The Bancroft School

The Bancroft School

Special Education

  • Preschool & Early Education
  • The Bancroft School
  • Kohler Academy
  • Transition Services
  • Special Education for Medically Fragile Children

    • More Than a Classroom

    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. 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.

    The Welsh Campus

    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.

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    About The Bancroft School

    Bancroft works with a child's individual needs, empowering them to live their best lives​.

    Focus on the Whole Family

    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).

    A Legacy of Education and Trust

    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.

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    Call 800.774.5516 to connect with a Bancroft Admissions Specialist who can advise on process, funding and next steps.

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    More Than a School

    Bancroft is hope – hope for the hundreds of families who put their trust in us each year. But it’s more than a school. As a student’s needs, wants, and abilities change, Bancroft meets them where they are, offering life-long learning through a wide range of services from Transition to Adult Day and Residential Programs to Supported Employment and more.

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