The Katherine Thomas School

The Katherine Thomas School’s approach centers on helping students reach their full educational potential through a multi-sensory, developmental, language-intensive curriculum. Instruction is delivered through an integrated team model (teachers working closely with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other specialists) that builds on each student’s strengths using research-based interventions. They also emphasize hands-on, project-based learning and supportive strategies (e.g., executive functioning, self-regulation, positive behavior supports, and self-advocacy) to help students access the curriculum and grow toward independence.

The Katherine Thomas School (KTS) uses rolling admissions, so families can submit applications at any time for the following school year or for openings during the current year, either through a local school district referral or as a private applicant. (ttlc.org) The process is described as taking about two weeks and generally includes: expressing interest, being invited to an open house or school visit, submitting an application/referral packet, an initial review and Admissions Team review, and then a student visit (two days for lower/middle/high school; one day for preschool) before a final decision. (ttlc.org) Application requirements listed include submitting the KTS inquiry and email-consent forms with a parent evaluation form and a $125 application fee, plus current psychoeducational testing (recommended: psychological evaluation within 2 years and educational evaluation within 1 year), any relevant therapy reports (e.g., speech/language, OT), and a teacher evaluation form from the current teacher. (ttlc.org) Key dates highlighted are virtual open houses for the 2025–2026 cycle (9:00 AM start) on October 1, 2025; November 5, 2025; December 3, 2025; January 6, 2026 (High School); January 14, 2026 (Lower/Middle); February 4, 2026; March 4, 2026; April 8, 2026; May 6, 2026; and June 3, 2026. (ttlc.org) The pages reviewed do not describe a waitlist process or any priority categories (e.g., sibling/employee/district priority); private-pay applicants are noted as owing a non-refundable $2,000 deposit after acceptance to secure placement. (ttlc.org)