Founded in 1998, The Bay School's mission is to provide scientifically-based educational services and to contribute to research that serves children with autism. The year-round school educates students between the ages of three and twenty-one regardless of their race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender or religion.

The Bay School offers:

• An educational program that utilizes systematic instruction based on the principals of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Support and instruction in home management skills for families of enrolled students.
• Access and participation for students in public school inclusion and community programs.
• Opportunities for research in areas of education and intervention for students with autism.

Student Education

Individualized educational plans are designed for each student with annual objectives and measurable outcomes. Objectives emphasize the development of language skills, academic mastery, self-help and safety skills, as well as opportunities for social experiences with peers. Student's progress is closely monitored by detailed data collection.

Instruction takes place in a one-to-one setting and then transfers to small group activities or a more natural setting with peer social activities.