Meeting Street/the Schwartz Center
Tel:
(508) 996-3391
- The Day School is a Department of Education approved program at the Schwartz Center.
- It encompasses ungraded classrooms with ages ranging from 3-22 years.
- The program also includes RN's and LPN's and licensed therapeutic staff in the areas of speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and sensory integration.
- Parents are encouraged to participate in classroom activities, as well as parent support groups, special events, and daily communication with classroom staff.
- The program is designed to serve students with multiple disabilities who demonstrate potential for progress.
- Diagnoses of our students include, but are not limited to, physical disabilities, visual impairment, hearing impairment, developmental disabilities, communication disorders, sensory-motor delays, deafblindness, and a variety of other conditions.
- Educational and therapeutic service delivery is transdisciplinary, with services delivered within the classroom as well as one-on-one.
- Community involvement is a strong component of the program, with opportunity for participation in aquatic therapy and hippotherapy services provided.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 32 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1947 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 32 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 4% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
School Notes
- The Day School is a Department of Education approved program at the Schwartz Center. It encompasses ungraded classrooms with ages ranging from 3-22 years. The program also includes RN's and LPN's and licensed therapeutic staff in the areas of speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and sensory integration. Parents are encouraged to participate in classroom activities, as well as parent support groups, special events, and daily communication with classroom staff. The program is designed to serve students with multiple disabilities who demonstrate potential for progress. Diagnoses of our students include, but are not limited to, physical disabilities, visual impairment, hearing impairment, developmental disabilities, communication disorders, sensory-motor delays, deafblindness, and a variety of other conditions. Educational and therapeutic service delivery is transdisciplinary, with services delivered within the classroom as well as one-on-one. Community involvement is a strong component of the program, with opportunity for participation in aquatic therapy and hippotherapy services provided.
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