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  • May Center for Child Development
  • Location: West Springfield, Massachusetts
  • 24/7 Helpline: (855) 509-1822 (free admissions assistance)
  • School Office: (413) 785-5462
  • Website: http://www.mayinstitute.org
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May Institute is a nonprofit organization that provides educational, rehabilitative, and behavioral healthcare services to children and adults with autism.

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About Therapeutic Boarding Schools in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Therapeutic Boarding Schools

There are no requirements for Accreditation, Registration or Licensing for private schools in Massachusetts. Approval is mandatory and requires proof that nonpublic schools equal the instruction, curriculum and progress of public schools.  Private schools do not require official certification for their teachers.

There is no official mandate for the curriculum of a nonpublic school in Massachusetts, however, it is generally understood that courses should be taught with “thoroughness and efficiency”.

Nonpublic schools are required to educated all students on the statewide anti-hazing policy and criminal background checks shall be performed on all employees and volunteers with access to students. 

Reference: http://www2.ed.gov

Many schools we feature are authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. school

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Should you need help finding military schools, boarding high schools, Teen Challenge, rehabs for teenagers, Christian boarding schools for boys or boarding schools troubled teens, please let us know. These troubled teen schools, sometimes called reform schools, wilderness schools, or emotional growth schools, combine therapy with academics to help kids get back on track. This site includes a list of the best troubled teen boarding schools including a list of the best therapeutic boarding schools. Boarding schools for troubled teens are located all over the country and combine individualized therapy, social activities, and academics Most therapeutic boarding schools are separated by gender, so that both troubled boys and struggling girls each get the specific help needed. The troubled teens typically live in a group home that resembles a dorm and each resident has a set of responsibilities and chores to accomplish. Academic and therapeutic activities are top priority and take up the majority of the day in these schools for troubled teens. The integration of a new location, academic support, therapy sessions, group living, and recreational activities help troubled and struggling teens overcome their challenges, and get back on the right track for a bright future.

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