We Believe in a Brighter Path for Every Child.
About Us
Our founding team is made up of educators who have worked closely with parents for decades and found that there are challenges when it comes to finding supportive programs, schools, and therapeutic centers near them. Seeing a need, we partnered with a technical team and vowed to find a way to make searching for alternative and special needs schools, centers, and programs easier and more effective.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a tool that makes it easy for families to quickly filter and find schools, centers, and programs that support students with learning or other disabilities. Additionally, we envision greater transparency in the education system more broadly.
Our Mission
It is our mission to build more than just a network of great schools and centers; it is to influence the broader education community to offer more inclusive practices and to improve school culture and wellbeing on a grand scale. We envision a world where there are pathways for all students to thrive in educational and therapeutic settings, whether traditional or nontraditional.
Through our directory service and review feature, our aim is to make finding education options a transparent and simple process. Through encouraging thoughtful reviews, we hope to inspire and influence educators globally to improve school wellbeing and offer more resources for students with learning differences.
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Eric Sampson, M.Ed
Founder and CEO
With over a decade in education as a teacher and school leader, Eric founded Special Needs Care Network to help families find programs that meet their needs. Seeing the difficulty many parents faced as they searched for quality educational environments for their children, he partnered with a technical team and SPCN was born.
Eric holds a Masters in Educational Leadership from Northwestern College. He is a licensed teacher, principal, and PK-12 special education supervisor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is behind Special Needs Care Network?
SPCN was founded by Eric Sampson, a licensed teacher, principal, and special education supervisor with over a decade in education. He built SPCN after seeing firsthand how difficult it was for families to find quality programs for children with learning differences. He holds a Masters in Educational Leadership from Northwestern College.
Is SPCN a school, therapy provider, or healthcare company?
No. SPCN is a directory and information platform. We connect families with schools, therapy centers, and special needs programs. We do not provide clinical, legal, or medical advice, and we are not affiliated with any specific school or provider.
How do I know the listings are accurate?
Every provider listed on SPCN goes through a review process before their listing goes live. Our team verifies that the information submitted is accurate and that the program meets our directory standards. Verified providers display an SPCN Verified badge on their profile.
Is SPCN free for families?
Yes. All search and directory tools on SPCN are completely free for families. There is no account required to browse schools, therapy centers, or state resources.
What states and program types does SPCN cover?
SPCN has over 9,000 listings across all 50 states, covering K-12 special education schools, ABA therapy clinics, therapeutic day schools, and other special needs service providers.
How is SPCN different from a general Google search?
SPCN is built specifically for families navigating special education and therapeutic services. Every listing is reviewed before going live, and the directory is organized by program type, location, and student population. You are not sorting through general business listings or paid ads.
Can I leave a review for a school or clinic?
Yes. SPCN includes a review feature so families can share their experiences. Honest reviews help other parents make informed decisions and encourage providers to maintain high standards.
How do I get in touch with the SPCN team?
You can reach Eric directly at Eric@specialneedsusa.com or contact the team at admin@specialneedsusa.com. We respond within one business day.
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