The School for Children with Hidden Intelligence (SCHI) is a non-profit, fully accredited school that provides special education for the multiply-handicapped, mentally challenged, and physically disabled children of the Tri-State Metropolitan area who have challenges as varied as autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. Founded in 1994, it has succeeded in establishing itself as a progressive educational institution with an outstanding reputation.

SCHI’s curriculum is designed to meet the needs of each student as an individual. At the School for Children with Hidden Intelligence, every child is given the opportunity to develop singular talents and strengths. Using diverse developmental programs, SCHI’s experienced faculty arms its students with the skills needed to overcome seemingly overwhelming obstacles. In the school’s secure and nurturing environment, these children are surpassing the expectations of their parents and teachers.

Our philosophy is to provide support to parents, teachers and students. Our staff has developed programs that are unique to this school and the special children and the families that make up this community.

The goal of the program is to enhance the educational experience through multifaceted, interrelated education. This program includes: parenting workshops ;individual, family and/or group counseling; and intensive wrap around services for the teaching staff.

We provide parenting workshops specifically designed for parents of children with special needs which include discipline strategies, positive reinforcement program and communication skills with continuous parent support groups.

SCHI has an on-going staff development program which provides information, workshops and support to the teachers on a weekly basis, presenting the most up-to-date information on specific disabilities and intervention programs. This affords the teachers a forum to share their concerns, offers constructive input and closely follow the progress of the students.

The unique school for children with developmental disabilities offers a multidisciplinary approach to understanding and strengthening the overall quality of education for the children and families of SCHI.

SCHI is a school where children can learn at their own pace. Their natural style of learning is supported and nurtured and the home-like environment is conducive to educational and emotional growth. Each child is assigned a team of highly skilled professionals who with their expertise and experience, create optimum learning opportunities. SCHI is a truly unique school with an exceptional record of achievement.

SCHI is truly a family, bringing not only education and guidance to our students, but support for our devoted parents and joy into the lives of our staff. Each of us gains fulfillment through the smiles, hugs and laughter the children share. Together we create a warm, loving setting which enriches us all.