Located in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Green Tree School, a nonprofit private school, educates children with emotional disabilities, autism spectrum disorders and preschool developmental delays. The extensive curriculum is based on individualized instruction and therapy, including teaching the students social, vocational and personal skills for success in school and beyond. The school believes in working with the students' abilities, not focusing on the students' disabilities. Green Tree School serves 250 students and was founded in 1957.
Located in the Gerrmantown neighborhood, The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf educates deaf and hard-of-hearing students from infancy through 12th grade. The curriculum combines education with real-life experiences to help the students thrive in the future. The Pennsylvania school for the Deaf was founded in 1820 and was one of the first schools for the deaf in the country.
Located in the University City section of Philadelphia, HMS School educates students with cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury or neurological impairment. The curriculum is a mix of therapy, individual education plans and assistive technology to promote cognitive growth and independence in a nurturing environment. HMS School serves children from preschool through age 21.
Located in North Philadelphia, St. Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments educates visually impaired and blind students in preschool through eighth grade. The school uses braille, large print, technology, and sign language to teach the students peer interaction, independent living skills, and success for the future. St. Lucy Day School was founded in 1955.