There are several levels of tuition costs associated with each program level at The Monarch School. Tuition is based on the level of care required for each individual student. Unless otherwise specified by the Admissions Team, Challenger students typically start at Challenger level rate 3.

Tuition includes:

• Instructional supplies and books
• Technology fees
• Activity fees
• School pictures
• Local field trip transportation and fees
• Yearbook
• Parent education
• Other necessary services and materials

Tuition does not include:

• Music therapy (group or individual, except Novice level)
• Training center workshops (fee reduced for Monarch parents)
• Diagnostic services
• Summer educational program (except Novice and Apprentice levels)
• Home consultations
• Consultation for other community settings (schools, churches, scouts, etc.)
• Therapy services (except Novice level)

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Novice and Apprentice Level Descriptions and Tuitions

Novice ($46,600):
An intensive 45-week intervention program, including a five-week summer program, with a student: faculty ratio of 4:2 is geared to the practice of Novice objectives in the Monarch four core goal areas to address developmental, sensory motor, language and/or relationship development delays. The intention is to increase the student’s awareness of his/her environment and teach the student to accept help from a teacher. The faculty takes responsibility to construct a treatment plan that guides the interactions that will be appropriate for the student at this level. Mental health, occupational therapists, neurologic music therapy and/or speech language faculty support is provided through regular interaction times, specific liaison with parents and caregivers, professional educators and mental health professionals develop and monitor individual home plans that create seamless and frequent communication between home and school. Caregivers are required to attend one weekly individual session with a trained interventionist to support the implementation of the Monarch methodology in the home environment. Professional educators will describe students at this level as benefiting from an intense classroom structure where adults take primary responsibility for managing the set of practices required for the student’s participation.

Apprentice ($37,600):
A 45-week intervention program, including a five-week summer program, with a student: faculty ratio of 8:2 is geared to the practice of Novice and Apprentice objectives in the Monarch four core goal areas to address developmental, sensory motor, language and/or relationship development delays. The intention is to increase the student’s self awareness of how his/her behavior affects those around him/her and increase their ability to use the adults and environment to increase their ownership of skills in the four core areas. Faculty are curious about how the student learns and are focused on helping the students take ownership of this information to empower their interactions in the world. At this level, faculty develops a treatment plan that includes practices that allow the students to advocate for themselves and to use strategies that will support success in the four core areas. Mental health professionals’ support is provided through regular interaction times, specific liaison with parents and ancillary professionals, and through development and monitoring of individual home plans. Systems of communication are set up to create seamless and frequent interactions between home and school. Regular sessions of neurologic-music therapy are part of the student’s treatment plan. Additional interventionist services may be recommended and can be added to the contract. Faculty will describe students at this level as benefiting from a structure that allows the adults to collaborate with the student regarding the goals and practices required for the student’s progress.

Challenger and Voyager Level Descriptions and Tuitions

Challenger 1 ($28,050):
Specialized practices in five curriculum areas are geared to the achievement of Apprentice, Challenger and Voyager objectives in the Monarch four core goal areas. Individualized learning modifications are offered within the context of an interactive, small group instructional setting. Faculty function in a mentoring role, guiding a student through Challenger and Voyager practices with few prompts and few interventions. Psychological support is provided through coaching groups, and through the Integrated Learning Practice (ILP) schedule of individual and group meetings. Individual support will be provided on an as-needed basis. Faculty will describe students as benefiting from the structure of the Challenger program with minimal adult prompts and interventions. Challenger 1 students function consistently within Challenger and Voyager objectives and developmental achievements.

Challenger 2 ($30,750): 
Specialized practices in five curriculum areas are geared to the achievement of Apprentice and Challenger objectives in the Monarch four core goal areas. Individualized learning modifications are offered within the context of an interactive, small group instructional setting. The faculty and student relationship is described as master to apprentice. Psychological support is provided through coaching groups, through the Integrated Learning Practice (ILP) schedule of individual and group meetings, and through specific liaison with parents and ancillary professionals. Individual support will be provided on an as-needed basis, which is expected to be infrequent. Faculty will describe students at this level as benefiting from the Challenger structure, with adults providing frequent prompts and structure interventions to support the student in maintaining Apprentice and Challenger objectives.

Challenger 3 ($33,150): 
Specialized practices in five curriculum areas and groupings are geared to the practice of primarily Apprentice objectives within a Challenger structure. Individualized learning modifications are offered within interactive, small group instructional settings. The faculty and student relationship is described as master to apprentice. Psychological support is provided through coaching groups, through specific liaison with parents and ancillary professionals, and through the Integrated Learning Practice (ILP) schedule of individual and group meetings, with the understanding that Challenger 3 students are most likely to benefit from individual and dyadic groupings. Individual support will be provided on an as-needed basis, which is expected to be somewhat often. Faculty will describe students at this level as benefiting from the Challenger structure, with adults taking primary responsibility for managing the set of practices, and faculty teaching and structuring strategies for maintaining the student’s participation.

