Jowonio School
Primary and Secondary EducationNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Jowonio School is a primary and secondary educational institution located in Syracuse, New York. Founded in 1969, it began as an alternative school that emphasized an open, individualized approach not always available in public settings. The name Jowonio derives from the Onondaga language and means \"to set free,\" reflecting an aim to free minds and emotions to learn and grow while challenging stereotypes. From its start, the school accepted a broad range of children, and since 1975 it has operated as a planful inclusive program in which typical children and children with special needs learn in the same classrooms, supported by the New York State Office of People with Developmental Disabilities. The institution serves families seeking an alternative, inclusive model in the Syracuse area and maintains a mid-sized staff to support its program.