Maine handles specialized placements through a formal category called special purpose private schools, and Greater Portland is where most of them are. Spurwink, founded in Portland in 1960, is the anchor. Here is how district placement into an SPPS actually works - and why Maine has no voucher to shortcut it.
Founded in Portland in 1960; operates special education schools for children roughly ages 5-21 plus day treatment, serving mental health challenges and developmental disabilities including autism. Not autism-only.
Visit siteState list and oversight of approved special purpose private schools used as district-funded out-of-district placements. The best place to see the full set of options.
Visit sitePreschool programs for children ages 3-5 with autism and related disabilities in Westbrook and other Greater Portland communities. Early years only, not K-12.
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