Illustrative photoKent County Community School - Dover
Grades and ages
Grades PreK-12 & up to 22
Enrollment
273 students
Students per teacher
12.4 per full-time teacher
Tuition
Tuition-free; students placed by school districts
About Kent County Community School - Dover
Kent County Community School is a referral-based countywide public program within Capital School District that serves students from Capital, Caesar Rodney, Lake Forest, Milford, and Smyrna School Districts. It has approximately 287 students across seven sites ranging in age from two to twenty-two who exhibit a variety of disabilities including physical, sensory, cognitive, communication, and those who are medically fragile. The school also operates as the Delaware Autism Program for the Capital School District.
Students with the most profound needs attend the Main Site, which serves ages 2-22 and includes a Pre-K program, K-12 instruction in a separate setting, and transition programs. Satellite locations provide inclusion opportunities at several elementary, middle, and high schools. Two dedicated 18-22 programs focus on independent living and vocational skills.
Placement is through referring school districts. The primary purpose is to deliver individualized educational programs supported by related services in a collaborative model.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Public
- Preschool (Ages 2-5)
- Elementary (K-5)
- Middle School (6-8)
- High School (9-12)
- Young Adult (18-22)
Learning needs supported
- moderate to severe disabilities
- physical disabilities
- sensory disabilities
- cognitive disabilities
- communication disabilities
- medically fragile
- Autism
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Speech therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Aquatics program
- Adapted physical education
- Art therapy
- Music therapy
- Behavioral support
Programs
Programs at Kent County Community School - Dover
Other programs and supports
- Speech therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Aquatics program
- Adapted physical education
- Art therapy
- Music therapy
- Behavioral support
School facts
Practical details for families
- Students per Teacher
- 12.4 per full-time teacher
- Students with IEPs
- 60 (100% of students)
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Tuition-free; students placed by school districts
Enrollment
273 students
Visit us
Location and directions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kent County Community School - Dover
Who does the school serve?
We serve students ages 2-22 with moderate to severe disabilities including physical, sensory, cognitive, communication, and medically fragile conditions. We are also the Delaware Autism Program for Capital School District.
What grades or ages are served?
We serve students from age 2 through 22 across Pre-K, K-12, and transition programs up to age 22.
How do families enroll or get placed?
We are a referral-based program. Students are placed by their home school districts including Capital, Caesar Rodney, Lake Forest, Milford, and Smyrna.
Is there tuition or cost to families?
We are a public program. Students are placed tuition-free by referring school districts.
What therapies or supports are available?
We provide speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, aquatics, adapted physical education, art, music, and behavioral support through a consultative and integrated approach.
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