Vanguard School

1777 N. Valley Road (Mailing address: PO Box 730, Paoli, PA 19301), Malvern, PA, 19355-0193
Tel: (610)296-6700
Grades: NS - 12 | 200 students
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The Vanguard School, for students ages 5-18, and the Vanguard Transition Center, for ages 18-21, serve young people with exceptionalities including autism spectrum disorders, neurological impairment and related social-emotional difficulties. The School provides comprehensive special education services with a unique focus on the individual student and his or her readiness for life. Classes are small, individualized and flexibly grouped. The Vanguard Transition Center extends Vanguard’s learning-for-life philosophy and offers students ages 18-21 support as they pursue post-secondary education, career development or vocational and life skills. Students receive continuing education, counseling, self-advocacy training, therapies and career experience. Vanguard’s innovative K-12 and post-secondary education has resulted in measurable success for graduates.

School Overview:
Vanguard School
School Type Special Education School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Autism Spectrum Disorders, Neurological Impairment, related social-emotional difficulties
Year Founded 1959
Student Body
Total Students 200 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 14% (PA School Avg.: 19%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admissions Director Peg Osborne

School Notes:

    • The Vanguard School serves students ages 5-18
    • The Vanguard Transition Center offers young adults ages 18-21 opportunities for post-secondary education, career development, and social and life skills development. See www.vanguardschool-pa.org/vtc for more information.
    • Dedicated, highly-trained, credentialed staff
    • Public or private pay for approved students
    • Extended School Year (ESY) available to eligible students

    Profile last updated: 09/04/2012

Nearby Schools:

Vanguard School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-12 | 0 mi. away
Devereux Mapleton Schools
Gr. 4-12 | 0 mi. away
Chesterbrook Academy
Gr. K | 1 mi. away
Montessori Children's House Of Valley Forge
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-K | 1.4 mi. away

View all schools in: Malvern, Chester County, Zip 19355

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