The Education Center At The Watson Institute
At The Harry S. Tack Education Center at the Sewickley Campus, Watson offers an approved private school that is licensed to serve children ages 3 to 21 with autism, cerebral palsy, neurological impairments and other developmental disabilities. The Education Center`s classrooms are staffed by a special education teacher and two paraprofessionals. The staff to student ratio is approximately 1:2. Each classroom team consists of the teacher, paraprofessionals and related service professionals. Service professionals available to the classroom include speech and language therapists, occupational and physical therapists, teachers of the visually impaired, social workers, behavior specialists and a school nurse. Additionally, there are "special" classes: art, music, library and adapted physical education. These classrooms are staffed by a teacher certified in their respective content area. A paraprofessional is assigned to each special classroom as well.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
The Education Center At The Watson Institute ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1917
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 25%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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