Admissions

At The Learning Center, we carefully evaluate each referral for admission to determine if the program can meet the student’s need. To assist us in this process, we request that a referral packet of information for each prospective student be submitted to the Director of Admissions. The referral packet should contain the student’s most recent educational plan and academic and clinical evaluations. Our admissions director will contact the referral source and schedule an observation at the student’s current placement following a review of these materials.

If the student is a fitting candidate for The Learning Center, the Director of Admissions will schedule an Intake Evaluation and prepare a Pre-Intake Summary consisting of

• student profile
• reason for referral
• placement history
• applicant’s functional level
• target behaviors
• recreational or leisure interests

During the Intake Evaluation, the potential student spends time with members of our intake team, who carefully assess the candidate in these areas:

• functional academics
• communication
• employment skills
• behavior management
• residential skills, if applicable

Within a week of the Intake Evaluation, the team meets to discuss the suitability of The Learning Center for the applicant. Team members may request more information from parents, guardians or the referral source. In some cases, an additional visit may be scheduled for the candidate.

Once a student is accepted, our Director of Admissions contacts the parent or guardian to schedule a pre-enrollment meeting. At this time, the following documentation is needed:

• birth certificate
• social security number
• medical insurance information
• guardianship (including any court-driven documentation)
• written doctor’s order for medical treatment
• a list of current medications, required dosages, etc.

Parents/guardians receive an Admissions Handbook and a list of team members who will work with their child. They also receive consent forms and other informational materials. If the student’s classroom and residence (when applicable) have been assigned, the families/guardians may have the opportunity to meet the teacher and residential manager.

The Learning Center accepts referrals from funding agencies, school districts, parents, legal guardians and other interested parties. Official referrals must be in writing and can be sent directly to Mark de Chabert, Director of Admissions.

For more information, please contact him at admissions@protestantguild.org

For a printable Admissions Application, click here.
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