A LEARNING AND LIFE EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER
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In the heart of New Hampshire, perched on an idyllic 1,400-acre campus overlooking the Contoocook River Valley, Crotched Mountain School offers a unique combination of innovative day and residential special education, year-round accessible recreation, award-winning arts and music programming, community and campus-based vocational experiences, and a comprehensive suite of therapeutic supports. For over 50 years, Crotched Mountain School has provided an unforgettable day and residential special education experience surrounded by the natural beauty of New Hampshire. We help our students gain the skills to succeed in the community and to live a life of maximum independence.
A fully accredited Kindergarten through 12+ residential and day school located less than two hours from Boston and 45 minutes from Manchester, NH, Crotched Mountain School specializes in autism, communication needs, and addressing challenging behaviors. Our comprehensive educational and treatment approaches are complemented by 24-hour nursing support.
Crotched Mountain School is approved by the New Hampshire Department of Education as a private special education school. We are licensed for all recognized IEP classifications.
Crotched Mountain School Quick Facts
- Serving students Kindergarten through 12+
- Full complement of related services (OT, PT, Therapeutic Recreation, Speech, Psychology)
- On-site BCBA supports
- 24-hour nursing support
- Diverse accessible recreation offerings like skiing, cycling, kayaking, and more
- Structured vocational experiences
- Award-winning art and music programming
- Award-winning year-round, hands-on Farm School
- Full gymnasium and aquatics center
- Accessible hiking trails
- Award-winning after school enrichment program featuring activities like yoga, music, scuba, weaving, basketball, cooking, and much more
- Online parent communication platform
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Ryan on Safari
When it comes to special gifts, they don’t get wilder and woollier than what Ryan gave to his class.
The Two Journeys of the Girl on the Side of the Road
A mother’s love knows no borders—or barriers.
VIDEO: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
Nothing lights a room like a Christmas tree--and that Crotched Mountain magic!
VIDEO: Owen Has a Message for Pete
A Crotched Mountain School student finds his voice.
The Big Premiere
Getting the chance to use new skills in the community? Now that's a blockbuster experience!
Crotched Mountain School Honored for Excellence in Arts
“Throughout the long history of Crotched Mountain School, arts and music have played a critical role in the education and enrichment of our students."
ADMISSIONS
We accept students from all over the country, as far as California and Illinois, as close as New York, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire.
LEARNING
From the first class to afterschool to residential life, core academic work is supplemented by life skills education to ensure learning never ends.
CAMPUS LIFE
Life at Crotched Mountain is filled with things to do, places to see, and people to connect with. There is no shortage of fun and unique adventures to be had!
TECHNOLOGY
Whether it’s a speech-generating device or customized grips for a pencil or a literacy mobile app, at Crotched Mountain School innovation breeds independence.
ARTS AND MUSIC
It’s about creative expression! Making a clay mask or composing a song or drawing a comic – whatever captures their imaginations, our students have access to it in our arts and music program.
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