History

Vanguard Preparatory School was established in 1993 by Rosalind Funderburgh M. Ed. to address the needs of students experiencing academic, social and emotional difficulties. Serving as its Director and drawing from her more than 30 plus years of educational experience with special student populations, she transformed a small program into one of the areas leading private therapeutic schools, which today serves over 140 students.

Philosophy

At Vanguard, we recognize that all students have unique potential and can achieve when given relevant learning tasks in an atmosphere where appropriate behaviors are practiced daily. Our students receive a rigorous educational program that is delivered within a highly structured, predictable and nurturing environment.

Therapeutic Approach

Our goal is to provide each student with the support to be a happy, productive and successful student. We accomplish this through a holistic and therapeutic educational approach with the following focus:

• Actively teaching social skills necessary for productive relationships


• Providing regular group therapy


• Developing coping skills


• Teaching problem solving


• Setting consistent limits


• Communicating expectations clearly


• Rewarding conscientious hard work and effort


• Building character, personal responsibility, and accountability


• Teaching conflict resolution


• Encouraging self discipline and responsibility for personal growth


• Valuing attitude over aptitude


• Encouraging parent communication, participation, and commitment

Providing an environment that produces happy, productive and successful students.