Internet Special Education Resources
AT-RISK TEENS
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Programs, Therapeutic Schools, Counselors and
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Your teenage son or daughter may be traveling a rocky road on the way to adulthood. There are many organizations, schools, and professionals who are specifically experienced in dealing with the sensitive, complicated teenage years and the risks they present to many young people. ISER's listings are meant to help you explore possible school options or treatment -- whether it is a residential program, counseling, a day school, or a therapist who will be able to help your teenager get through this difficult period in his/her life.
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Note:Many of the schools listing here are boarding schools, so though they may be located in one part of the United States, Canada, Mexico, or elsewhere they serve the needs of individuals coming from all over the world.
Statewide, Regional and Local Services
Statewide or Regional Services
Non-Profit Organization --
Special Kids Fund charity alliance of social service organizations, hospitals, camps, schools caring for dev. disabled children and at-risk youth
ADD Coach Services -- for families, parents, organizations. Email and phone consultation available
Bodin Associates--School Placement, Advocacy and Consulting, for at-risk kids in programs and schools thoughout the US and abroad
Campus Selection--, educational guidance service that assists students with ADHD, LD, Drug/Alcohol Dependency, Behavior/Emotional issues to find the right program
Educational Advocacy Coaching, for parents and kids / teens with special needs and life challenges.
EdAnywhere--an alternative long distance education program designed to help youth & adults. All teachers special ed certified.
La Jolla, CA and Cleveland, OH
--Educational Options, LLC, helps families find the right boarding school or program for their LD child or troubled teen
Educational Options, LLC (in MA)
-- help find the right programs and schools for troubled teens and teens with learning disabilities
Ed101, Inc.
-- educational consultants specializing in vocational, non-traditional and at-risk program needs for families, schools, and international organizations
The Goldberg Center for Educational Planning
-- school placement, Educational Consulting, and Advocacy, for students with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, at risk issues and other Learning Disabilities
Horizon Family Solutions
-- school placement and counseling for at risk teens and their families
Life Development Institute
-- innovative experiential learning and a practical, supportive transition process to adult living
Lindy Kahn Associates, Inc., -- Educational Consultation and Placement Options for College and Special Needs Students
Love-Tough Parent Coaching
-- parent coaching for parents of at risk or struggling Jewish teens. Phone coaching available
Ombudsman Program for At Risk Teens -- accredited, alternative learning option with school districts across the US for middle school and high school students
Mason Associates , School placement and educational consulting for children and teens with special needs
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.
-- special needs trusts and family legal plans help provide legal counsel for children, under age 18, living at home and those up to 23 who are enrolled in a full time university program.
School Finders--referrals to private schools and programs for troubled teens
Therapeutic Educational Consulting-- assessing and placing kids into therapeutic schools and programs.
The Total TransformationŽ Program-- A guided training program to help parents manage challenging behaviors in children and teens.
TransportSpecialists.Org-- safe teen transport service will go anywhere to take your child to schools and special programs
Don C. Haworth, Productive Child/Teenager Transportation
-- provides a safe, affordable, and secure to transport your teens and or young adults
Life Enrichment Center, LLC--provide personal counseling as well as email and web-based support for Teens With ADD and/or Disordered Eating
The Weinfeld Education Group, educational consulting, advocacy, school placement, school / teacher training, and expert witness services
US Transport Service--safe, compassionate transport of your teen to and from Rehab Centers, Wilderness Programs, Boot Camps, Military and Therapetuic Boarding schools
State and Regional Listings
Glendale
-- Life Development Institute, transition program, life coaching and therapy for learning challenged or troubled young adults and their families
Holbrook--Academy of Eastern Arizona, Private Boarding School with Therapy for Girls ages 12-17
Phoenix and Statewide--Dr. Martin Keller Counseling and Psychotherapy with adolescents, children; special interest in ADHD and anxiety issues
Phoenix, Parker, Tucson -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students
Sage -- Easy K Ranch, residential home and care for mentally challenged children and teens in Arkansas
Aptos and Palo Alto
--Burdick Psych. Services, Individual and Group Therapy including psychoeducational groups for addiction and teenage issues
Beverly Hills--Dr. Jared Maloff, is skilled in working with behavioral diagnoses such as ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Chino
--Teen Rescue, a non-profit organization working with families with troubled teens plus a Christian residential boarding school for struggling teenage girls
Folsom (Sacramento area)--
--, Dr. Jerry Marquart, offers educational assessment and advocacy (including serving as an expert witness) for students with special educational needs
Quincy
--Greenhorn Creek Ranch, offers Equine Therapy program, EGE, in addition to family fitness, fun, and vacation programs
Malibu--Academy at Visions--Adolescent drug and alcohol rehabilitation, eating disorder recovery. Residential treatment center and Outpatient center availableincludes high school academy attendance, family treatment, equine therapy, and teen anger management program options.
