Where Education Happens
In Special Ways.
Gifford at a Glance
Specialized Academic
Instruction
Small, multi-sensory classes deliver grade-level content based on Massachusetts Frameworks with one-to-one support and custom modifications.
Integrated Clinical &
Life Skills
Individualized clinical services weave social skills, executive functioning, and emotional regulation strategies directly into the daily student experience.
Pre-Vocational &
Transition Planning
High schoolers gain hands-on experience in technology, arts, and trades, alongside robust planning for post-secondary life and independence.
Community &
Extended Growth
We foster a safe, accepting culture of belonging, supported by a summer program designed to prevent academic and social regression.
About the
Gifford School
Our organization is dedicated to advancing educational opportunities by fostering innovation and excellence. With a team of experts, we strive to empower learners and educators to achieve their full potential.
Student Success Stories
Joleigh
Zach
Jackson
“We have seen a level of success and confidence in Zach academically that we never thought would happen. What is even more fulfilling for me to see is the number of great friends that he has made at the Gifford School.”
Read Zach’s full story
“Before I came to Gifford, I was very self-conscious and anxious. I definitely wouldn’t have been able to give a speech. I also struggled with managing my temper and would lash out with the slightest cause. This is something that I was able to improve and eventually overcome at Gifford.”
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“This community feels like a family. They helped me through my toughest moments and helped me feel safe on school grounds. Gifford recognizes me as a person, and I feel like I belong. I couldn’t ask for a better school or community, because this is what I was hoping for—a chance to be myself.”
Read Joleigh’s full story
Hover over each student below to learn their Gifford experience!
