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The Ivy Street School is a special education residential and day high school for neurodivergent youth.

We work with students to prepare them for adulthood with the tools they need to achieve their greatest independence. At Ivy Street, we support neurodivergent youth through a person-centered model that is driven by collaboration, a willingness to think big, and a commitment to really knowing the young people we serve. Across our educational, residential, and community-based programs, we support ado

lescents and young adults with disabilities by creating the therapeutic conditions that allow them to thrive. Our approach is evidence-based, trauma-informed, and laser-focused on strengthening healing, deepening community, building skills, and accelerating motivation for successful adulthood.

05/01/2026

Ivy Street is looking for volunteer Hair Stylists and Makeup Artists who will work with our students to help make their prom a magical night!

Ivy Street Prom is on Thursday, May 28th, and pictures begin at 4:00 pm. We are looking for your volunteered skills before prom at Ivy Street School (200 Ivy Street Brookline, MA 02446)

Please reach out to Kesha Perkins at [email protected] if you would like to volunteer or you know someone who would be interested!

04/17/2026

The Ivy Street School Student Council is getting ready for prom and hosting a bake sale to support this year’s celebration 🎉

Join us TODAY, April 17, from 12 to 2 at Trader Joe’s in Coolidge Corner. Stop by, grab a treat, and bring a friend. All proceeds support this year’s prom.

[Image description: Colorful cupcakes surround a green sign advertising Ivy Street School’s Student Council bake sale at Trader Joe’s in Coolidge Corner, with date, time, and note that proceeds support this year’s prom.]

04/16/2026

The Ivy Street School Student Council is getting ready for prom and hosting a bake sale to support this year’s celebration 🎉

Join us April 17 from 12pm to 2pm at Trader Joe’s in Coolidge Corner. Stop by, grab a treat, and bring a friend. All proceeds support this year’s prom.

[image description: Colorful cupcakes surround a green sign advertising Ivy Street School’s Student Council bake sale at Trader Joe’s in Coolidge Corner, with date, time, and note that proceeds support this year’s prom.]

03/20/2026

Ivy Street leaders presented at the Special Education Summit hosted by the League School for Autism this week, and it was a great success! We are grateful for the opportunity to share Ivy Street’s work and connect with so many dedicated professionals in the field.

Pictured: Tara, Emma, and Kate in front of their presentation.

02/27/2026

We are proud to share that Ivy Street School has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s investment to support implementation of revised time-out regulations.

This funding will strengthen our ongoing work to expand positive behavior supports, deepen staff training in de-escalation and trauma-informed practices, and create school environments where neurodiverse students feel safe, supported, and included.

We are honored to be among the awardees across Massachusetts and grateful for this investment in thoughtful, student-centered practices.

02/23/2026

Due to the blizzard today, Ivy Street School will be closed AGAIN tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24th. Stay safe and warm and enjoy the snow, everybody!

02/22/2026

Ivy Street School will be closed on Monday, February 23rd due to inclement weather. Stay safe and warm, everybody!

02/13/2026

Congratulations to our Ivy Street team for the following recognition of their work implementing project-based learning (PBL) in a special education setting.

At this year’s Massachusetts Special Education Summit, Tara Elwell, M.Ed., Kate Garrity, MS, OTR/L, and Emma Weiner, MS, OTR/L will be featured presenters, sharing how Project-Based Learning can be made accessible, authentic, and inclusive for students with moderate disabilities.

Their work is highlighted in the newly released book Project Based Learning for All: A Leader’s Guide by Bob Lenz and Lisa Mireles. Their leadership and innovation in adapting Gold Standard PBL for learners with complex needs is helping shape the national conversation about what project-based learning in a special education setting can look like.

02/12/2026

In observance of Presidents Day, Ivy Street School will be closed on Monday, February 16th.

02/11/2026

Congratulations to our Ivy Street Hawks on winning both of their first games of the season recently! Huge shout-out to all of the players and Ivy Street supporters who were there to cheer on the team. Go Hawks!

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200 Ivy Street
Brookline, MA
02446

Website

http://ivystreetschool.org/

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