Dr Gertrude A Barber National Institute

136 East Ave, Erie, PA, 16507-0165
Tel: (814)453-7661
Grades: PK | 237 students
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Since our founding in 1952 by the late Dr. Gertrude A. Barber, we have grown from a one-room classroom to a dynamic, multi-faceted facility that provides education, services and support to individuals, families and professionals. The Barber National Institute offers a complete range of services that includes early intervention for infants and toddlers, an inclusive preschool, PreK Counts program for at-risk preschoolers, an Autism Center of Excellence, an approved private school, job training and placement, residential options including community group homes, Lifesharing and supported living programs, in-home services,  behavioral therapy, a creative arts program and a retirement center.

School Overview:
Dr Gertrude A Barber National Institute
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Council for Exceptional Children
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - Prekindergarten
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported as part of broader developmental disabilities diagnoses
Year Founded 1952
Student Body
Total Students 237 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 22% (PA School Avg.: 18%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 9 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(No dress code)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling

School Notes:

  • Since our founding in 1952 by the late Dr. Gertrude A. Barber, we have grown from a one-room classroom to a dynamic, multi-faceted facility that provides education, services and support to individuals, families and professionals. The Barber National Institute offers a complete range of services that includes early intervention for infants and toddlers, an inclusive preschool, an Autism Center of Excellence, an approved private school, job training and placement, residential options including community group homes, Lifesharing and supported living programs, in-home services, specialized therapies and behavioral therapy, a creative arts program and a retirement center.

    • Profile last updated: 07/20/2011

Nearby Schools:

Dr Gertrude A Barber National Institute
Gr. PK | 0 mi. away
Elizabeth Black School
Gr. PK | 0 mi. away
Holy Family School
Gr. K-9 | 0.6 mi. away
Erie KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1.1 mi. away
Early Connections City Center Childcare
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 1.3 mi. away
Abraxas Learning Center
Gr. 9-12 | 1.4 mi. away

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