Our Vision

The Cooke Center envisions a world where all children and adolescents with special needs are recognized as valued members of their communities and provided with the inclusive education necessary to assume the roles of their choosing.

Our Mission

The Cooke Center collaborates with parents and professionals to provide inclusive educational programs for students with special needs, from early childhood to young adulthood. We also share our knowledge with those committed to enhancing and supporting inclusive learning environments.

Cooke Values

• Families as active partners in their children's education
• Commitment to serving children of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds
• Collaborative working relationships
• Instruction that begins with each student's strengths and interests
• Inclusion as an element of all educational programs
• Learning experiences that children use beyond classroom walls
• Instruction that integrates academics and therapeutic services