The Adult Services Program at the Center for Discovery provides quality caring and support designed to help each individual maximize his or her full potential.
Dedicated and values driven staff, in conjunction with integrated clinic and health care services, provide rich and rewarding home lives for nearly 100 adults ranging in age from 21 to 90.
The Center for Discovery offers programs to children ages 3-21 diagnosed with significant disabilities including autism, pervasive developmental disorders, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, neurological impairments and many other low incidence and syndromes.
All of our students have mild to severe cognitive delays and most have significant language and social impairments.
Approximately 40% of the children are ambulatory and the remaining are non-ambulatory.
Our program, through our Article 28 Clinic, provides on-site medical, physical, and psychological support including primary medicine, primary dental, neurology, psychology, monthly psychiatric, podiatry, etc.
Children participate in our program as community-based preschoolers ages 3 through 5, and as community-based and residentially based school age children ages 5 through 21.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Student Body
Total Students
239 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 39%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Center For Discovery often compared to?
The Center For Discovery is often viewed alongside schools like The Homestead School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for The Center For Discovery?
The application deadline for The Center For Discovery is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 9/15/2023
My son has been a day student since January 2020 and recently moved into a residential placement. All the teachers have been absolutely wonderful and caring since he started. It was a very difficult decision for us to make. Since moving into the house, I've received photos and updates regularly. We've been calling daily and we're always updated on everything down to what he's eaten. I've never felt like we're bothering them. The Center For Discovery is an amazing place and a wonderful opportunity for the special students who need this environment. It's his home away from home!!
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