Who We Serve

Students classified as Emotionally Disturbed, Learning Disabled (mild to moderate), Other Health Impaired or who exhibit disruptive behaviors associated with ADHD and/or Oppositional Defiant Disorder. 

A typical student may exhibit some or all of the following: 

Behavior problems in school

Refuses to obey authority figures 

Acts without thinking about consequences 

Has difficulty accepting responsibility

Substance abuse

Oppositional behavior 

Temper tantrums 

Mood swings 

Poor self-esteem

Academic underachiever 

Mild to moderate learning disabilities

The Elan candidate usually exhibits repetitive acting-out behavior, which may include running away,  truancy, family conflicts, promiscuity, etc.  The candidate must be capable of forming interpersonal relationships and be affected by interaction with peers in a social context.

We Do Not Serve

Students who exhibit active violent behavior, have a specific psychiatric condition that cannot be managed without psychotropic medication (although some students have had a history of medication), have a severe medical condition requiring constant medical attention or are sexual offenders. 

Troubled Youth Boarding School