Carter Development Center

Principal:

Marianne Kopaczynski

396 Northampton Street

Boston, MA 02118

United States

A small school providing individualized, intensive programs for students with severe/profound disabilities
5:3 student-to-staff ratio
Family support and involvement, including support for bilingual parents
Two full-time nurses and medical equipment
Transdisciplinary team approach
Available therapies: physical therapy, occupational therapy, communication, behavior, vision, and adaptive physical education
Creative arts therapy
Outdoor learning and recreation in our beautiful Sensory Garden, with wheelchair-accessible pathways and water features
Community experiences: Symphony, Nutcracker ballet, prom at Northeastern University, and Animal Rescue League
July summer program option and year-round swimming at Fernald
Centrally located behind Northeastern University at the Mass. Ave. Orange Line station
School partners: Boston College and Northeastern University nursing and physical therapy, Boston Architectural College, Architects for Accessibility, Structure Tone Construction Company, Mass. College of Art and Design, Mass. Hospital School Pool, Wally’s Music Café, and Whittier Street Health Center.

School Details and Contact

Phone:

617-635-9832

Fax:

617-635-7935

School Website:

Cluster:

Assignment Zone:

Citywide

Grades:

K-12