The admission process starts with a careful assessment of your child.

Shrub Oak has the capacity to work with a wide variety of students, and to custom tailor their educational experiences. We welcome the opportunity to talk with prospective families to help determine if Shrub Oak is the right fit for you. 

We recognize that some prospective students may present very differently in person than they do on paper, and that the right environment and approach will have a big impact on students’ behaviors and progress.  

That’s why, at Shrub Oak, we review prospective student applications on an individualized basis.  

Typical diagnoses, however, include autism spectrum disorder (ASD); nonverbal learning disability; social pragmatic communication disorder; ADHD; intellectual disability; dual diagnoses of ASD and co-occurring conditions including visual and hearing impairments; and other related disorders. 

Exclusions: 

Animal Harm; Current Substance Use or Active Recovery; Eating Disorders; Gang Involvement; Homicidality; Predatory Sexualized Behavior; Pregnancy; Substance Use Disorder; Trafficked Youth; Type 1 Diabetes. 

Admissions Steps and Information

Exploring the ideal educational fit begins with an initial inquiry, leading to a personalized call from our Director of Admissions. Upon determining mutual interest and suitability for our program, we provide the application link via email. Upon receipt of your application, which requires a $100 fee (waived if referred by a district), we request essential documents and completed forms such as the Individualized Education Program (IEP), recent psychological evaluations, and behavioral reports. For a full list of required documents, please see below. A Zoom interview is then scheduled, offering an opportunity for our team to engage with both the family and a representative from the student’s current program, briefly meeting the prospective student as well. Following a comprehensive review, our admissions team makes a carefully considered decision and the family is notified via email within 1-2 business days. Upon formal acceptance, families are invited to experience our campus through either a virtual tour or an in-person visit, facilitating personal meetings with our program directors to address any questions you may have. Should you choose to enroll, a contract will be sent for your review and signature, complemented by a welcome call to support you throughout the transition process. Mandatory online forms ensure that all necessary information is gathered prior to move-in day, facilitating a successful start. Families are allotted a dedicated two-hour block on move-in day to arrange their child’s room and meet personally with our directors, ensuring a seamless integration into our supportive community. 

Required Documentation

  • IEP 
  • Psychological evaluation report (within 3 years) 
  • Behavioral reports (FBA/BIP) 
  • Hospital discharge summaries (If the student has ever been psychiatrically hospitalized.)  
  • Recent photo of student 
  • School Contact Release Form (This form must be completed for the student’s current program, district and any programs attended over the past 6 months.) 
  • Intake Questionnaire 
  • Agent Consultant Release Form (This is completed if the family is working with an Educational Consultant or Attorney.) 

International Students

Shrub Oak is approved by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), and we are prepared and ready to accept international students. We believe strongly in the value of a culturally diverse environment, and welcome students from around the globe.

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