Our philosophy
Our philosophy
Our philosophy
Lafayette School serves children and adolescents with emotional disabilities, behavioral disturbance, and/or mental illness in a structured special education and treatment program. Our philosophy is that all students have the capacity for learning and growth, regardless of their disability. The goal of the program is to provide students
Lafayette School serves children and adolescents with emotional disabilities, behavioral disturbance, and/or mental illness in a structured special education and treatment program. Our philosophy is that all students have the capacity for learning and growth, regardless of their disability. The goal of the program is to provide students with the skills necessary to return to a less restrictive school environment. This includes having healthy relationships with adults and peers and functioning effectively in school, at home, and in society.
Our History
Our philosophy
Our philosophy
Lafayette School was established in August 1999 in Charlottesville, Virginia to serve children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral problems in a therapeutic day school environment. The school was founded on the principle that many youths with emotional and behavioral problems can be effectively treated and maintained in their
Lafayette School was established in August 1999 in Charlottesville, Virginia to serve children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral problems in a therapeutic day school environment. The school was founded on the principle that many youths with emotional and behavioral problems can be effectively treated and maintained in their home community in an intensive program that combines special education and therapeutic intervention.
Our Mission
Our philosophy
Our Mission
We use data, trauma informed therapy, and evidence-based practices in relationships centered learning community to provide a safe, caring, and therapeutic environment where students develop skills necessary to build successful futures. We are a community that believes relationships are the most integral part of therapeutic and academic growth.
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