Who we are: 

The Northwest Center for Academics and Therapy (NCAT) is a special education setting designed for students with significant social/emotional and behavioral needs. This program provides students with needed behavioral and therapeutic support in a safe and positive learning environment.

The Northwest School District has partnered with Compass Health to provide therapeutic services and mental health perspectives to the program.

Unique programming:

• Small Class Sizes

• We have teachers, paraprofessionals, and Compass therapists who staff the classrooms

• Specialized training and proficiency in Handle With Care verbal de-escalation and behavioral modifications

• Safe spaces for students to remove themselves from the classroom environment when escalated

• Highly structured expectations and routines that create a foundation for success for students who thrive on consistency

• Alarmed and keyed doors to ensure the safety of students who present with elopement risk

• Kind, caring, and compassionate staff and leadership

Compass Health Partnership:

• Full Time Therapist

• Individual and group therapy

• Intensive Case Management

• In home support

• Collaboration with Compass  behavioral Health

• Staffed as appropriate 

Location:

The Northwest Valley Middle School Campus
4300 Gravois Road, House Springs, MO 63385
636-671-3470; extension 14119