ACLD, Inc. (An Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities, Greater Pittsburgh Region) was created in 1966 by a group of parents, professionals, and other interested individuals to help children and adults with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) to succeed in school and employment.
ACLD is incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is a not-for-profit organization governed by a volunteer, independent board of directors.
ACLD, Inc. provides a range of programs and services for children, adolescents, and adults with Specific Learning Disabilities (also known as Learning Disabilities or LD) and their families who live in the Greater Pittsburgh Region.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Acld Tillotson School?
The application deadline for Acld Tillotson School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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