Solterra Academy - New Britain
Grades and ages
Grades K-12 & up to 22
Tuition
Tuition-free; students placed by school districts
About Solterra Academy - New Britain
Solterra Academy is a therapeutic day school located at 300 John Downey Drive in New Britain, Connecticut. It provides comprehensive special education services to students ages 5 to 22 who require intensive intervention due to significant emotional, behavioral, cognitive, developmental, and/or learning challenges. The school is approved by the Connecticut State Department of Education and serves students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Emotional Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Multiple Disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Other Health Impairments.
The school offers elementary, middle, and high school classrooms with instruction aligned to Connecticut Common Core State Standards. Additional programs include vocational education, autism-specific programming, mental health services, physical and occupational therapy, and an extended school year program. A Flexible Learning Center supports high school students needing individualized credit recovery and flexible scheduling. Enrollment and placement occur through school districts via the Planning and Placement Team (PPT) process.
Services are delivered by an interdisciplinary team including certified special education teachers, licensed clinicians, therapists, and support staff. Family involvement is emphasized, with counseling, parent education, and transition planning to foster independence and successful return to home school districts when appropriate.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Private
- Elementary (K-5)
- Middle School (6-8)
- High School (9-12)
- Young Adult (18-22)
Learning needs supported
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- Emotional Disabilities
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Multiple Disabilities
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Other Health Impairments
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Individual therapy
- Family support
- Classroom-based groups for social skills and emotional regulation
- Speech/language therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Psychiatric services
- Behavior intervention planning
Programs
Programs at Solterra Academy - New Britain
Other programs and supports
- Individual therapy
- Family support
- Classroom-based groups for social skills and emotional regulation
- Speech/language therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Psychiatric services
- Behavior intervention planning
School facts
Practical details for families
Accreditation and licensing
- Approved by the Connecticut State Department of Education
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Tuition-free; students placed by school districts
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Solterra Academy - New Britain
Who does Solterra Academy serve?
We serve students ages 5 to 22 with significant emotional, behavioral, cognitive, developmental, and/or learning challenges, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Emotional Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Multiple Disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Other Health Impairments.
What grades does Solterra Academy serve?
We serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade, with programming extending to ages 18-22 through our transition and life skills programs.
How does enrollment or placement work?
Students are placed by their local school districts through the Planning and Placement Team (PPT) process. We work closely with districts, families, and students to develop individualized programs.
Is there a tuition cost for families?
Solterra Academy is approved by the Connecticut State Department of Education. Students are typically placed and funded by their sending school districts.
What therapeutic services are available?
We provide individualized clinical services, speech/language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, behavior intervention planning, psychiatric services, and classroom-based groups focused on social skills, emotional regulation, and related areas.
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