Novice ($45,200):

An intensive 45-week intervention program (includes a five-week summer program) with student: faculty ratio of 4:2 is geared to the practice of Novice objectives in the Monarch Four Core Goal areas to address developmental, sensory motor, language and/or relationship development delays. The intention is to increase the student’s awareness of his/her environment and teach the student to accept help from a teacher. The faculty take responsibility to construct and guide the interactions that will be appropriate for the student at this level. Mental health, occupational therapists, and/or speech language faculty support is provided through regular interaction times, specific liaison with parents and ancillary professionals, and through development and monitoring of individual home plans that create seamless and frequent communication between home and school. One weekly session with the speech/language pathologist and the student’s caregiver is required. Regular sessions of neuro-music therapy and Brain Gym^® are part of the student’s treatment plan. Faculty will describe students at this level as benefiting from an intense classroom structure where adults take primary responsibility for managing the set of practices required for the student’s participation.

Apprentice ($36,200):

A 45-week intervention program (includes a five-week summer program) with student: faculty ratio of 8:2 is geared to the practice of Novice and Apprentice objectives in the Monarch Four Core Goal areas to address developmental, sensory motor, language and/or relationship development delays. The intention is to increase the student’s self awareness of how his/her behavior affects those around him/her. The faculty is curious about how the student learns and about the student’s strengths and challenges. At this level, faculty craft practices that allow the students to advocate for themselves and to use strategies that will support success in the Four Core Goal areas. Mental health faculty support is provided through regular interaction times, specific liaison with parents and ancillary professionals, and through development and monitoring of individual home plans that create seamless and frequent communication between home and school. Regular sessions of neuro-music therapy and Brain Gym^® sessions are a part of the student’s treatment plan. Faculty will describe students at this level as benefiting from a structure that allows the faculty to collaborate with the student regarding the goals and practices required for the student’s progress.

Challenger 4 ($51,750):

On occasion, students will present upon admission with transitional goals from in-patient, residential placement, or rehabilitation programs, or students may present unusually complex developmental and medical issues. Serving these students within the Challenger program will require enhanced clinical liaison with community professionals, and frequent one-on-one support for advancement of Novice objectives. All aspects of Challenger programming are assumed to be situationally available to these students.

Challenger 3 ($31,750):

Specialized classes are geared to the practice of Novice and Apprentice objectives within a Challenger structure. Individualized learning modifications are offered within interactive, small group instructional settings. The faculty and student relationship is described as a master to apprentice. Psychological support is provided through coaching groups, through specific liaison with parents and ancillary professionals, and through the executive function (EF) schedule of individual and group meetings, with the understanding that Challenger 3 students are most likely to benefit from individual and dyadic groupings. Individual support will be provided on an as-needed basis, which is expected to be somewhat often. Faculty will describe students at this level as benefiting from the Challenger structure, with adults taking primary responsibility for managing the set of practices, and faculty teaching and structuring strategies for maintaining the student’s participation.

Challenger 2 ($29,350):

Specialized classes are geared to the achievement of Apprentice and Challenger objectives in the Monarch Four Core Goal areas. Individualized learning modifications are offered within the context of an interactive, small group instructional setting. The faculty and student relationship is described as a master to apprentice. Psychological support is provided through coaching groups, through the executive function (EF) schedule of individual and group meetings, and through specific liaison with parents and ancillary professionals. Individual support will be provided on an as-needed basis, which is expected to be infrequent. Faculty will describe students at this level as benefiting from the Challenger structure, with adults providing frequent prompts and structure interventions to support the student in maintaining Apprentice and Challenger objectives.

Challenger 1 ($26,650):

Specialized classes are geared to the achievement of Challenger and Voyager objectives in the Monarch Four Core Goal areas. Individualized learning modifications are offered within the context of an interactive, small group instructional setting. Faculty function in a mentoring role, guiding a student through Challenger and Voyager practices with few prompts and few interventions. Psychological support is provided through coaching groups, and through the executive function (EF) schedule of individual and group meetings. Individual support will be provided on an as-needed basis. Faculty will describe students as benefiting from the structure of the Challenger program with minimal adult prompts and interventions. Challenger 1 students function consistently within Challenger and Voyager objectives and developmental achievements.

Voyager ($19,900):

Programming is directed toward transition-related competence for young adults. Students functioning within the Voyager settings will have a mix of Apprentice, Challenger and Voyager objectives and developmental achievements. The Voyager program is directed toward success in settings beyond the Monarch day program. Individualized learning plans will be developed and practiced to support ongoing academic growth, employability training and transitional readiness. Students will receive full support for entering into academic and vocational training programs at Monarch and beyond The Monarch School setting. Through participation in executive functioning classes, an individualized, objectives-driven program will be developed that applies to all arenas of student functioning. Faculty will describe Voyager students as benefiting from and accessing Monarch methodology and structure in pursuit of transition-related competence. Arrangements can be made at an additional fee for extension of these executive functioning and internship components of this program for portions of the summer.

Supportive Living Descriptions

Voyager ($31,200):

As a component of the Voyager program, the Supportive Living experience is geared toward the achievement of Apprentice, Challenger and Voyager objectives within a residential setting to develop a realistic adult repertoire of personal and community competence skills. Psychological and life coaching support is provided through a Monarch School executive function schedule of classes and individual meetings, and in liaison with families and Monarch Supportive Living faculty. Faculty will describe students participating in this component of the Voyager program as benefiting from practice living in a small community, in order to develop the set of skills necessary to live apart from their parents or guardians.  

Challenger ($36,000):

As a component of the Challenger program, the Supportive Living experience is geared toward the establishment and achievement of Apprentice and Challenger objectives within a residential setting to develop a realistic young adult repertoire of personal and community competence skills and responsibilities. Psychological and life coaching support is provided through a Monarch School executive function schedule of classes and individual meetings, and in liaison with families and Monarch Supportive Living faculty. Faculty will describe students participating in this component of the Challenger program as requiring round the clock intensive practice and structure, in order to develop the set of skills and competences necessary to live apart from their parents or guardians. Challenger Supportive Living staff collaborates and co-programs with the Challenger Executive Functions program and its coaches to operate a seven-days-a-week residential practice zone for achievement of Apprentice and Challenger level targets.