Alternative Schools

The National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs
NATSAP is the national umbrella organization for therapeutic schools and programs. Often called alternative schools, these schools provide a value, specialized service for children who need a high degree of individual attention.

The Education Revolution
The Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO) offers support and leadership in the area of alternative education.

Therapeutic Schools
A list of therapeutic/RTC/Emotional growth schools.

What is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School?
A description of how International Baccalaureate (IB) schools work.

What Is a Therapeutic School?
How therapeutic schools educate and help troubled teenagers and young adults.

A Profile of Robert Louis Stevenson School
A profile of Robert Louis Stevenson School, a school with a therapeutic program in New York City.

Newark Boys’ Chorus School and Other Choir Schools
A description of the Newark Boys' Chorus School and other choir schools.

Semester Schools
A description of private semester schools, including the City Term at the Master's School, the Conserve School, and the Traveling School.