Sheilah Gauch and Hannah Sycks Featured Speakers at the Mass Partnership for Youth Conference

Dearborn Academy is excited to announce that two of our dedicated educator, Sheilah Gauch, LICSW, M.Ed., Principal and Clinical Director, and Hannah Sycks, M.Ed., High School English Teacher, are featured …

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Dearborn Honors 50 Years of IDEA

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) — a law that forever changed education by ensuring that every child, regardless of disability, has …

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Schools for Children Special Ed Schools Pass DESE Review with Flying Colors!

As you are most likely aware, Dearborn Academy is part of the non-profit education organization Schools for Children (SFC), which, in addition to Dearborn Academy, also operates Seaport Academy – …

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Understanding PANS/PANDAS – A Must-See Virtual Event!

Watch the Zoom video with Peggy Chapman from February 26, 2025. PANS/PANDAS can have a profound impact on children and families, often causing sudden shifts in behavior, anxiety, OCD, tics, …

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Sheilah Gauch Honored at Boston College

Recently, Sheilah Gauch, Principal and Clinical Director at Dearborn Academy, was honored by the Boston College School of Social Work at their Contemplation in Formation event on October 21 at …

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Dearborn Faculty to Present at Statewide Conference on School Avoidance

At Dearborn Academy, our faculty and staff are recognized as experts in their fields, bringing a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to their roles. It’s what makes Dearborn Academy …

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A Student-Driven Transition Model

At Dearborn Academy, the transition process includes student agency/voice, combined with a whole school approach and postsecondary planning.

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