Elizabeth Ives School for Special Children Inc.
Strengths-based, whole child education that fosters the development of academic skills, social skills, and life skills...
We focus on each student's individual needs and competencies.
IMPORTANT 2025-26 DATES/EVENTS
21 AUG
First Day for Students
1 SEPT
No School - Labor Day
Elizabeth Ives School is a small, State of Connecticut Department of Education approved, non-profit, special education therapeutic day school that is located in North Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1963, we service students from the ages of five to 21, who come to us with a wide variety of needs, including social emotional disturbances, learning issues, language issues, intellectual disabilities, mild spectrum disorders and more. We work closely with families and providers in order to develop the right mix of therapeutic and academic strategies necessary for success.
Student referrals come to us from all over South Central Connecticut and beyond. The majority of referrals come from local public school systems. We also get referrals from outside providers and parents.
For additional information, or if you wish to schedule a visit, please call Linda Zunda at 203-234-8770.
Welcome to Ives School!
CONTACT US
70 State Street
North Haven, CT 06473
Phone: (203) 234-8770
FAX: (203) 234-7238
13 OCT
No School - Columbus Day
19 NOV
Annual Gratitude Day
27 NOV-
28 NOV
No School - Thanksgiving Break
24 DEC - 2 JAN
No School - Winter Holiday
19 JAN
No School - Martin Luther King Day
16 FEB -
20 FEB
No School - Winter Break
18 MAR
No School for students
Staff Only - Professional Development Day
3 APR
No School - Good Friday
13 APR -
17 APR
No School - Spring Break
25 MAY
No School - Memorial Day
4 JUN
Last Day of School - Inclement weather days will be made up after this date.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Inclement Weather Announcements
Inclement weather announcements are posted on WTNH-Channel 8, NBCConnecticut-Channel 4, and WFSB-Channel 3. An announcement will be made and we would likely go virtual on inclement weather days, unless there are issues with power and internet. "Virtual" will appear on the news station's announcements. These are also available online at:
Parents and guardians can also sign up for closing, delay, and early dismissal alerts on the websites. Once signed up, you will be notified by text of any closings, delays, and/or move to virtual from in person instruction.
APPLYING TO IVES SCHOOL
Welcome to Ives School
The majority of our referrals come from public schools who are seeking an alternative, therapeutic, state approved, special education placement. Students with special needs are sent to us through a Central Office Planning and Placement Team meeting at their local school system.
The process for applying to Elizabeth Ives School is as follows:
The sending district forwards a referral packet to Ives School. This is reviewed by the director and pertinent staff. If the potential placement appears appropriate, then parents are invited in to learn about and tour the school. Parents/guardians are contacted and a date for an intake visit is set.
After the visit, if parents and Ives School personnel agree that Ives may be an appropriate placement, then the student is invited to Ives School for a visit where they will sit in on a potential classroom, participate in activities and lessons, and then have lunch with us. This allows potential students to get a feel for the school as well as allows Ives Staff to better know the student.
If the placement is deemed appropriate, the a planning and placement team (PPT) meeting is scheduled to arrange placement and transportation. The State of Connecticut Department of Education has mandated that a PPT meeting take place prior to placement of any student into our program.
Prospective parents are also welcome to call the school if they wish to visit.
To request more information:
Contact Chris Moruzzi or Linda Zunda
Elizabeth Ives School
203-234-8770
Email: Linzun@aol.com
You can also request more information with this form: