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It’s our mission to teach students the interpersonal skills necessary to function in today’s competitive world while becoming a productive member of society.
By designing and implementing individual education plans, we strive to equip them with the academic skills necessary for success.
Whether the individual student decides to continue onto higher-education, trade-school or enter directly in the workforce, they leave The Rugby School with a sense of pride and confidence to pursue goals.
Thirty-five years ago, The Rugby School at
Woodfield opened its doors and hearts to special needs students,
their parents and guardians. Over time, we have developed into a
comprehensive k-12 day program that offers: quality academics,
clinical and medical services, and vocation/college preparation
with hands-on experience.
It’s our mission to teach students the interpersonal
skills necessary to function in today’s competitive world while
becoming a productive member of society. By designing and
implementing individual education plans, we strive to equip them
with the academic skills necessary for success. Whether the
individual student decides to continue onto higher-education,
trade-school or enter directly in the workforce, they leave The
Rugby School with a sense of pride and confidence to pursue
goals.
Our dedicated staff is an integral part of our
program. They hold advanced degrees and certifications in
various fields such as: Special Education, Fine Arts, Holistic
Health, Nursing, Psychology, Social-Work, and Public & School
Administration. This eclectic community of individuals comes
together each day at 8:30 a.m. with one common purpose in mind, to
work with these students. Five days a week, learning is
happening in classrooms, hallways and offices.
In addition to academics, The Rugby School provides:
Individual, Speech and Occupational Therapy, and Health Services &
Wellness Center. Counseling services are provided by both
certified school social workers and school counselors.
Individual and Group counseling techniques can be seen during
Art Therapy, Social Skills and Integrative Counseling.
Health Services are provided by a Nurse Practitioner in
collaboration with a Medical Doctor and on-staff Psychiatrist.
The Wellness Center promotes healthy life style choices by
promoting Healthy Snacks and Fitness Fund-raisers such as: Lance
Armstrong’s Live It! Program.
At The Rugby School at Woodfield we are
committed to the success of our students. We look beyond labels,
reach the inner person and create a healthy, positive learning
experience for these special children.The school serves nine
counties and fifty-seven school districts.
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