Specialized Treatment Centers provide varying levels of services to meet the unique needs of students whose challenges are not typically addressed in a traditional educational setting.
Before receiving any appropriations from the Education Trust Fund, STCs are required to obtain an Educational Endorsement of Operation certification from the Alabama State Department of Education. This endorsement ensures compliance with state and federal requirements while supporting the provision of educational services aligned with each student’s Alabama Diploma Pathway option.
Complaint Process
This complaint process, established pursuant to Section VII of the Settlement Agreement between the United States and the State of Alabama, establishes a mechanism for parents, legal guardians, Educational Surrogates, service providers, STC staff, and students in Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs) to communicate complaints about any STC.
Training and Events
- STC Winter Round Up – January 2026
- STC and LEA Mini-Conference – North Alabama Spring 2026
STC Application Process Documents
Laws and Regulations
Specialized Treatment Centers
Anniston City Schools
- Coosa Valley Youth Services
- Learning Tree-Piedmont
Baldwin County Schools
- Baldwin County Regional Juvenile Detention Center
- Pathway of Baldwin County
- EastPointe Hospital
Barbour County Schools
- SAYS Louisville Program
Birmingham City Schools
- Alabama Clinical School
- Glenwood, Inc.
- Higdon Hill School
- Jefferson County Youth Detention Center
Coffee County Schools
- Pathway, Inc
Colbert County Schools
- Tennessee Valley Juvenile Detention Center
Dale County Schools
- Vivian B Adams School
Dallas County Schools
- Dallas County Juvenile Detention
- Perry Varner Educational and Treatment Center
- Safety Net-Minter
Decatur City Schools
- Decatur Morgan Hospital
- Morgan County System of Services
Dothan City Schools
- Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center
- Southeast Alabama Youth Services
Elmore County Schools
- F. Ingram State
Etowah County Schools
- The Bridge, Inc. Gadsden
Fayette County Schools
- Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center (START)
Gadsden City Schools
- Mountainview Hospital
Huntsville City Schools
- Neaves-Davis Detention
Lawrence County Schools
- Brighter Path-Courtland
Madison County Schools
- Pathways of Madison County
Mobile County Schools
- BayPointe Residential-Alta Pointe
- James T. Strickland Youth Center
- Learning Tree Semmes
- USA Children's Ward and Women's Hospital
Montgomery Public Schools
- Brantwood Children's Home
- Brighter Path Montgomery
- Walter Wood Residential
- Mac Sims Butler Montg. Co. Detention Facility
- Montgomery County Youth Facility
- Safety Net Academy-Montgomery
Opelika City Schools
- East Alabama Medical Center
- Lee County Youth Detention Center
Pelham City Schools
- Learning Tree Pelham
Shelby County Schools
- Developing Alabama Youth Program
- Shelby County Regional Juvenile Detention Facility
Tallassee City Schools
- Learning Tree Tallassee
Tuscaloosa City Schools
- Tuscaloosa Regional Detention
Contact Information
If you are seeking additional information regarding ALSDE-endorsed Specialized Treatment Centers or have questions, our team is here to support. We welcome your inquiry.
Call Us: Connect directly with a specialist at 334-694-4994
Email Us: Send your inquiry to stc@alsde.edu