Keough Memorial Academy

Keough Memorial Academy (KMA) is a public Therapeutic Day School in Bellingham, MA, specifically designed for students in grades 7 through 12 facing social and emotional challenges. The academy provides a supportive environment for students navigating school anxiety, school avoidance, and learning disabilities, operating under the philosophy that teaching methods must be adapted to meet each student's unique learning profile.

The academy utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to foster both academic achievement and emotional resilience. KMA provides essential specialized supports, including the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and social skills groups. To address diverse developmental needs, students also have access to speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and professional counseling services.

KMA offers a personalized learning environment characterized by a low student-teacher ratio and cooperative instruction. The campus, located in a renovated historic building, features modern classrooms, a gymnasium, and an art room. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes community integration and provides vocational training opportunities to prepare students for successful transitions into adulthood after graduation.