Referrals to the Whitney Academy are received from in-state school systems and agencies, private persons and out-of-state medical, mental health and social service agencies. Upon receipt of a student referral packet, the Academy’s Admission Screening Team initially determines the candidate’s eligibility for admission through review of written information and telephone interviews with relevant individuals and agencies. If the initial screening is positive, a visit to the candidate’s current placement will be scheduled to interview him along with family and/or service providers. A day or overnight visit to the Academy may also be scheduled. A final admission decision is made following this process. Alternate screening arrangements may be made, based on geographic distance and individual considerations.
To facilitate the screening process, referral sources are asked to provide the following written information as part of the initial referral packet:
- Guardianship/Custody Status
- Psychiatric Assessments
- Behavioral Data
- Social/Family History
- Police/Court Reports (if applicable)
- Psychosexual Evaluations
- Medical and Medication History/Status
- Psychological Evaluations
- Current Academic Level/IEP
- Responsible Agencies re: Tuition Payments
- Trauma Assessments
- Neurological Evaluations (if applicable)
Referrals may be sent to:
Ben Allen
Director of Admissions
The Whitney Academy, Inc.
PO Box 619
East Freetown, MA 02717