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New Story Schools

Organizational Information

Parent Organization

Salisbury House

Vision, Mission and/or Purpose of Organization

At New Story, our passionate teams foster continuous learning to ensure all children and young adults we support learn and thrive in a safe and supportive environment. Each child and young adult we serve is unique, with challenges and strengths all their own.

History of Organization

Paul Volosov, PH.D founded the parent company in 1978. The organization has grown to a comprehensive special education organization for children and young adults throughout Connecticut, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia.

Accreditations and Licenses

Pennsylvania Licensed Private School

Legal Structure

For-profit entity

Funding Sources

School services are provided through referrals and funding from home school districts who place high need students in our special education environment.

Contact Information

Key Leader(s)

Nicheole Arnold, MSW, LSW
John Schadler, BCBA -  Senior Director of Operations, Pennsylvania

Contact Person(s)

Rebecca Compardo, BCBA - Director of School and Services
724-463-9841
rebecca.compardo@newstoryschools.com

Contact Number(s)

724-463-9841 - Voice/TDD; Office

Contact Email(s)

rebecca.compardo@newstoryschools.com - Director of School and Services

info@newstoryschools.com - Administrative

Web Addresses

www.newstoryschools.com

Primary Address

New Story School
486 Cornell Road
Blairsville, PA, 15717

Service Information

Service Area

Indiana, Armstrong, Westmoreland and Cambria Counties

Service Description

New Story School- Private licensed school for children with special needs. New Story specializes with educational instruction for both children with an autism spectrum disorder and children with social and emotional needs who have a behavioral diagnosis. New Story school works with children ages 5-21 and offers Applied Behavioral Analysis Services (ABA), individual, group, and career counseling, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy as needed based on IEP goals/recommendations.

Keywords

Special Education, Licensed Private School

Available Hours

8:00 am to 3:00 pm / Monday through Friday

Fees/Cost for Services

Placement of students in schools must be made through a referral from the home school district.

Eligibility Requirements

Children and youth from ages 5 to 21 years of age

How to Access Services or Schedule Appointments

Call 724-463-9841

Miscellaneous Information

Handicap Accessibility

yes

Languages Spoken or Available

English

Speaker Available

Yes