Reed Academy
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About Our School

Our Students
 
 Reed Academy is a small school that services males between the ages of seven and eighteen.
 
Students represent many educational levels and emotional needs. We will accept children with a variety of difficulties such as Pervasive Developmental DIsorder, Learning Disabilities/Behavior Disorders, Obssessive Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit -Hyperactivity Disorder, Bi-polar Disorder, Aspergers, Depression, Tourette's, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder.  We cannot accept children, whose problems include a history of: firesetting, running away, substance abuse, court-involvement, or active suicidal behavior.
 
Our program does not restrict applications based on race, color, religion, or country of origin.

Accreditation
 
Office of Child Care Services
Department of Education
Division of Special Education, Chapter 766
Department of Social Services
 

Location and Facilities
 
Reed is located in a quiet residential area of Framingham, Massachusetts.  It is situated on two acres of land abutting 500 acres of State forest.  We are easily accessible from Routes 9, 495, 20, and the Massachusetts Turnpike.
 
Our facility is a graceful 31 room house.  Our residence offers a comfortable home like atmosphere for our students.  One wing of the building houses small classrooms, therapy rooms, a library, a computer room and a nurse's station.  Reed has  a large outdoor recreational space, swimming pool, basketball/volleyball court, and an Adaptive Physical Education Building.

 
Staff
 
Our staff includes certified Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Speech  and Occupational Therapist, Adaptive Physical Education Instructor, Nurse, and Direct Care Staff.
 
To ensure progress and success, our average staff/student ratio is l:5.  Frequent one to one tutoring and close supervision are part of our program.  Because we are a small program, we have the advantage of close communication between staff members and parents.

(Admissions)

Reed Academy 1 Winch Street  Framingham, MA 01701