Nonprofit

SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN INC


  • Mission

    Schools for Children is a non-profit organization that creates, operates and connects distinct pillars of independent, therapeutic, and extended learning programs and schools. Each of our schools and programs is designed to meet the unique learning needs of their students in a supportive community. All draw strength from a common foundation, with diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging resting at its center.

    About Us

    Schools for Children operates three thriving schools, an extended learning program, and a specialized educational support program.

    Dearborn Academy

    Located in Newton, Dearborn Academy is one of New England’s premier state-approved, special education day schools for students in Grades 3 to 12.

    Lesley Ellis School

    A nationally-recognized independent school (preschool-Grade 8), Lesley Ellis in Arlington is one of the leading early childhood and elementary schools in the greater Boston area, serving more than 200 students from 20 different communities.

    Seaport Academy

    An alternative state-approved school for young men in Grades 8-12, Seaport Academy is located in Chelsea’s Admirals Hill neighborhood.

    Dearborn STEP Program.

    Dearborn STEP (Short Term Educational Placement) provides an intensive clinical, therapeutic assessment to students in Grades 5-12 for up to 45 school days.

    Winn Brook Extended Learning Program

    Our EEC-licensed program provides inclusive, high-quality supervised and staff-directed extended-day learning opportunities for children enrolled at Winn Brook Elementary School in Belmont.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Disability
    • Education
    • Volunteering

    Location & Contact

    • 781.641.1013
    • 8 WINCHESTER PL STE 202, WINCHESTER, Massachusetts, US
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