Howe Trainable Center and Montessori

Howe Trainable Center and Montessori, located in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, operates as part of the Dearborn Public Schools district. The facility is unique in that it integrates two distinct educational approaches under one roof: a specialized program for students with moderate to severe cognitive impairments (the Trainable Center) and a traditional Montessori program. This dual-model structure allows the school to serve a diverse population, providing tailored educational support for students with special needs while simultaneously offering the structured, child-centered Montessori curriculum for general education students.

The school emphasizes an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their individual potential through personalized learning paths. By housing these programs together, Howe fosters a sense of community that values different learning styles and abilities. Families in the Dearborn area can access these resources through the district’s public school system, benefiting from a curriculum that balances specialized clinical or developmental support with the hands-on, discovery-based methods characteristic of the Montessori philosophy.