Schools for Children

Operating seven 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, September 2022

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

We operate three thriving schools, three before and after school programs – each affiliated with a public school system, and a specialized educational support program.

 

Dearborn Academy

Newton, Mass.

Dearborn Academy is one of New England’s premiere state-approved day schools for students with special needs in Grades 3–12.

Seaport Academy

Chelsea, Mass.

Seaport Academy is a small specialized school that offers a flexible, “learning-by-doing” program for young men in Grades 8-12.

Lesley Ellis

Arlington, Mass.

Lesley Ellis School is a nationally recognized independent school providing a challenging, student-centered and anti-bias curriculum for preschool-Grade 8.

The STEP Program

Newton, Mass.

Dearborn STEP (Short Term Educational Placement) provides intensive clinical, therapeutic assessment to students in Grades 5-12 for up to 40 school days.

Extended Learning Programs

Belmont and Brookline, MA

Schools for Children operates three extended day programs, each affiliated with a public school system. These are Winn Brook Extended Learning (Belmont), Lynch Extended Learning (Brookline), and Putterham Extended Learning (Brookline).  

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A well-functioning leadership team is an essential component of any school's success. Here are eight instructive themes for effective team building.

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Higher Education for Students with Autism and Other Disabilities: What’s the Best Fit?

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DESE Issues Final Report

Dearborn and Seaport get all positive feedback for their Six-Year DESE Program Reviews.

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