Our Story
A HISTORY OF SERVING THE UNDERSERVED
It all started as a labor of love by Suzanne Cuthbertson and her family. After moving to Houston from the state of New York, the former special education teacher and administrator saw that Houston sorely lacked a place where children with significant special needs could receive an educational program 100% individualized to their needs.
In 1988, The Arbor School was established to offer a place for special needs children ages six months to three years to receive intensive early intervention services and a quality education, regardless of their diagnosis or perceived limitations.
GROWING FOR THE
GREATER GOOD
What started as a one-room school for infants up to children age three is now a robust program with the ability to serve up to 65 students and designed to meet a wide range of needs for children through age 18.
In keeping with our founder’s mission, we remain committed to accepting children in infancy, including those who have severe and/or multiple diagnoses, as well as those who have not received a diagnosis. Whenever possible, our aim is to begin early and intensively so we can develop key skills that will become a foundation for further learning.
CELEBRATING LIFELONG LEARNING
The Arbor holds strong to the belief that each child has an enormous capacity to develop and learn to the best of his or her abilities. In a world of limitations, we strive to create a space where all children can thrive and reach their greatest level of personal success.