Lucy Daniels

School

A therapeutic special needs school serving Pre-K through 5th grade students experiencing mental, emotional, or behavioral challenges.

Our Ethos:

LDS is a place where children and caregivers feel safe, respected, and supported. Our students learn in small groups that foster the growth of each individual academically, socially, and emotionally. Emphasis is placed on social-emotional learning and community building.

Our students enjoy a breadth of programming including art and music to complement core curriculum standards. Students are encouraged to become engaged and invested in their learning, curious about themselves and others, and thoughtful, empathic community members.

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School Hallway

School Library

LDC Exterior

Art Class

Classroom Hallway

Music Class

Therapy Dog

Skylight Art

Chuck Close Art Study

Jean-Michel Basquiat Art Study

Jean-Michel Basquiat Inspired Art Piece

Student Flower Art

Student Sunflower Art

Student Art

Student Print Art

Grid Art

Swirl Art

Lily Pad Art

Our Curriculum:

Our teachers pull from years of experience to develop a well-rounded curriculum to meet student needs, engage student interests, and challenge student intellect.

Our language arts program draws from multiple programs to deliver explicit and systematic instruction in reading, writing, and language development.

Our math program, Bridges in Mathematics, equips teachers to fully implement the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics in a manner that is rigorous, coherent, engaging, and accessible to all learners.

|The warmth of such a supportive environment is not only palpable to me, but it is allowing my child to feel completely comfortable, to be free, to truly focus on releasing anxiety and developing in the best ways he can.

LDC Parent

“Walking into LDS we were feeling defeated and exhausted but what we found was a place full of people who saw and believed in all the best things about my son. LDS gave my family a safe place to be right where we were and it gave us the tools to begin to feel hope again.”

LDS Parent

“Everyone – teachers, therapists, administrators – we encountered at Lucy Daniels Center was genuine and clearly believed in the mission to support and change the lives of their students.”

LDS Parent

“The team approach – families, staff, and students – makes all the difference.”

LDC Parent

“When we started school at Lucy Daniels and found the support our son needed, we had genuine hope for the future.”

LDC Parent

“No matter how much research and reading we did to try to help our child, no one understood the internal world of our son like LDS. Their nuanced approach to addressing child development needs was highly effective and allowed our child and family to thrive.”

LDC Parent

“Walking into LDS, we were feeling defeated and exhausted, but what we found was a place full of people who saw and believed in all the best things about my son. LDS gave my family a safe place to be right where we were, and it gave us the tools to begin to feel hope again.”

LDS Parent

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Our Teachers Say:

I enjoy thinking beyond goals and connecting with each of my students to work toward understanding who they are, what their strengths are, and the reasons for their challenges. I love the alliance with each child and family to support their growth and mastery.”

“Our work in the classroom is rooted in relationships, and that lays the foundation for all academic and social-emotional learning to take place. We hold each child’s individual experiences, emotional capacities, and cognitive abilities in mind to provide just the right amount and type of support.”

“The growth that takes place when you meet a child where they are, earn their trust, and embark on a path of learning and discovery together is deeply rewarding to witness.”

“Many of the children in our school have come from failed experiences and it is heartwarming to see them not only thrive academically but also make friends and become valued members of our community.”

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