Siskin School is a special education school in Chattanooga, TN, specializing in early childhood development for students in PreK-3.
Siskin School is a specialized early childhood education program in Chattanooga, TN, serving students from Prekindergarten through 3rd grade. The school is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with special needs by providing a predictable, loving, and safe environment where every child is recognized as a unique and capable learner.
The curriculum focuses on supporting each child's social, emotional, physical, motor, language, and cognitive development. By utilizing multiple instructional approaches and developmentally appropriate activities, the school helps students engage with peers and build meaningful relationships with caring adults. The program emphasizes an inclusive approach, aiming to advance the field of early childhood special education.
Siskin School operates on a team-based approach, viewing the family as a child's first teacher and prioritizing collaboration, respect, and active family involvement. As a nonsectarian institution, the school offers rolling admissions and maintains memberships in various associations for exceptional children and bilingual education to ensure high-quality, specialized support for all abilities.
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1950 |
| Total Students | 93 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-3 |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 33 |
| School Memberships | Bilingual School Association · Council of Bilingual Education · Other associations(s) for exceptional children |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.siskin.org/starnight |
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