Challenger 4 ($53,150):
On occasion, students will present upon admission with transitional goals from in-patient, residential placement, or rehabilitation programs or students may present unusually complex developmental and medical issues. Serving these students within the Challenger setting will require enhanced clinical liaison with community professionals and frequent one-on-one support for advancement of Novice and Apprentice objectives. All aspects of Challenger programming are assumed to be situationally available to these students.

Voyager 1 ($14,000):
Programming is directed toward providing the partial supports that some Voyagers need in their transition to adult –related competence. Students functioning within the Voyager 1 settings will have a mix of Challenger and Voyager objectives and developmental achievements. They will be maintaining relatively independent enrollment in vocational and educational settings, and they will have maintained that level of participation across at least a semester of Voyager 2 supports. Through participation in Integrated Learning Practice (ILP) classes, students will be implementing their life path objectives. Faculty will describe Voyager 1 students as needing and using mentoring more than supervision and direction, and students will no longer need full day engagement, monitoring or coaching from the Monarch faculty.

Voyager 2 ($24,000):
Programming is directed toward transition to adult -related competence for young post high school adults. Students functioning within the Voyager 2 settings will have a mix of Apprentice, Challenger, and Voyager objectives and developmental achievements. The Voyager program is directed toward success in settings beyond the Monarch day program. Individualized learning plans will be developed and practiced to support ongoing academic growth, employability training, and transitional readiness. Students will receive support for entering into academic and vocational training programs, at Monarch and beyond the Monarch School setting. Through participation in Integrated Learning Practice (ILP) classes, an individualized, objectives-driven program (a life plan path) will be developed that applies to all arenas of student functioning. Faculty will describe Voyager students as benefiting from and accessing Monarch methodology and structure in pursuit of transition to adult -related competence. Arrangements can be made at an additional fee for extension of these Voyager and internship components for portions of the summer.

Transition Services Tuitions

Voyager Transition Services Home Living ($31,900):
The Transition Services experience is geared toward the achievement of Apprentice, Challenger and Voyager objectives within a residential setting to develop a realistic adult repertoire of personal and community competence skills. Psychological and life coaching support is provided through an Integrated Learning Practice (ILP) schedule of classes and individual meetings, and in liaison with families and Monarch Transition Services faculty. Voyager Transition Services staff collaborate and co-program with the Voyager Integrated Learning Practice (ILP) program and its coaches to operate a seven days a week residential practice zone for achievement of Apprentice and Challenger level targets. Faculty will describe students participating in this component of the Voyager program as benefiting from practice living in a small community, in order to develop the set of skills necessary to live apart from their parents or guardians.  

Challenger Transitional Home Living ($36,700):
As a component of the Challenger program, the Transition Services experience is geared toward the establishment and achievement of Apprentice and Challenger objectives within a residential setting to develop a realistic young adult repertoire of personal and community competence skills and responsibilities. Psychological and life coaching support is provided through an Integrated Learning Practice (ILP) schedule of classes and individual meetings, and in liaison with families and Monarch Transition Services faculty. Faculty will describe students participating in this component of the Challenger program as benefitting from round the clock intensive practice and structure, in order to develop the set of skills and competences necessary to live apart from their parents or guardians. Challenger Transition Services staff collaborate and co-program with the Challenger Integrated Learning Practice (ILP) program and its coaches to operate a seven days a week residential practice zone for achievement of Apprentice and Challenger level targets.

Voyager Transition Services Apartment Living ($24,700):
The Transition Services apartment experience is geared toward the maintenance of Challenger and Voyager Level objectives within a group apartment setting to practice a realistic young adult repertoire of personal and community competence skills and responsibilities. The faculty will collaborate and co-program with the Voyager Integrated Learning Practice (ILP) coaches to operate a seven-days-a-week residential practice zone for achievement of Challenger and Voyager Level objectives within the Monarch Four Core Goals to help young adults integrate employment, education and community living competence.

Voyager Transitional Case Management (up to $5,700):
Voyagers who live outside their parents’ home in another home or an apartment may benefit from having a consistent mentoring time with Monarch staff to support independent living plans and competence. Case management provides coaching on all aspects of living, employment and education, on a supportive schedule of “drop – in” appointments. All case management Voyagers are also included in the social and cultural life of the Voyager community and are invited to participate in community meals and events on the social calendar.