Melmark New England: School Age Services

Melmark New England • 461 River Road Andover, MA 01810 • Phone: 978-654-4300 Fax: 978-654-4315

School Age Services

Education Program

Melmark New England specializes in serving those students within our clinical profiles who are currently unable to attend public school.

For some children served, the goal is to return the child to the public school setting after the benefits of a Melmark New England education are achieved.

Day services are provided in accordance with Melmark New England's school calendar which provides for 237 school days over 12 calendar months.

Residential services are provided within the Melmark New England homes. Students attend class per the school calendar. Services are provided in the homes on all non-school days. For children and family who are able, home visits are encouraged on a regular basis; parent training and support is provided.

• Comprehensive special education and clinical treatment facility

• Full family participation in the planning and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP)

• Quality education by shaping a learning environment to fit the individual needs of each student

• Staffing complement of allied health, speech, and neurorehabilitation services

• Enriched teacher to student ratios (primarily 1:2)

• Focus on personal growth and development

• Prevocational and vocational training

• Integration with community resources

Family Centered Services

Melmark New England seeks to partner with families and collaborate in the design of services that best meet the family and individual student needs. The ultimate goal for all children is to develop and/or restore functioning to the highest level of independence possible. Our services are designed to be delivered in a community based school and within homes in nearby towns.

School Based and Consultation Services

On a limited basis, Melmark New England provides program design assistance to public school personnel and to families. Such support enables a child to stay at home and to be served in his/her public school. Consultation support is rendered after residential or day placement to facilitate a successful transition back to the home and public school.

Funding Options

Melmark New England's rates are set annually by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office for Administration and Finance, Operational Services Division. Students may be funded through a variety of sources. Students may be placed at Melmark New England through their Individual Education Plan (IEP) team meeting and acceptance by the program. The most typical funding is directly from the child's local public school. For residential placements, costs are shared by the Mass. Dept. of Education and in some cases by other state agencies (e.g. DSS, DMR, DMH).