Opportunity Training Center

Opportunity Training Center in Presque Isle, ME, is a nonsectarian special education school dedicated to supporting students with a wide range of learning needs. Serving grades Kindergarten through 12, the school provides specialized programming for students with learning differences and ADD/ADHD. The school's small, community-focused setting ensures that each student receives the targeted attention necessary for academic and personal growth.

The school offers a highly specialized learning environment with an 8:1 student-teacher ratio and an average class size of 10. A standout feature of the faculty is their expertise; 100% of the teaching staff holds advanced degrees, providing a level of specialized instructional support that is rare among Maine private schools. Beyond the standard school year, the center also offers summer school programs and a post-graduate year to support continued development.

For families navigating the complexities of special education funding, it is important to note that students are often tuitioned to OTC by their sending SAUs, resulting in no direct cost to the parent. The school operates on a rolling admissions basis and offers extracurricular activities such as basketball and soccer, fostering social engagement in a casual, supportive atmosphere.