CARTER DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER

Carter Developmental Center is a Title I public high school that is part of the Boston school district, located in Boston, MA with about 29 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

The Carter Developmental Center, located in the South End of Boston, is a specialized educational facility within the Boston Public Schools (BPS) system. It is dedicated to serving students with significant and complex developmental, physical, and medical needs. The school provides a highly supportive and therapeutic environment that integrates rigorous academic instruction with essential clinical services, ensuring that students receive specialized attention tailored to their individual requirements.

Because the student population often requires intensive support, the Carter Developmental Center emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach. The school’s programming is designed to promote functional independence and social development, utilizing a team of highly qualified educators, nurses, and therapeutic specialists. By focusing on individualized education programs (IEPs), the center strives to provide inclusive, high-quality learning opportunities that allow students with profound disabilities to reach their full potential within the broader BPS community.

For more information, contact Carter Developmental Center at (617) 635-9832 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.