Admissions at Cedarhurst

We accept referrals to each of our programs on a rolling basis, throughout the school year and summer. Referrals are only accepted from public school districts. Those districts fund the Cedarhurst tuition and arrange transportation.

Students admitted to Cedarhurst have:

• Qualified for special education supports
• Have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with a primary special education designation of emotional disability, other health impairment, or autism.

Most families explore more than one program when they are choosing an outplacement, and we recommend that as a good way to find the right fit for your student.

We are happy to answer any questions you have about the process and about our program.

1. Get an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
   Your public school district provides a referral to special education and an IEP.
2. Get a Referral
   Discuss Cedarhurst School as an option with the school support and planning and placement teams (PPT).
3. Schedule a Family Visit
   Once there is a referral, we will reach out to schedule an informational tour and an interview with the parent and student.
4. Schedule a School Shadow
   During a school shadow, the student will spend time visiting classes and meeting students and staff.
5. Schedule a PPT Meeting
   If the parent, student, Cedarhurst staff, and local school district agree, we will meet to revise the IEP and choose a start date.