La Jolla --Educational Options, LLC, offers school placement nationwide for at risk teens and children with special needs
Los Angeles
--Of One Mind, Outpatient treatment and counseling for addicted and/or troubled teens and their families; provides a comprehensive program of academic services tailored to the specific needs of each student
Malibu
--Camp Glucose, fitness / diabetes camp for overweight teens and children/teens with Type 2 diabetes located at Pepperdine University
Sacramento
--Comprehensive Psychological Services, offers adolescent psycotherapy groups to help teens cope.
Los Altos, Lafayette, Santa Monica--School Placement, Advocacy and Consulting, for at-risk kids in programs and schools thoughout the US and abroad
Malibu--Echo Malibu,Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment, plus treatment for co-occurring Emotional Disorders
Pasadena--Dr. Steve Brawer, clinical psychologist, provides treatment for ADD/ADHD and teen depression
Portland, OR serving CA--Lana Traynor, Special Education Attorney
represents clients with a wide variety of special needs and special education situations
South Pasadena --services that help young adults transition from dependence to independence
Pasadena and Los Angeles --Dr. Susan Gamble, Psychologist, assessment of Learning Disabilities, ADHD and psychological disabilities in Children, Adolescents and Adults
San Diego and Riverside Counties-- Special education attorney Thomas Nelson advocates for an appropriate education for children with special needs and for regular education students facing expulsion
Aurora,Fountain -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school
Georgetown
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Monarch Healing Center, Wilderness therapy treatment program for youths and troubled teens -- and their families
Denver--Lifelong Adult Education Services does educational assessments, lifeskills therapy and life and vocational coaching for adults
Connecticut
Durham--special education advocate Julie Swanson advocates on behalf of at risk teens and others with disabilities that impact on their education
Stamford
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ADD Coach Services, for families, parents, organizations. Email and phone consultation available
West Hartford--The Goldberg Center for Educational Planning
-- school placement, Educational Consulting, and Advocacy, for students with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, at risk issues and other Learning Disabilities
Statewide--Southeast Advocates -- special education advocacy family and school support and coaching serving
Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut
Florida
Miami,-- Educational Advocacy Coaching, for parents and kids / teens with special needs and life challenges.
Tampa
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Eckerd Academy, combines fully accredited education with group and individual counseling, high-interest adventure programs and relationship and communication-building skills in a therapeutic outdoor setting
Hialeah, Homestead, Miami, N. Miami Beach, Opa Locka -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students
Georgia
Athens
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Developmental Therapy - Teaching Programs, Help for Troubled or Troubling Children
Hinesville, Jesup, Vidalia, Douglasville, Statesboro -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students
Idaho
Bonners Ferry and Coeur D'Alene
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Echo Springs Transition Study Center , residential mentoring and transition / study program for young adults
Emmett
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Cherry Gulch ,therapeutic boarding school nurtures young teenage boys in a highly structured, warm, and healthy peer environment.
Sandpoint
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Glacier Mountain Academy, residential program for at risk teen boys who are having problems with anger management, low self esteem, drug and alcohol experimentation, and school performance
Clark Fork
--Timber Ridge Prep. School for Girls, alternative therapeutic boarding school for girls 14 - 17
Illinois
Locations Across the State -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students
Downers Grove
--Attorney Representing Special Education Clients, including ADD/ADHD, emotional, behavioral, cognitive, physical, and other health impairments
Joliet--MidAmerican Psychological Institute (MPI), intellectual assessments behavioral assessments, treatment and advocacy
Wilmette
--Learning Disabilities Services , assesssment and help for teens with LD and ADD/ ADHD, plus educational, career, and college counseling
Indiana
Indianapolis
--attorney Nicole Goodson, advocacy, special ed law, and estate planning for kids with special needs
East Chicago, East Allen -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students
Kansas
Delphos
--Meadowlark Academy , boarding school for troubled teen girls provides an environment that is safe, friendly, and conducive to change.
Lawrence
--Life Enrichment Center, LLC , Help For Teens With ADD and/or Disordered Eating
Overland Park -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students
Tipton
--Tipton Academy, boarding school for troubled teen boys helps them learn to use their skills and talents in a posisitve way
Safe and Sound Youth Transport, Inc.--
a safe transition for your child at a difficult time...
Statewide--Southeast Advocates -- special education advocacy family and school support and coaching serving
Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut
Rockville
--Legal Services Protecting the Legal Rights of Children , including discipline issues such as suspension and explusion
Rockville
--School Finders, LLC, finds the right school or program for your at risk teen
Kensingtion, with placements worldwide
--School Placement for struggling teens,from anywhere in programs worldwide. Personally researched placements done with extreme care
Silver Spring, --Chesapeake ADHD Center of Maryland, coaching and counseling for at risk teens
Statewide--Southeast Advocates -- special education advocacy family and school support and coaching serving
Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut
Ashburnham
--Child Advocate , works with at-risk-teens who need special education services
Statewide
--Mason Associates, school and program placement and consultation
for at risk teens
Newton
--Educational Options, LLC, help find the right programs and schools for troubled teens and teens with learning disabilities
Braintree, Needham, Hingham--The Goldberg Center for Educational Planning
-- school placement, Educational Consulting, and Advocacy, for students with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, at risk issues and other Learning Disabilities
Ingham, Westwood -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students
Columbus -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students
State-wide Locations -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students
The Ozarks-- TransportSpecialists.Org,
safe teen transport service will go anywhere to take your child to schools and special programs
Gardnerville -- Nouveau Vie, eating disorder assessment, therapy, and recovery programs for boys and girls ages 9 - 18.
