Enrollment Process

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How To Enroll at TEC

  • Step 1

    Students are enrolled in the The Education Cooperative (TEC) through the special education TEAM process with their home public school district. Through that process, districts send a referral packet to the appropriate program at TEC (TEC Campus School, TEC High School, or TEC Academy).

  • Step 2

    When a student is referred to TEC by its district, TEC reviews the student's IEP and other educational records. If the student is determined to be an appropriate candidate for TEC, a member of the TEC staff reaches out to the family to provide an opportunity to learn more about the program, visit our campus, and have TEC meet with the student.

  • Step 3

    If TEC is able to meet the student’s need, TEC will notify the district to offer the student enrollment.

  • Step 4

    If the district and family would like to move forward, TEC will collaborate with you to determine a mutually agreeable start date.

Learn more about our schools :

TEC campus school serves individuals with special needs and complex disabilities
FOR AGES 3-21

TEC Campus School

TEC Campus School is a small and supportive special education community serving individuals with special needs and complex disabilities.

TEC High School is a therapeutic day school for students
FOR GRADES 8-12

TEC High School

TEC High School is a therapeutic day school for students with internalizing behaviors and social-emotional challenges focusing on personal wellness, academic achievement, and college & career readiness.

TEC Phoenix Academy students
FOR GRADES 6-12

TEC Academy - Phoenix

TEC Phoenix Academy is a therapeutic day school for students with external emotional and behavioral challenges focusing on developing positive behavioral skills, academic success, identifying personal goals, and post-secondary experiences.

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FOR GRADES K-2

TEC Academy – Lower Campus

TEC Academy - Lower Campus (TAL) is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for students in grades K-2 who face social, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges that hinder their participation in the general education setting.

TEC campus building exterior, educational institution campus environment with academic buildings and school grounds.

Have questions?

Please contact  Dr. Zachary Abrams, TEC's Director of Student Services.

Zack Abrams

Dr. Zachary Abrams

Director of Student Services

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