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Judge Rotenberg Educational Center
A day and residential school
Since 1971, JRC has provided very effective education and treatment to both emotionally disturbed students with conduct, behavior, emotional, and/or psychiatric problems, as well as those with intellectual disabilities or on the autism spectrum.

Our Specialized Education Programs Offer:
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Watch our welcome video about a few of our students and their families’ journey to the Judge Rotenberg Center.
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JRC’s Positive Programming
The Judge Rotenberg Center employs the powerful techniques of Applied Behavior Analysis, including a unique…
JRC’s Distinguishing Features
JRC has provided very effective education and treatment to both emotionally disturbed…
Parent/Guardian Testimonials
Read and hear what some of our parents/guardians had to say about JRC.
Voices of JRC

Dr. Nathan Blenkush
Dr. Nathan Blenkush has served as JRC’s Clinical Director for 17-years overseeing the organization’s entire clinical program, which includes all treatment programs and protocols and

Donna Octeau
Donna Octeau has been with the Judge Rotenberg Center for 41 years and currently serves as our Programming Director and School Supervisor. Donna began her

Roland Porkpah
Roland Porkpah has been working proudly as a staff member for JRC for 24 years and currently works as a Case Manager. Porkpah works closely

Rob Duquette
As Director of Human Resources and Assistant Executive Director, Rob Duquette, has spent nearly four decades working at the Judge Rotenberg Center. For the past







Our specific goal is to provide each individual with the least intrusive most effective form of treatment to ensure his/her safety, the safety of others, and promote healthy growth and development. JRC is committed to providing the most effective educational program possible.