ADMISSIONS
Is The Craig School Right for Your Child?
Finding the right school can feel overwhelming.
But somewhere along the way, school became harder that it should be.
TCS serves students in grades 3-8 who learn differently and need an environment designed around how they think, learn, and grow.
A formal diagnosis is not required for admission.
Our Students Have More Potential Than Their School Experience Reflects
Students who thrive at TCS are often:
Bright, But Struggling
Capable, But Inconsistent
Creative Problem Solvers
Frustrated At School
Looking For Confidence
Many students have started to question their abilities.
TCS helps them rediscover what they're capable of.
Students Come to TCS From Many Different Paths
ADHD
Co-occurring ADHD and ASD
Executive Functioning Challenges
Students Without a Label
STUDENTS WHO MAY NOT BE A FIT
Finding the Right Fit Matters.
Not every school is right for every child
The Craig School is designed for students who can learn within a classroom community and benefit from a structured, supportive educational environment.
While our roots trace back to UC Irvine Child Development School, TCS is not a clinical or therapeutic program.
Students requiring intensive clinical, residential or institutional levels of support may be better served in a different setting.
An honest conversation is the best way to determine whether The Craig School is the right fit for your child.
WHAT FAMILIES ARE REALLY LOOKING FOR
Most Families Come to Us Looking for More Than Better Grades
They want their child to:
- Feel successful again
- Build confidence
- Develop friendships
- Learn how to advocate for themselves
- Enjoy school
- Reach their academic potential
Those outcomes drive everything we do.
When Students Feel Capable, Everything Changes
Students begin participating.
- They take risks.
- They build friendships.
- They discover strengths.
- They become more independent.
- Most importantly, they start believing in themselves again.
At TCS, we see those transformations every day.
Learn About Other Family's at TCS
See how these supports changed real families' lives.
Let's Talk About Your Child
The best way to determine whether The Craig School is the right fit is a conversation.
We'll learn about your child, answer your questions, and help you decide whether our program aligns with your family's needs.
