REFERRING PROFESSIONALS
Refer With Confidence. We’ll Take It From There.
If you work with children who have ADHD, ASD, executive functioning challenges, or related needs, you know how hard it is to find a school placement that actually fits. The Craig School was built for exactly these student profiles.
Founded on 35 years of UC Irvine research into ADHD and learning, TCS provides a full academic program, credentialed teachers, and aligns with California State Standards.
Our program is for students in grades 3 through 8 and includes the integrated behavioral and social support these students need to succeed.
Who We Serve
The Craig School serves students who are often bright and capable, but not consistently successful in traditional classrooms.
Our students typically benefit from:
- Small, structured classrooms
- Clear expectations and routines
- Integrated behavioral support throughout the day
- Daily social skills or communication instruction
- Close collaboration between school and home
Many students arrive after repeated frustration despite strong underlying potential.
Common Referral Profiles
Professionals often refer students to TCS when they present with one or more of the following:
ADHD & Executive Functioning Challenges
Difficulty with attention, task initiation, organization, working memory, and follow-through.
Emotional & Behavioral Regulation Difficulties
Frustration, anxiety, impulsivity, or dysregulation that interferes with learning.
Social Pragmatic Needs
Challenges with communication, flexibility, peer interaction, or perspective-taking.
Mismatched with Traditional Settings
Students whose needs are not met in larger classrooms with inconsistent support.
What Makes TCS Different
At TCS, academics, behavior, and social development are integrated into one coordinated system rather than addressed separately.
Academic Program
Standards-aligned instruction delivered by credentialed teachers in small classrooms.
Built-In Support
Behavioral and executive functioning support is embedded throughout the day.
Daily Social Skills
Explicit instruction in communication, self-advocacy, and peer interaction.
Students Who Are a Good Fit
A student may be appropriate for TCS if they:
- Have ADHD or executive functioning challenges
- Need more structure than traditional schools provide
- Benefit from a small, supported classroom
- Experience difficulty with regulation, flexibility, or peer relationships
- Are capable of participating in a classroom with support
- Require integrated academic, behavioral, and social support
Students Who May Not Be the Best Fit for Our Program
TCS may not be appropriate for students who require:
- A highly restrictive or therapeutic setting
- Continuous 1:1 behavioral support
- A program designed for severe intellectual disability
- A primarily autism-specific or nonverbal program
If a student is not a fit, we aim to provide clear guidance on next steps.
What Professionals Can Expect
We value collaboration with referring professionals.
With family consent, this may include:
- Review of psychoeducational or neuropsychological reports
- Consultation regarding student fit
- Coordination with treating clinicians
- Insight into behavioral and social-emotional functioning in school
- Ongoing communication as appropriate
Our goal is appropriate placement and long-term success.
Start a Referral Conversation
Ready to Refer? If you're working with a student who might be a fit for TCS, we'd welcome a conversation. We're happy to discuss the student's profile informally before any formal inquiry is made.
