Our Programs

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Enriching the lives of every student

At Cooke, we equip students with the skills and experiences needed to thrive beyond the classroom. Our programs focus on fostering confidence and self-reliance, ensuring each student is prepared to navigate their future with success.
SUMMER ACADEMY

Engaging, real-world learning

The Cooke Summer Academy (CSA) is a six-week program that reinforces students' academic and social skills through a multi-sensory, thematic-based learning environment. Divided into two three-week sessions, students are grouped by learning profiles and receive integrated services like speech therapy, counseling, and occupational therapy. Core academic areas include reading, writing, and mathematical problem-solving, complemented by community inclusion opportunities such as travel training, service projects, and off-site education, all designed to enhance real-world learning experiences.
AFTER SCHOOL

Fostering student relationships

These after-school programs are led by certified and licensed special education Cooke faculty. They are designed to provide opportunities for children with special needs to interact with their peers, through structured activities as well as free play. These activities are created to help students to develop social skills, team building and decision making skills.
alumni services

Maintaining strong connections

Cooke’s Alumni Association supports graduates of the Cooke School. We support a community of over 300 graduates and their families, with the following goals in mind: provide Alumni with regular opportunities for social, recreational and educational experiences; build community among Cooke Alumni and their families; provide Alumni and families ongoing transition and vocational support; promote awareness of the Cooke School and Institute through alumni community outreach and tracking the success of our graduates.
internships

Preparing for independence

Internship opportunities are available for students ages 14-21 to help them gain work skills, navigate professional environments, and maintain independence. By applying soft skills learned at Cooke, they enter the workforce with confidence, effectively communicating and advocating for themselves.

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NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
Cooke School and Institute admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Planning Giving

Legacy giving is very important to Cooke’s sustainability.  Please contact Michael Eaton at Advancement@Cookeschool.org for more information.

Through the Affinity Membership Program, TD Bank will make an annual contribution to Cooke School based on the activity of all participating members’ TD Bank accounts.

Eligible accounts include:

  • Checking – Business & Consumer

  • Savings

  • Money Market

  • Certificate of Deposit

  • Retirement

If you are already a TD Bank customer, please visit any one of their locations and ask to have your balances included as part of the Cooke’s Affinity Membership Program (code: A1923).

Please see the Affinity Membership Program flyer for more information.