medicaid, Department of Youth and Family Services, and Division of
Developmental Disabilities.
The Wolf School
Address
215 Ferris Avenue
East Providence, RI 02916
Phone: (401) 432-9940
Fax: (401) 432-9947
Web Site
www.thewolfschool.org
Contact
Jessica Robins Miller
Founded
1999
Joined NAPSEC
2007
Disabilities Served
Language based learning disabilities, sensory processing disorders,
social challenging behaviors.
Program Description
The Wolf School follows the standards of core grade-levels skills
for language arts, math, social studies and science. Our curriculum
encompasses a rigorous blend of academic subjects and intensive
therapeutic support that addresses three major challenges: Language
processing/production, sensory regulation and socially effective
communication. The Wolf School designed the “immersion model”
whereby therapeutic support is integrated within the entire
curriculum throughout the day in each classroom. Classrooms are
small, 8-10 children, and the student/faculty ratio is 1:4.
The immersion model utilizes a team of professionals (academic
teacher, speech pathologist, and occupational therapist) working
with small instructional groups to ensure lessons integrate
language, sensory, and social skills. Mixed-aged groupings for
reading, spelling, mathematics and writing are co-planned and
co-taught by the faculty. Each student at the Wolf School is
continuously encouraged to be an active member of his or her
classroom. Teaching strategies are developed to match individual
learning styles, thereby creating opportunities for children to
reach their potential.
Classroom teachers are responsible for setting curriculum and
monitoring academic progress. Our occupational therapists support
the development of self-regulation and sensory processing abilities,
and also teach strategies to enhance social competencies and
academic independence. Movement is integrated throughout the day
with the goal of optimal learning through sensory regulation
awareness. Our speech and language pathologists develop a
language-rich environment in both individual and group settings.
Using the collective expertise of our faculty and staff, we
continually respond to each child’s instructional needs. This unique
educational approach allows Wolf students to be ready to listen,
attend to task and be ready to learn. As a result, students make
significant gains academically and socially. The team meets
informally daily and formally weekly, to monitor student progress
and refine learning plans as needed.
Our Philosophy - Small School…Big Results
At the Wolf School we believe that a small school setting makes a
difference for children experiencing multiple learning difficulties.
With a class size between 8-10 students and a teacher/student ratio
of no more than 1:4, we can provide a nurturing, developmental
approach to independent academic success. Learning at the Wolf
School is individualized for optimal results and incorporates
technology supports and hands-on experiential lessons to meet the
specific needs of our students. Wolf fosters a safe, caring,
creative environment where children not only learn – they thrive.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
6-14 (sometimes 6-7)
Age at Admission
6-14
I.Q. Range Served
Below average to above average
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:4
Length of Program
10 months
Current Enrollment
47
Total Capacity
50
Admissions Procedures
See program web site.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
Rhode Island Department of Education as
an independent school and a private special education school,
Massachusetts certified special education school.
Woods Services
Address
Routes 413 & 213
PO Box 36
Langhorne, PA 19047-0036
Phone: (215) 750-4000
Fax: (215) 750-4229
Contact
Dr. Scott Spreat
Founded
1913
Joined NAPSEC 1980
Disabilities Served
Intellectual disabilities (mental retardation), developmental
disabilities, challenging behaviors, emotional disorders, brain
injury and neurological disorders.
Program Description
Wood Services provides residential, educational and vocational
supports for children and adults with exceptional needs. We serve
more than 1,200 people with mental retardation and other
developmental disabilities, challenging behaviors, emotional
disorders, brain injury and neurological disorders.
Our residential and community programs combine a personalized
approach with expertise in special education, clinical services,
therapies, habilitation, vocational training and health care.
Since our founding in 1913 as The
Woods Schools, we have adapted to meet the demands of people with
complex needs. While the scope of specialized supports has
broadened, the defining qualities of Woods Services endure -
acceptance, respect and a warm, caring atmosphere.
Woods Services consists of five semi-independent residential
programs supported by an approved private school, vocational
opportunities, and a variety of clinical supports. The five
programs are:
1) Mollie Woods-Intellectual disabilities in adults and
children;
2) Woodlands-Challenging behavior in adults and children;
3) Crestwood-Emotional disturbances in children;
4) Beechwood-Traumatic brain injury in adults; and,
5) Brian's House -Community homes for adults with
intellectual disabilities.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Co-ed
Age Range Served
4+
Age at Admission
Varies
I.Q. Range Served
Varies
Program
Residential
Staff/Pupil Ratio
Varies from 1:1 to 1:4 depending on needs of individual
Length of Program
365 days
Current Enrollment
850
Total Capacity
900
Admissions Procedures
Admissions to Woods are frequently driven by unique, complex
situations. Our evaluation process is sensitive to the needs of the
individual, family members an school/agency representatives. When
requested, we conduct admission evaluations near the person's home
or present placement. Please contact us at (215) 750-4231 to discuss
a potential referral or learn more about Woods' programs for
children and adults with exceptional needs. Dan Shine is
Director of Referral Development and is the primary contact for
admissions.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
Pennsylvania Approved Private School.
