Established in 1957, Green Tree School educates children diagnosed with behavioral disabilities through curricula focused on therapy and individual skills. Defined by their focus on personalized care, Green Tree School teaches life skills through a number of instructional and therapy styles, including vocational training, music therapy and individual counseling. Green Tree School's areas of expertise include: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Managing Behavioral Difficulties in Students and Healthy Family Relationships. Admission into the school must be granted by the child's home school district with a letter requesting that the student be considered for admission to Green Tree School. Additionally, the school must provide an evaluation report and an Individualized Educational Program (IEP).
Just outside Philadelphia, Valley Forge Military Academy trains boys in a number of skills including leadership, academic achievement and personal motivation. Established in 1928, the academy divides students into three groups based on age: Middle School (7th and 8th grades), the Buff and Blue Experience (9th and 10th grades), and the Pre-College Experience (11th and 12th grades). Students in the Middle School group study core subjects like mathematics, civics, general sciences and physical education. In the Buff and Blue Experience, cadets move on to research- and group-based learning in academics such as literature and history. The Pre-College Experience prepares students for higher learning with Advanced Placement courses and other upper-level courses. Applications are available online, and applicants must submit standardized test scores and pass a medical test.
For 22 years, Center School has educated troubled children based on individualized care and instruction. The school's program is dedicated to improving self-esteem and confidence, both academically and socially. Additionally, the school holds an outreach program that organizes events dedicated to a variety of learning disabilities. Discussion groups and workshops that focus on the challenges facing troubled children are held monthly. Admission requires a recent psychological assessment that evaluates the child in areas such as cognitive potential and social adjustment.
Since 1875, Perkiomen (Perk) has guided students to academic and social success through a series of stated values, including scholarship, service, sportsmanship and stewardship. A coeducational boarding school, Perkiomen's curricula provide a variety of advanced placement and upper-level courses aimed at college preparation. Students are counseled into the right schools through assessment and guidance from a faculty of counselors and instructors. Applications to Perkiomen are available online and require a campus visit and standardized test scores.