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Who Are We?
Green Oaks School was brought into existence through the efforts of a dedicated and talented group of community leaders, including educators, medical professionals, and concerned parents. Frustrated with the lack of educational opportunities for children with special needs and tired of watching them struggle to belong, the founding board members turned a vision into reality. The school opened in August, 2000 in a rented portable building behind a church with four students, ages 11 to 14.
With each new school year, Green Oaks School's highest age level increased and a need for an adult program grew. Green Oaks Adult Learning (GOAL) was added to be a continuing education program for adults. With this expansion, Green Oaks began renting additional space from a local church to accommodate the growing number of students. Five years later Green Oaks purchased and moved to the current location on Houston Street. Finally, Green Oaks School and Green Oaks Adult Learning had enough space to be all together at one location.
Green Oaks School changed its corporate name to Green Oaks Education and Support, Inc. to reflect its growth and increased reach into the community. Comprised of Green Oaks School, Green Oaks Adult Learning and, soon, Green Oaks Life Prep, the new name conveys that Green Oaks is so much more than a school.
Green Oaks Education and Support, Inc. is currently serving 130 students between the ages of 5 and 57 years old, all of whom have Down syndrome or a similar intellectual disability. Green Oaks continues to grow and thrive, changing the lives of individuals and their families for the better. This year, we are celebrating its 25th year of having its doors open!
Green Oaks has three programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities:
1. Green Oaks School for school-age children and adolescents
2. Green Oaks Adult Learning is a continuing education program for individuals ages 18 and older
3. Green Oaks Life Prep is our higher education program (along with our newest program).
The mission of Green Oaks Education and Support, Inc. is to provide a quality, person-centered Christian education to individuals with Down syndrome and similar intellectual disabilities by offering them the opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, vocationally, socially and spiritually; by recognizing the inherent God-given dignity of each person; by preparing them and offering support for community inclusion; and by assisting each person in finding and living out his or her purposeful life. Green Oaks Education and Support, Inc. also strives to provide services and resources to support families and members of the community.
Green Oaks Education and Support's long-term goals include expanding our services to better meet the needs of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Additional funding is needed in order to meet these goals.
Green Oaks Education and Support, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan program, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Organization name
Green Oaks Education and Support, Inc.
Causes
Intellectual, Developmental, and Physical Differences
Operating Budget
$1,000,000 - $2,999,999
Counties Served
Tarrant
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
500 Houston Street