Refer a Student to Bradley
We’ll work with you to help your students get the extra support they need
The Bradley School Referral Process
Students cannot attend The Bradley School without a referral from their home district and the agreement of their parent/guardian. The referral process to enroll a student at Bradley is as follows:
- The student’s district completes and submits The Bradley School referral form (MS Word | PDF) and contacts Bradley to inquire about seating availability
- The district sends Bradley the student’s educational records for review, including (if applicable) their current IEP, RR/ER within 2 years, transcripts, PBSP, and FBA
- Bradley’s Principal/Director of Education will determine the appropriateness of a placement and/or discuss with Bradley’s leadership team as needed
- Bradley will conduct a virtual or in-person tour of The Bradley School with a district representative and the student’s parent/guardian
- During the tour, Bradley will explain different aspects of our program and allow time for questions; this will also allow us to familiarize ourselves with the student so we can determine the best classroom placement and help support the family with the decision or transition
- The student’s family, district, and Bradley will agree upon placement
- The student’s parent/guardian will complete the Bradley registration packet
The student’s immunization records will be sent by the district; if any additional immunizations are needed, the student will be required to receive them before attending The Bradley School - The district will work with Bradley to arrange transportation for the student to and from The Bradley School as needed
To start the student referral process at The Bradley School, districts can contact Bradley’s Principal and Director of Education Amanda Tobias at atobias@thebradleycenter.org.
Interested in Referring a Child to The Bradley School?
To discuss referring a child to The Bradley School, please call the school at 412-788-8219, fax 411-788-8215, or email us.
“The Bradley School accepted a student from our district who had experienced great difficulties attending school. When we considered outside placement for the young man, I told his family that I had faith your program would be a good fit and promised that we would all work together to address the challenges that he was experiencing. That faith has been justified.
I am delighted to report that our student is now attending school regularly, making friends with his peers, and even talking about trying to join the district’s basketball team. In addition, this young man had never previously been able to ride the school bus because of anxiety issues. He is now riding the district buses unaccompanied both ways. For a student who missed more than 100 school days, this truly is an extraordinary accomplishment that represents enormous progress for this young man, and both his family and the district are truly appreciative.”
