The Center for Neurodevelopmental Services (CNS) - Pathways Academy is a year-round, day school that provides comprehensive therapeutic and educational services to children and adolescents with Asperger's Syndrome, NLD, and related disorders.
Pathways Academy is fully approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
At Pathways, children with similar cognitive, learning, and developmental profiles are clustered together to facilitate group learning.
Additionally, each child is provided with an Individualized Education Program that fosters his/her own social and academic growth.
Social Pragmatics classes are part of the core curriculum for all students.
This form of therapy is provided in group format and integrated into each student's individual learning program.
Pathways Academy also provides other Speech/Language therapy, as well as Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration, as needed.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
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 Cns/pathways Academy?
The application deadline for Cns/pathways Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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