The Education Center At The Watson Institute
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(412)741-1800
- 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 (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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The Education Center At The Watson Institute places among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other school association(s) |
| 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.: 23% |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
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