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Welcome to Saint Catherine Academy

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Saint Catherine Academy is a state-approved, private special education school in Fairfield, Connecticut, serving students of all faiths who are impacted with autism, intellectual, and developmental disabilities.

The Academy offers an alternative education for students ages 5-22 who are emotionally and behaviorally sound and available for learning, but currently unable to thrive in an inclusive setting. Our facility is intentionally designed to help students transition to an environment that encourages greater independence.

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Calendar and Events

15
Jun
Projected Last Day of School
(with no snow days) Early dismissal

In the News

Plastics, Practice & Pancakes
Helen Burland
May 16, 2023

Plastics, Practice & Pancakes

At Saint Catherine Academy we search for innovative learning experiences that enforce the education plans within the classroom. These experiences offer authentic learning that enables students to learn skills and apply them in the real world. All the classrooms collect …

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Hatching the Chicks
Helen Burland
Mar 30, 2023

Hatching the Chicks

In partnership with a local organization, Rent The Chicken, Sr. Marilyn’s classroom hosted a month long, hands-on science project for the entire school. Several fertilized eggs were provided along with an incubator and all the equipment necessary to hatch and …

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The Christmas Spirit Continues
Helen Burland
Jan 10, 2023

The Christmas Spirit Continues

After our annual Christmas Pageant in December was canceled due to bad weather, we rechanneled our Christmas spirit and presented “A Holy Night” on January 6th as a celebration of Three Kings Day. The students had rehearsed for several weeks …

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A Message From Helen Burland, Executive Director

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