Admissions
Getting Started
We understand that finding the right services for your child or student can be complex and sometimes challenging. Our admissions specialists are trained to help families and school districts assess a child’s unique needs and help find the best options to position them for success.
When you call, our team will work with you to understand your child, your journey, and help you gain access to the expert services that Kohler Academy, A Bancroft School offers. Our goal is to find the right services for your child and to provide hope for their future.
Unlocking the potential in each person
We provide hope to families whose wish for their loved one is to live life to its fullest. We believe everyone deserves a chance to live as independent a life as possible.
We are committed to helping people with multiple disabilities be productive members of the community.
We show the world that the barrier between “them” and “us” is only a state of mind. We believe in One World. For Everyone.
Enrollment for Special Education Schools
In many cases, parents can start the conversation with their school before or after speaking with Kohler Academy, A Bancroft School. Alternatively, parents may be referred to Kohler Academy, A Bancroft School by the school’s child study team or case manager.
We will ask for the School District to send a “Referral Packet” that includes information needed before the child starts:
- Child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- All current evaluations
- Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) if one exists
- Any data collection on behavior
Frequently Asked Questions
- Kohler Academy, A Bancroft School is located in Mountainside, NJ.
- We serve children and adults from 3-21 with multiple disabilities:
- Multiply Disabled (MD)
- Down Syndrome
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Rhett Syndrome
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Cri Du Chat Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Other Developmental Delays
- Other Intellectual And Physical Disabilities
- For Kohler Academy, A Bancroft School, your home school district will be able to provide the proper referral forms:
- Child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- All current evaluations
- Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) if one exists
- Any data collection on behavior
- Yes! Bancroft provides residential services for children across the country in Mount Laurel, NJ. Read about our children’s residential programs at Bancroft.
- The home school district will provide the proper funding for the day program.
To speak to an Admissions Specialist call 908-518-0021.
Call Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
If you would prefer to communicate with us in a language other than English, we would be happy to use our interpretive service when speaking with you.
Contact Us
Looking to get in touch? Give us a call, or leave a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