New Hampshire
Lancaster, Littleton, Manchester, Wolfeboro -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students
Statewide--Southeast Advocates -- special education advocacy family and school support and coaching serving
Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut
Statewides services--Craig Becker, Esq.,special education attorney represents parents and students in special education and other disputes with public schools and private schools
TAOS
--San Cristobal Ranch Academy, transitional therapeutic learning center for young men 18 and over
Therapeutic Educational Consulting-- assessing and placing kids into therapeutic schools and programs.
Brewster--Green Chimneys ,therapeutic group homes for teenage boys. Objective is to develop skills for for healthy independent living.
New York City--The Goldberg Center for Educational Planning
-- school placement, Educational Consulting, and Advocacy, for students with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, at risk issues and other Learning Disabilities
New York City--Nicholas Schwartz, MD--ADD specialty psychiatrist
New York City--Susan Friedberg, therapist,family and teen therapist, with specialized experience in ADD issues and eating disorder treatment
Hancock
--The Family Foundation School, a co-educational college preparatory boarding school for teens at risk
North Caroline
Winston-Salem
--Camp Glucose, fitness / diabetes camp for overweight teens and children/teens with Type 2 diabetes located at Wake Forest University
Cleveland
--Educational Options, LLC, helps families find the right boarding school or program for their troubled teen.
Brook Park, Cincinnati, North Olmstead, Olmstead Falls -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students
Lana Traynor, Special Education Attorney
-- represents clients with a wide variety of special needs and special education situations
Prineville
--Mt. Bachelor Academy, therapeutic boarding school for teens in Central Oregon
Educational Connections, LLC
--Find the right school or therapeutic program for your at-risk teen
or special needs child in Oregon or nationwide
Bend
--Bridges Academy, Boys-only therapeutic boarding school for struggling teens in Bend, Oregon
Bend
-- Horizon Family Solutions, school placement and counseling for at risk teens and their families
Statewides services--Craig Becker, Esq.,special education attorney represents parents and students in special education and other disputes with public schools and private schools
Berwyn, Wyomissing, Scranton--McAndrews Law Offices,Special Education legal representation, Special needs planning, and Estate Planning, for teens, and their parents
Birdsboro--The Power of Horses
at Saddlewood Farm, LLC, offers Equine Assisted Counseling and Learning (EAP and EAL) for at risk youth and teen addiction counseling
Willow Grove
--Teamworks, teaches kids with invisible challenges how to cope with their feelings and their families, and how to interview and look for work
Drexell Hill -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school students
Statewide
--Mason Associates, school and program placement and consultation
for at risk teens
Statewide--Southeast Advocates -- special education advocacy family and school support and coaching serving
Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut
between Nashville and Knoxville
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Eckerd Youth Alternatives , outdoor therapeutic treatment programs for troubled youth -- highly effective outdoor residential treatment programs
Nashville -- Ombudsman Programs for At Risk Teens, accredited, alternative learning option for middle school and high school
Fulshear
--Fulshear Ranch Academy, transitional therapeutic learning center for young women 18 and over
Houston--Kahn Educational Group, LLC Educational Consultation and Placement Options for College and Special Needs Students
The Woodlands
--Campus Selections, Educational guidance service that assists students with ADHD, LD, Drug/Alcohol Dependency, Behavior/Emotional issues to find the right program
Trophy Club (Denton County)
--Eric Ransleben, Education Attorney, maintains an active juvenile law practice offering a holistic approach when conduct involves both student code of conduct and juvenile justice code violations.
Delta
--White River Adventure, boarding school and special programs for defiant teen boys in Utah
Vernal
--Mountain Homes Youth Ranch, coed therapeutic growth program for troubled teens in Utah
Statewide
--Mason Associates, school and program placement and consultation
for at risk teens
Lana Traynor, Special Education Attorney
-- represents clients with a wide variety of special needs and special education situations
Spokane
--Tyler Boy's Ranch, Therapeutic boys' facility offers counseling and guidance to aid youth (ages 6 - 18) in becoming caring and productive citizens
Cody
--Mount Carmel Ranch, helps at-risk young men, ages 12-17, find a stable road to adulthood. Long-term program,Wilderness program, and Summer program.
Ontario, Canada
Wellandport, Ontario
--The Robert Land Academy, military-themed private boys' boarding school for underachieving boys and young men
Quebec, Canada
Blue Sea, Quebec
--Kiatou Program for At Risk Teens, wilderness therapy and emotional growth therapy for at risk teen boys