Jean Garvin School

Jean Garvin School is a special education school serving grades 8-12 in Williston, VT. With just 25 students and an average class size of 6, the school provides highly individualized attention in a structured, small-group environment. The school specializes in therapeutic learning, combining academics with mental health and behavioral supports to help students develop coping skills, emotional regulation, and personal resilience.

The experienced faculty of 4 classroom teachers work closely with each student to create personalized learning plans that address both academic and social-emotional needs. The therapeutic approach is designed to inspire positive change and promote student well-being, making it particularly suited for adolescents with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges who benefit from an integrated academic and counseling model.

Jean Garvin School accepts students on a rolling admissions basis (no fixed deadline), making it accessible for families seeking placement mid-year. The school is nonsectarian and co-ed, welcoming a diverse student body. For more information about enrollment, curriculum, and therapeutic programming, families can contact the school directly at (802) 488-6767 or visit howardcenter.org/jean-garvin-school.