Therapeutic Education

Potentials School was established in 1998 by The Arc of Palm Beach County Florida. It was Palm Beach County's first public charter school. The mission of Potentials School is to meet the specific and intense needs of it's students by laying down the foundation for a lifetime of learning. The student population consists of children who are unable to walk or talk and are between the ages of 3 and 10 years of age. Once students no longer meet eligibility criteria, they are transitioned into their neighborhood schools and included in regular elementary or middle school classes. You may request tours and/or applications for enrollment by contacting Diane Donahue. Enrollment of eligible students is first come, first served. Applications should be submitted by child's first birthday and are accepted throughout the year. The specialized team includes:

• Special Educator
• Speech Pathologist
• Occupational Therapist
• Physical Therapist
• Registered Nurse
• Vision Teacher
• Inclusion Specialist

 

Consider the Possibilities... Potentials School in South Palm Beach County Since the opening of Potentials School in Riviera Beach, The Arc has looked for an opportunity to build a similar school in the south part of Palm Beach County to provide more choices for the residents living in Boynton Beach, Delray Beach and Boca Raton. In 1999, two foundations volunteered to fund new construction in the City of Boca Raton. We are pleased to announce that Potentials South is now up and running and teaches 15 students. To learn more about the Florida Charter School Resource Center, click here.
THE CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS @ THE ARC
Rosie Portera, Director
The Arc of Palm Beach County 1201 Australian Avenue Riviera Beach, FL 33404