About Spero Center

Spero is a therapeutic learning program specializing in whole child support for youth in grades 6-12 whose mental health challenges are the primary barrier to their school participation. Students who attend Spero are qualified for and served via an individualized education program (IEP) and recommended for Spero placement by a school district IEP Team.

Spero’s unique combination of academic and mental health supports provide a safe, small, therapeutic educational setting for youth experiencing anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, or other mental health challenges. Spero Center offers a unique option for these students to comfortably return to a group learning environment among their peers.

Spero Center Features:

A THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT, including personalized support plans, daily check-ins and individual, group and family counseling (as needed).

WHOLE-FAMILY EDUCATION with guidance for guardians about teen mental health and how to set healthy boundaries and expectations that support student success.

FULL-DAY PROGRAMMING with education and therapeutic treatment activities on site, providing an all-inclusive experience for students and families.

COLLABORATION with a student’s school of origin, which provides a smooth transition from referral to Spero Center and back to a traditional education setting.

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Spero Center Hope Thrives Here

Derived from the Latin word meaning “hope,” Spero provides an intermediate step for students who have not been attending school because of social-emotional or mental health challenges with the goal of returning these students to their school of origin.