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.
NEWS & EVENTS
Once again, our heartfelt thanks go out to the North Haven Father James F. Donaher Council #3733. Each year this wonderful group goes out of their way to support Ives School. We greatly appreciate all they do. Pictured above are Knight Paul Caiafa, Linda Zunda-Ives Director, Stephen-Ives Student Spokesperson, and Grand Knight Blaise Vece. We are grateful for all you do for us and our community!
As the School Year Came to a Close...
The 2023-24 School Year went well for the majority of our resilient students and staff. They have demonstrated to us that they can make the best of difficult situations and turn them into opportunities to learn and grow. Fortunately, tools we've learned to use from Dr. Ross Greene's Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) and the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Program have helped us by teaching all valuable coping skills which were much needed these past several months.
We said sad, but joyful goodbyes to our graduate Thomas, who is moving ahead in life. He worked very hard to achieve his diploma and we couldn't be prouder of his efforts. Wishing him the very best!
Congratulations also to our former student, Ted, who graduated from his public high school
Past Celebrations!
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We had one graduate this past year whose celebration was done via a drive by. This year, we had an in person graduation with some extra safety precautions. Congratulations, Michael and Justin on your graduation.
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We had two graduates the prior year and sent warm congratulations to John and David. We also wish Ben the best in his new program..
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Victor, Journi, and Paul are all actively engaged in school and/or jobs and doing well
Congratulations to all of our students for a fine year!
Past Graduates
CAPSTONE PROJECTS
Capstone Projects is intended to be an enriching activity which engages each student in a personalized learning experience. The project can take many shapes and should be driven by the student’s interest and abilities. Each project will need to meet specific academic expectations and the established timeline. Past Projects included working to collect food for the poor and homeless as well as a "Take Back the Night" project dedicated to keeping our children safe.
GOALS OF CAPSTONE PROJECT
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Develop a project that meets your skills and interests as an independent learner and meets a community need.
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Demonstrate the ability to present final projects
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Demonstrate the ability to research and organize materials and resources
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Demonstrate an ability to effectively use interpersonal skills and time management to solve problems
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Write a reflective piece on the project and process
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
We again express our gratitude to the North Haven Knights of Columbus who have always
COMMUNITY DAYS AND PROJECTS
Each month, we have a themed Community Day Meeting that is based upon a predetermined theme. We have done science day and had a giant blow up planetarium brought to the school, we've done Holidays Around the World, we've done Recycling, Kindness, Supporting Our Community, an Annual Gratitude Day, and more.
In addition, we hold an annual Ives School Peace Prize ceremony, where students and staff vote on a student who has consistently demonstrated caring and kindness to others at the school.
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