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Y
The Y.A.L.E.
School
Address
Executive Offices
2127 Church Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Phone: (856) 482-5252
Fax: (856) 779-7721
Web Site
www.yaleschool.com
Contact
Ed Vonderschmidt
Founded 1976
Joined NAPSEC
1988
Disabilities Served
Autism, Asperger's disorder, PDD-NOS,
nonverbal learning disabilities, anxiety disorders, co-existing
conditions, emotional disabilities.
Program Description
At The Y.A.L.E. School, we believe that every student can reach his
or her potential given the right instruction and the right
environment. We provide evidence-based special education services -
within a school-wide culture of optimism and understanding - to
students three to twenty-one years of age with social, emotional,
neurological, behavioral, and learning disabilities. The Y.A.L.E.
School is more than a path to a diploma, it is a path to life. We
give our students the tools they need to live more independently,
become more involved in their communities, and grow as people. With
programs on eight campuses throughout southern and central New
Jersey, The Y.A.L.E. School is staffed by highly qualified educators
and professionals dedicated to meeting the unique needs of our
students.
Established in 1976, The Y.A.L.E. School has an impressive 35-year
track record of success. We are a New Jersey state-approved private
school for students with disabilities.
On ou reight campuses, The Y.A.L.E. School serves students with
social, emotional, learning, and behavioral disabilities from
Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Gloucester, Mercer,
Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem counties.
Go to http://yaleschoool.com
for more information or to contact one of our admissions directors.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
6-19
Age at
Admission 6
I.Q. Range Served
85-130
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:5
Length of Program
10 months
Current Enrollment
250
Total Capacity
250
Admission Procedures
All students are referred by their
local school districts. The Y.A.L.E. School admissions
committee interviews each applicant and takes into consideration the
recommendations of the local school district.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
State education agency.
You and
Me School
Address
2050 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820
Phone: (732) 548-7610
Fax: (732) 548-7751
Web: www.njrehab/PediatricRehab.htm
Contact
Dr. Patricia Munday
Founded
1991
Joined NAPSEC
1997
Disabilities Served
Autism and pervasive development
disorder.
Program Description
This program is designed to meet the
individual needs of each child. The school was established as
a natural outgrowth of the successful Early Intervention Program for
children with Autism/Pervasive Development Disorder. The “You
& Me” School offers an intensive, individualized approach that
incorporates language-based, sensory, and behavioral strategies
within a developmental context. Our program has two classrooms
for preschool children and one primary level classroom for children
between the ages of 5-9. All three classrooms are similar in
structure, utilizing discrete trial, activity-based instruction, and
incidental teaching. Technology centers have been installed in
the classrooms to provide daily access to computers. Housed in
a building with a childcare center, the school offers daily
opportunities for structured and unstructured interaction with
typically developing peers.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
Birth to 18
Age at Admission
Birth to 18
I.Q. Range Served
N/A
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio
1:2
Length of Program
Depends on individual
Current Enrollment
N/A
Total Capacity
About 300
Admission Procedures
Parent(s) should call the Coordinator
with basic information about the child. A doctor’s
prescription for treatment is required, and facility therapists will
decide whether or not to recommend the child for treatment.
Accreditation
JCAHO and CARF.
Funding Approval
New Jersey Department of Education.
Youth
Consultation Services
Address
386 Hudson Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: (201) 931-0172
Fax: (201) 931-0174
Web:
www.ycs.org
Contact
Barbara Markell
Joined NAPSEC 1980
Disabilities Served
Emotionally disturbed, learning
disabled, pervasive developmental disabilities, autism, spectrum
disorders, preschool disabled.
Program Description
Varied educational and clinical
school programs.
Program Profile
Enrollment
Coed
Age Range Served
3-21
Age at Admission
3-21
I.Q. Range Served
N/A
Program
Day
Staff/Pupil Ratio
N/A
Length of Program
N/A
Current Enrollment
N/A
Total Capacity
Varies by program from 24-130
Admissions Procedures
Referrals from CST, Department of
Youth and Family Services, and Residential.
Accreditation
N/A.
Funding Approval
State Department of Education.
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