TLC Rolling Ridge is a special education school in Brooklyn, CT, specializing in learning differences and ADHD support
TLC Rolling Ridge provides a highly individualized educational program in a friendly, rural setting in Brooklyn, CT. Serving students from Kindergarten through 12th grade, the school specializes in supporting students with learning differences and ADD/ADHD. The curriculum is uniquely tailored to each student, with teachers and students collaborating to plan daily objectives and use effective assessment tools to ensure measurable academic progress.
The program emphasizes holistic development through outdoor experiential learning and vocational preparation. Students can find motivation and build self-esteem through wilderness activities such as camping, canoeing, and hiking, alongside noncompetitive sports, swimming, and biking. For older students, the school offers vocational shadowing, work-study opportunities, and specialized counseling and testing to assist with career and vocation planning.
A multidisciplinary approach is central to the TLC Rolling Ridge experience, with a staff that includes clinicians working closely with parents, teachers, and house parents to identify treatment goals and monitor progress. With an average class size of just 5 students and 90% of faculty holding advanced degrees, the school provides a deeply supportive and structured environment for students navigating complex learning needs.
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1980 |
| Total Students | 27 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 90 |
| Average Class Size | 5 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-12 |
| Admissions Director | Tara Scanlon |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 5 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Private Special Education Centers · New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | tlcrollingridge.org/2024-2025-day-school-calendar |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
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