Education
At Legacy, we recognize that education is an important component to every child’s overall well-being. We operate a certified special education school located in Mount Holly and a school-based support program for Pemberton Township High School students.
Mary A. Dobbins School
School Principal – Stacy Lockwood, LSW
609.267.1550 x 3159
Vice Principal – Kenneth Detweiler
609.267.1550 x 3172
Our state-approved Mary A. Dobbins special education school offers a strong academic program with a highly therapeutic environment for boys and girls, ages 8-21. Students come from our residential treatment programs or are day students referred from local school districts. The school’s Learning Center Model curriculum guarantees small class sizes and individualized instruction for all students. All of our teachers are Special Education-certified and each classroom includes two teacher’s aides. Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are established for each student and a strong emphasis is placed on their social, emotional and educational development.
In addition to standard course instruction, students are afforded opportunities such as consumer education, computer-assisted instruction, vocational programs and a reading tutorial program for those experiencing difficulties in this area. A learning disabilities teaching consultant is also available to meet the needs of all IEPs. Additionally, we provide a full-time guidance counselor, school social worker and a full-time nurse to attend to the students’ medical needs.
We are committed to the optimal development of every student; and believe in creating positive, safe and health-promoting learning environments at every level, in every setting, throughout the school year.