Schools for Children

Operating five thriving schools and programs in Massachusetts

Dearborn Academy

A Massachusetts 766-approved school

Lesley Ellis School

A program of Schools for Children

Seaport Academy

A Massachusetts 766-approved school for young men

Dearborn STEP

A program of Schools for Children

SFC Extended Learning

A program of Schools for Children

Different Choices Transition Fair

Every student deserves the chance to accomplish ambitious learning goals, develop social-emotional literacy, and be supported by caring adults. Schools for Children’s five programs – each serving a unique student population – help students define and achieve success.

What’s New

SFC’s Special Ed Schools Pass DESE Review with Flying Colors!

We are proud of the dedicated faculty and staff for this achievement! Please take a moment to read the report.

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Looking Back on a Great School Year

SFC schools reflect on the 2024-2025 academic year.

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School Calendar: Small Adjustments Have a Big Impact

Seaport Academy experiments with its school calendar.

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