Monarch Day School brings together a multidisciplinary team of educators, therapists, behavior specialists, and transition professionals who work collaboratively to support each student’s educational, therapeutic, behavioral, and developmental goals. This coordinated approach creates consistency throughout the school day and allows strategies to be reinforced across settings.

Our team includes:

• Intervention Specialists & Supervisory Teachers who lead classrooms and oversee each student’s IEP or Service Plan.
• Instructional Assistants who provide individualized and small-group support.
• Speech-Language Pathologists who provide languagte and communication services and supports outlined in students’ IEPs or Service Plans.
• Occupational Therapists who provide sensory, regulation services and supports outlined instudents’ IEPs or Service Plans.
• Behavior Analysts, Behavior Specialists & Registered Behavior Technicians who provide individualized behavioral support.
• Art & Music Therapists who use creative experiences to support communication, engagement, and social-emotional development.
• Transition Coordinator who helps students prepare for adulthood and greater independence.
• Administrative Staff who provide leadership and oversee school operations.

Training & Professional Development

Every team member receives extensive training before working directly with students, including a dedicated shadowing period and preparation in Monarch’s educational approach, safety practices, and individualized supports.

Training includes:

• Monarch practices and the Monarch Model
• Safety-Care®, CPR, First Aid, and AED
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Emergency and safety procedures, including seizure response
• Building positive relationships with students
• Data collection and using data to guide instruction
• IEPs and Service Plans

Ongoing collaboration and professional development help ensure that staff understand each student’s goals and provide consistent support throughout the school day.

 Meet Our Team  

A Structured, Supportive School Day

Monarch Day School provides a structured, individualized school day designed to support learning, communication, regulation, and participation. Students learn through a combination of one-on-one and small-group instruction and have access to quiet, sensory, gross motor, and outdoor spaces that support different learning and regulation needs.

Supporting Health & Well-Being

Student health, safety, and well-being are integrated into the school experience. Nurses, trained staff, and individualized supports help students feel safe, regulated, and ready to learn. Our team uses proactive and de-escalation strategies and follows established safety practices to support students through challenging moments.

A Consistent Routine

The school day runs from 8:25 a.m. to 2:40 p.m., providing a predictable routine that helps students know what to expect and make the most of their day.

Learn More about a Typical Day at Monarch Day School

Families and caregivers are an essential part of each student’s team. At Monarch, we believe that strong, ongoing communication with families helps create consistency between school, home, and other important environments in a student’s life.

The following outlines what families can expect throughout their child’s time at Monarch, from regular communication and progress updates to opportunities for meaningful involvement in their child’s care and education.

• Regular Communication: Families receive regular updates about their child’s day, progress, and areas of focus. Communication may take place in person, by phone, through the Remind app, and/or through daily communication logs. Logs provide a snapshot of the student’s day, including targeted skills, participation, behavioral and social-emotional needs, and personal care updates.

• Progress Updates: Families receive quarterly progress reports, which are also shared with school districts when applicable. Families participate in the annual development and review of their child’s IEP or Service Plan, including establishing goals and planning for continued growth. For students who may be eligible for Extended School Year (ESY) services, families participate in the annual team meeting to determine eligibility and appropriate supports.

• Incident Communication: When an incident occurs at school, including an event involving physical management, families or caregivers are notified and provided with an incident report within 24 hours.

• A Collaborative Approach: Our goal is to keep families informed, involved, and confident in their child’s care and education while ensuring that everyone supporting the student is working toward the same goals.

Learning at Monarch extends beyond the classroom. Through real-world community experiences, school-wide celebrations, and partnerships with local universities, Monarch creates meaningful opportunities for students to build skills, connect with others, and engage with the broader community.

• Community-Based Learning: Transition-aged students participate in job skills training and community experiences at more than 20 local job sites, helping them build practical skills and prepare for greater independence.

• Community Events & Celebrations: Throughout the school year, Monarch hosts holiday celebrations, field trips, and spirit weeks with support from more than a dozen community partners.

• University Partnerships: Monarch partners with local and regional universities to offer internships, volunteer opportunities, and field experiences for students pursuing education, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis, art therapy, and related fields.

Monarch uses a collaborative admissions process to determine whether the program is a good fit for each student. Families, school districts, and the Monarch team work together to understand the student’s strengths, needs, and goals and determine whether Monarch can provide the right educational supports.

The process may include a school tour, meetings with the student and members of the educational team, and a review of educational records and other relevant information. When Monarch is determined to be an appropriate placement, the team works with the family and school district to develop an individualized plan for the student.

Admissions & Eligibiity FAQs

Monarch Day School is a tuition-based program, and families may have several options for covering the cost of services. Depending on a student’s circumstances, funding may come through the family, a school district, or the Autism Scholarship.

Our Admissions team works with families and school districts to help navigate funding options and understand the financial responsibilities associated with placement. The FAQs below provide more information about tuition, scholarships, district-funded placements, and insurance.

Tuition and Financial Assistance FAQs

Monarch Day School is designed to help students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Individualized supports, sensory and regulation spaces, trained staff, nursing support, and proactive behavioral strategies are integrated throughout the school day to meet each student’s needs.

Our team emphasizes prevention, de-escalation, and positive, least-restrictive approaches to support students through challenging moments while protecting their dignity and safety. Families are kept informed and involved when significant incidents occur.

The FAQs below provide more information about student supports, safety practices, medication, incident reporting, restraint, and other policies.

We want families to have easy access to the information they need throughout their child’s experience at Monarch. Here you’ll find important school resources, including the academic calendar, policies, forms, and other helpful information.

2026-2027 Monarch Day School Academic Calendar

2026-27 Residential Education Academic Calendar