The Center for Developmental Disabilities, established in 1958, is committed to the following mission: To help children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams by overcoming barriers to living, learning, working and recreating in the community of their choice.
Founded in 1958 by parents of children with autism and/or developmental disabilities, today The Center serves more than 300 children and adults with differing abilities.
It is committed to helping each person achieve their dreams.
The Center for Developmental Disabilities is committed to its mission of helping children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams by overcoming barriers to living, working, learning and enjoying recreational opportunities in the community of their choice.
The Center for Developmental Disabilities is committed to it's mission of helping children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams by overcoming barriers to living, working, learning and enjoying recreational opportunities in the community of their choice.
Our goal is to provide quality educational programming in order to increase every students' level of independence so he or she is able to participate more effectively in the community.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 102 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 Inquire with school
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
102 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 40%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: The Center’s mission is to help children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams.
- The Center for Developmental Disabilities, established in 1958, is committed to the following mission: To help children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams by overcoming barriers to living, learning, working and recreating in the community of their choice. Founded in 1958 by parents of children with autism and/or developmental disabilities, today The Center serves more than 300 children and adults with differing abilities. It is committed to helping each person achieve their dreams. The Center for Developmental Disabilities is committed to its mission of helping children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams by overcoming barriers to living, working, learning and enjoying recreational opportunities in the community of their choice. The Center for Developmental Disabilities is committed to it's mission of helping children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams by overcoming barriers to living, working, learning and enjoying recreational opportunities in the community of their choice. Our goal is to provide quality educational programming in order to increase every students' level of independence so he or she is able to participate more effectively in the community.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Center For Developmental Disabilities?
The application deadline for The Center For Developmental Disabilities is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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