The Child Development Center, Inc., began the Harbor School in September, 1971. Students in first through eighth grade are afforded an Individualized Educational Program with an average of 10-12 students per class.
 
Harbor School recognizes that all students have specific strengths and weaknesses that require special academic support. Understanding the child allows Harbor School to present a curriculum that will be challenging to students at all levels, while also giving the student the opportunity to develop effective learning strategies. The successful development of learning strategies asset each student in the mastery of their educational responsibilities.
 
Since its inception Harbor School has been dedicated to providing students a challenging and supportive environment to remediate and develop their academic skills. The program is designed for students with specific learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders and those that in general need an adaptive educational program to meet their learning needs. Harbor School is concerned with the development of the entire student; intellectually, emotionally and socially.
 
In addition to an Individualized Education Program, Harbor School is committed to the development of self-esteem in all students. Self-esteem is the basis for school success. It is the result of knowing oneself, having pride and respect for oneself, and of being accepted by others.

Parent's Partners

Our program is also designed to assist parents in understanding their child's needs and how they can be an intricate part in their child's education. Many parents share the following "Wish List":

• "I wish I could reach my child's teacher on a consistent basis. "
  

• "I wish someone had told me way before the report card came home that there were problems. “
  

• "I wish I knew what to do about homework"
  

• “I wish the school would let me know when something happens. "

At Harbor School, we strive to address these parental needs and attempt to be sure that parents are not alone at home with unanswered questions.
 
Harbor School is governed by the question, "Will the result benefit the children?" - because this is the sole reason for the existence of this facility.