As you are most likely aware, Seaport Academy is part of the non-profit education organization Schools for Children (SFC), which, in addition to Seaport Academy, also operates Dearborn Academy – a therapeutic school, located in Newton. SFC’s goal for both schools is to provide students with specialized instruction in a joyful, caring, diverse, and empowering environment with therapeutic support in partnership with caregivers and school districts – enabling them to achieve their full potential.

Every three years, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) reviews all approved special education schools to ensure that they meet state and federal regulations. DESE’s findings are then compiled into a report (linked below).

To complete their reviews, on-site visits were conducted at each of SFC’s therapeutic programs: Seaport Academy, Dearborn Academy, and Dearborn Summer Program. DESE’s thorough assessment found that all requirements were fully implemented, and as a result, no corrective action is needed.

 

This is an outstanding testament to the excellent administration of SFC’s programs and the fantastic work being done on behalf of our students. We couldn’t have hoped for a better result!

 

We are proud of the dedicated faculty and staff for this achievement.

We hope you will take the time to read the report, which is entitled a Mid Cycle report as it occurs in the third year of a six-year cycle.

 

DESE Mid Cycle Review Report for Schools for Children

 

For questions, contact:

Paul Stein

Rebecca Altepeter

Alex Tsonas