Centennial School of Lehigh University serves students identified under IDEA-04 (Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act) as having emotional disturbance and autism and provides a safe, nurturing, encouraging, and affirming environment for students to mature socially and emotionally. 

Within the context of current research-based strategies, Centennial School aims to help students achieve to the best of

• their abilities
• the academic
• technical
• vocational
• social
• emotional skills

necessary for success in

• regular school environments
• the community at large
• the world beyond 

Moreover, Centennial School of Lehigh University assists in the preparation of aspiring special education teachers and related personnel.

BELIEFS
The mission of Centennial School of Lehigh University is predicated on certain fundamental beliefs about children with behavioral and emotional disabilities and their parents. Some of the belief statements are:

• Students can learn to meet the expectations we set for them.
• Students can learn to control themselves.
• Students can learn to think before they act.
• Students can make positive changes in their lives.
• Students can develop accademic skills.
• Students can work with parents and teachers to achieve their goals.
• Students can communicate their needs in a positive way.
• Students can set their own goals and dreams.