Matthew'S Center For Visual Learning

Matthew’s Center emphasizes individualized, data-driven instruction and behavioral support grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Each student is assessed by BCBAs/RBTs and receives a personalized Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) that is continuously monitored and refined through daily data collection and team collaboration. The program prioritizes safety and proactive de-escalation, with staff trained in the Safety Care crisis intervention model.

Matthew’s Center enrolls students ages 5–22 through a referral/placement process initiated by the student’s public school district or county special education office (families do not submit applications directly). (matthewscenter.org) A complete referral packet is required (e.g., current IEP, eligibility/psychological evaluations, behavioral and progress/incident reports if applicable, related-service reports, any safety/medical plans, and current case manager/family contact information), and the Admissions Team reviews the records for program fit. (matthewscenter.org) If the review proceeds, families are invited for a tour (typically only after a referral packet is received) and the school may conduct a student observation either at Matthew’s Center or at the student’s current school. (matthewscenter.org) The Admissions Team then makes an accept/decline decision; if accepted, the school issues an acceptance letter and coordinates transition planning, including establishing a start date aligned with transportation and funding approvals (the website does not list fixed annual application deadlines). (matthewscenter.org) Requirements include having an IEP and being placed via the LEA/IEP process; students may be declined if needs cannot be met, and may be waitlisted due to enrollment capacity—no priority admission categories are described on the site beyond these fit/capacity considerations. (matthewscenter.org)