The Bancroft School is a pioneer in the field of special education programs. Since 1883 when Margaret Bancroft first established her school with one student, The Bancroft School has continued to provide children with opportunities to reach their full potential. Ready to get started?
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Art, music, and drama classes, along with Adaptive Physical Education and Enrichment activities and an activity pool for water safety, swim instruction, and recreation are all part of the Bancroft experience.
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Bancroft supports adults and children with severe autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities with innovative clinical expertise. Through our continuum of care, we work with individuals and their families to develop individualized treatment plans to meet them where they are in their journey to becoming their best selves.
When a child with autism learns how to communicate – it can change everything. Coming from families with siblings, Dina Rieng and Jerry Chau always envisioned having multiple children of their own. But after their son, Ben, was diagnosed with autism — that future was hard to imagine.
Bancroft is a close-knit community of individuals, friends and families, dedicated staff, community members and corporate partners. Philanthropic support enhances the lives of the individuals in our care and fuels the high-quality programs and services crucial to our mission.
Students at The Bancroft School are empowered by teachable moments throughout each day. Academic instruction goes beyond traditional subjects to include daily living and social skills.
The Bancroft School is located on the 80-acre Bancroft Raymond and Joanne Welsh Campus in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, along with the Lindens Neurobehavioral Program and Campus Residences. It is expertly designed to serve the extraordinary needs of special education students ages 12 to 21 and their families from the region and around the country.
A person-centered model engages the student’s family, friends, staff, and community – their circle of support – with the school team. Parents and other family members play a key role in setting goals and contributing to the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).