Monarch School of New England

January 1, 2023

NH Business Review Staff,

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Mission Statement:

The Monarch School of New England supports individuals with special needs, so they can realize their greatest potential. In this nurturing environment, a comprehensively trained staff works one on one with each individual, uniquely integrating both education and therapy, to ensure successful transitions into school and the community.

Top Funding Sources:

Primary funding comes from earned income paid by school districts for tuition and therapy services. Additional funding comes from generous sponsors and participants who support the special events, program sponsorships from businesses, donations from individuals and grant funding.

Year Established: 1974

Employees: 120

Annual Revenue: 8,006,342
(From FY21-22 Budget)

Service Locations:

The Monarch School of New England serves students from school districts across New Hampshire and southern Maine. Currently, students from over 30 different school districts attend the school, typically coming from within an hour and a half’s drive to Rochester, where both campuses of the Monarch School of New England are located. University interns from across New England come to the Monarch School of New England for practicum placements.

Contact:

Diane Bessey, Executive Director
P.O. Box 1921
105 Eastern Ave.
Rochester, NH 03867
603-332-2848
dbessey@monarchschoolne.org
www.monarchschoolne.org

2023 Goals:

There are a number of new initiatives underway at the Monarch School of New England that will help students with special needs to reach their greatest potential. Full community integration programming has resumed as students return to adaptive recreation, life skills and vocational activities. The school has also partnered with UNC Chapel Hill’s Center for Literacy Disabilities. The school will be a research site assisting with gathering data, participating in professional development opportunities, and implementing best practices to promote literacy skills for students with significant disabilities.

Fundraising Events:

The Monarch School of New England hosts two fundraising events annually. The MSNE Golf Tournament takes place in May, at the Rochester Country Club. MSNE also hosts the Mile for Monarch on campus for its students. The Monarch School of New England also welcomes partnerships with local businesses, who host vocational program students for community-based job placements and frequently support the school with financial or in-kind donations as well.

Giving Opportunities:

The Monarch School of New England supports students with special needs to reach their greatest potential. The school is recognized for excellence in academic, therapeutic, functional life skills and vocational programming for students with special needs. The school is grateful for gifts of any size, which benefit the innovative supports and opportunities that put the school’s philosophy into action. Businesses interested in sponsoring a program or portion of the curriculum, such as art or horticultural therapy, are encouraged to reach out to develop a partnership that aligns with their interest and goals. More information about current opportunities to support the school can be found at: www.monarchschoolne.org/donate/.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers are appreciated to help support the Monarch School of New England’s special fundraising events. Interested potential volunteers should contact the school to explore the possibilities for other service opportunities that would best fit their unique talents, gifts and availability.