Dearborn STEP Assessment Program Email Format
EducationMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
Dearborn STEP Assessment Program is an educational organization based in Newton, Massachusetts, that conducts a 45-day extended evaluation for students in Grades 5–12 who have not progressed in prior placements. The program integrates clinical, academic, and milieu components to address challenges such as social-emotional difficulties, learning disabilities, school avoidance, mental health concerns, and recent hospital step-downs requiring re-acclimation or assessment of current functioning in a school setting. The service aims to provide a comprehensive recalibration for students, families, and school districts by delivering recommendations on what supports and strategies are needed for the student to be successful in school and beyond. The organization operates within the education sector and serves a regional client base, with a focus on evaluating and advising on appropriate next steps for students facing barriers to learning.