About Washington Center

Washington Center is a separate school facility for students with intellectual disabilities. Students are served on a specially designed campus with 18 classrooms. Additional space includes cafeteria, student kitchen, greenhouse, gym, media center, therapy rooms, multisensory suite, adapted playground, nature trail, nurse’s station, and administrative offices.  All students are served by classroom teachers as well as by instructors in the areas of Art, Music, Physical Education, Daily Living, Library, and Environmental Science. The staff also includes para-professionals, nurses, and therapists (occupational, physical, and speech).

Washington Center

Beliefs

  Students can:

  • Learn to communicate basic wants and needs.
  • Participate in modified academic instruction;
  • Perform basic activities of daily living;
  • Demonstrate socially acceptable behaviors;
  • Demonstrate skills needed to participate in family and community activities; and
  • Utilize instructional technology.

Mission Statement

At Washington Center, our mission is to provide a nurturing and dynamic learning environment where students with significant disabilities are empowered to reach their fullest potential. We are dedicated to fostering academic, social, and emotional growth through personalized learning, compassionate support, and collaborative partnerships with families and communities.

Shared Vision

Our vision is to celebrate each student’s unique strengths and abilities, while promoting independence, self-confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. We believe in creating a community where every student is respected, valued, and given the tools to succeed both in school and in life.

Distinguishing Programs

  • Adapted Art, Vocal Music, and Physical Education
  • Assistive Technology Specialists
  • Community-Based Instruction
  • Computer-Assisted Learning
  • Daily Living/Transitional Skills
  • Mobility Opportunities Via Education (M. O. V. E.)
  • Multi-Sensory Environment Rooms
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Parent Teacher Association
  • Physical Therapy
  • Registered and Licensed Nursing Staff
  • Speech Therapy
  • Vision and Hearing Services