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Our programs integrate education and therapeutic interventions to promote the emotional and social growth necessary to transition back to the home school district, graduate from high school, attend college or obtain gainful employment and become productive, caring members of the community.

  • What is Cedarhurst School?

    Cedarhurst School is an Approved Private Special Education Program (APSEP) operated by Yale University. It is a therapeutic middle and high school (grades 6-12) for students who have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and a primary special education designation of emotional disability, other health impairment, or autism. The school is reviewed and approved by the Connecticut State Department of Education.

  • Mission

    The mission of Cedarhurst School is to provide a safe and supportive learning environment in which all adolescents can achieve success. We integrate a high-quality education with therapeutic interventions that assist students to stay in school, grow emotionally and socially, transition back to their home school district when appropriate, graduate from high school, attend college or obtain gainful employment, and become productive and engaged members of the community.

  • History

    Cedarhurst School opened in 1960 and draws its name from its initial location on Cedar Street in New Haven. In 1982 it moved to its present location at 871 Prospect Street in Hamden, Connecticut. Just minutes from downtown New Haven, the school building is a historic home built in 1920 and situated on a beautiful 2.7-acre wooded campus. The classrooms are warm and inviting.

Cedarhurst’s Relationship to Yale

Founded in 1960 by the Yale Department of Psychiatry, Cedarhurst School is housed in a 100-year-old historic home on Prospect St. in New Haven.

Cedarhurst…

  • Was created by Yale to meet the needs of local youth.
  • Draws on Yale University’s strength as a teaching institution.
  • Draws on the Yale School of Medicine’s expertise in mental health care.
  • Is supported by the many departments and resources at Yale.
  • Attracts great staff because of Yale’s reputation as a great place to work.
  • Uses Yale’s reputation to opens doors for Cedarhurst students.

Cedarhurst…

  • Is not part of the Yale New Haven Psychiatric Hospital or Yale New Haven Hospital.
  • Does not conduct or involve its students in research.

  • Staff List

    View the full staff list, contact information, and a little about each of us.

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  • Tree of Gratitude

    The walls at Cedarhurst are covered with murals created by past students.

    Artwork by Cedarhurst School student

  • Class of 2023

    Celebrating class diversity and pride

    Artwork by Cedarhurst School student