Admission to Arbor Bay School is based on an assessment of each student's individual needs. We serve a broad spectrum of students, including those functioning at grade level who benefit from the small setting with a combination of students with mild to moderate learning differences. Each class is carefully blended to include students with a range of learning abilities. This philosophy is based on research demonstrating that heterogenous, balanced learning groups help all students succeed.

Each classroom typically contains students who may have:

• Specific learning disabilities
• Speech/language impairment
• Mild motor impairment
• Difficulty with attention/focus
• Developmental issues
• High functioning autism

All students need to be able to function independently in the small group setting.

Our process includes:

• submission of the admission inquiry form (see below)
• parent intake phone call
• review of reports (IEP, assessments/evaluations, therapy reports, report cards, etc.)
• one-on-one academic screening of the student
• shadow days in the classroom (at least two consecutive days)
• trial placement for 30 days

For more information on admissions, please fill out our Admission Inquiry Form.