Programs
A Portfolio of Great Schools and Programs
In addition to consulting to other schools and systems, Schools for Children, Inc. operates three thriving schools of its own, as well as a specialized educational support program. To learn more about any of our programs below, please visit their websites.
Dearborn Academy
Located in Arlington, MA, Dearborn Academy is one of New England's premiere state-approved day schools for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral and learning difficulties, especially language-based issues. Dearborn is comprised of two distinct programs—Dearborn Elementary/Middle and Dearborn High School—serving a total of 120 students. Commended by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for the quality and depth of its services, Dearborn Academy recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. website
Lesley Ellis School
A nationally recognized independent elementary school (Preschool-Grade 6), Lesley Ellis School in Arlington, MA is one of the leading early childhood and elementary schools in the greater Boston area. Currently SFC's largest program, Lesley Ellis serves 150 families from 20 different communities. Founded as a kindergarten in 1888, the school's early education roots live on in a vibrant early childhood program that includes a transitional kindergarten. website
Seaport Academy
A small alternative state-approved school for boys, grades 8–12, Seaport Academy is located in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Seaport specializes in working with teens who have non-verbal and social learning difficulties. Seaport enrolls just 28 students and engages them in traditional academic subjects using techniques that are cooperative, hands-on and project-based. website
The STEP Program
Whenever a student in the greater Boston area is suspended or excluded from their school, STEP (Short-Term Educational Placement) is there to help. STEP can turn a crisis into a healthy break—a chance to evaluate and assess the student's specific needs and address critical behavior and learning issues. STEP provides therapy, individual and family counseling, one-on-one learning support, medical services—whatever the student needs to get back on track and stay on track. STEP has served students from 15 different communities. Read our case study about STEP. website
