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Admissions: Maplebrook School — NY Boarding School for Students with Learning Differences

Serving students with learning differences and complex learning disabilities, including ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, expressive and receptive language disorders, executive functioning challenges, and auditory processing disorder.

We welcome:

  • Ages 12–18 — Academy Program
  • Ages 18–21 — Institute for Collegiate & Career Studies

Personalized, Multi-Sensory Learning

Through individualized academic plans and multi-sensory, technology-enhanced instruction, our students gain the tools to reach their full potential in academics, life skills, and career preparation. Students must have a minimum IQ of 70 and a strong commitment to their education.

Please note: Maplebrook is not a therapeutic program and does not serve students whose primary diagnosis is emotional or social.

Admissions Process

Enrollment is rolling, but spaces are limited. Early application is strongly recommended. To apply, submit:

  • No-fee Application for Admission
  • Recent (within 3 years) neuropsychological and educational evaluation, including WISC or WAIS
  • Academic achievement test results (e.g., Woodcock-Johnson, KTEA, WIAT)
  • School records/transcripts
  • Relevant medical and social reports

Once reviewed, we will schedule a weekday campus visit and interview, which will include a student-led tour.

Start the Process Today

Contact our Admissions Office at (845) 373-9511, ext. 247, or complete our online inquiry form. Early applications secure priority consideration for your Student’s enrollment.

Maplebrook School embraces diver­sity and values the integrity of the indi­vid­ual. Indi­vid­ual differ­ences of reli­gion, culture, socioe­co­nomic status, national origin, race, ethnic­ity, biolog­i­cal sex, gender iden­tity, gender expres­sion, sexual orien­ta­tion, phys­i­cal appear­ance, and ability are acknowl­edged and respected. Every member of the commu­nity strives to behave in a sensi­tive, open, and respectful manner.

maplebrook school leader

This is our daughter’s 3rd year at The Institute and we’re so pleased with her independence, maturity, and overall growth. We looked at many schools before choosing The Institute. This school seemed more dedicated to the end result of independence and job skills after graduation.
Denise S., Parent

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