The residential component stresses the teaching of life, social skills and positive behavioral alternatives through a milieu treatment approach. The educational component for residential students runs 12 months. The day school program is 10 months. Summer school is optional. Both school programs stress remedial work in basic academic areas and utilize small classes with a highly individualized approach.
Emphasis is placed on encouraging positive school attitude and increasing social skills.
A pre-vocational program is available. The clinical component offers regular individual, group and family therapy with an aggressive approach toward involving families. A group home is available to those students who are transitioning back into their home. The Baird Center is located in Plymouth, MA, just 2 miles off Route 3 heading toward Cape Cod. Public transportation is accessible for those students who commute home on weekends and for parents to attend meetings at Baird.