Organize a meeting with the school board, educators, principal and concerned parents about the school closing. This allows for a group discussion and gets ideas out for raising the necessary funds for the school. Talk about concerns regarding the closing or cuts of special schools. Bring up any potential ideas for raising money or minimizing expenditures to help keep the school open until further funding is available.
Start a fundraiser. Fundraising is one way to gain enough money for the school to stay open and save the school. The main reason for a school to close or dramatically cut programs is due to low funding. Raising money for the school via bake sales, car washes or similar methods can bring in enough money to keep it open for the year. There are a wide range of potential fundraising opportunities available and it is possible to get the students involved, as well as the parents. Go out and talk about the school in the community and advertise the fundraising event beforehand.
Apply for grants. Grants are free money options given to schools from the government or private organizations. Look for school grants or grants for programs relating to various disabilities. The type of grant will dictate the methods of obtaining the money and types of restrictions the school might require. For example, the grant might provide money for schools, but require a specific use of the money like putting the money toward school technology.
Make a donation to the special school. In some cases, giving a donation to the school can help keep the school open long enough to get further funding, depending on the amount of the donation and the needs of the school. Donations are given by parents or concerned citizens or even interested parties who are willing to put some money into the school.
Petition state legislatures or senators. Getting the government involved in the project can not only result in government funding for the school, but can bring the attention of the government to the need for special educational facilities for students with special needs. Senators can work to obtain more federal funding for the school or can redistribute state funding to the school if there is enough funding available.