Maplebrook School serves students with low to below average cognitive ability and complex learning disabilities such as expressive and receptive language disorders, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, executive functioning, auditory processing disorder and other attention-based learning differences. The program is coeducational and accepts students age 11-18 for the Academy Program and 18-21 for the Institute for Collegiate and Career Studies.
Through individualized planning, faculty use a variety of technological methods to emphasize multi-sensory teaching, whereby the student will be assisted in reaching his/her academic potential. Students must have a minimum IQ of 70 and be willing to make a commitment to their academic and vocational work in spite of learning differences. The Institute is not a therapeutic program and is not equipped to work with students who have a primary emotional or social diagnosis.
Students are interviewed throughout the year. Since vacancies are limited, parents are encouraged to begin the process as early as possible by sending completed admissions materials for review. Late enrollment is permitted if vacancies exist, due to a rolling admission policy. Early application for September is highly recommended.
Should you wish to receive an admissions package, please contact the Admissions Office to discuss your student's needs, or fill out and submit the online inquiry form. Prior to the required interview and visit, the Admissions Office must receive the following information:
Once the above materials are reviewed, a visit to the school and interview will be scheduled. The Admissions Office will contact you to set up an appointment. The visits are scheduled either at 9:30 AM or 1:00 PM and include a student-guided tour of the campus.
Individual visits to Maplebrook and The Institute are scheduled upon invitation by the Admissions Office as part of the application process. If you would like to visit campus prior to applying, we invite you to attend an Open House.
Open House
An Open House is held twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring. Open Houses are typically 2.5 hours in length, and include informational sessions about our Academy and The Institute, as well as student-led tours of our campuses. Please fill out the inquiry form to the right for more information.
Getting Here
Our campus is located on Route 22 one mile north of the (only) traffic light in the town of Amenia, NY. The main campus is on the east side of Route 22. The entrance to The Institute is on the west side of Route 22 and is flanked by stone pillars.Conveniently, we are just 4 miles from the Wassaic Train Station, the last stop on the Metro-North (Harlem line) out of Grand Central in NYC.
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Amenia: The name is derived from the Latin word, amoena, which means "pleasant to the eye" reflecting the town's spectacular views. Nestled in the Hudson Valley, this area is steeped in history, natural beauty, culture and a burgeoning food and farmer’s market scene.
Complete the application and email the information listed.
Other pertinent information may be requested by the Admissions Office. Once the application is received and the above materials are reviewed, a visit to the school and interview will be scheduled. The Admissions Office will contact you to set up an appointment. The visits are scheduled either at 9:00 AM or 11:30 AM and include a student-guided tour of the campus.
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