About Us
Brennen School
Autism Program
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
Phone: (302) 722-2758
Fax: (302) 295-8983
School Hours:
8:00 am-2:37 pm
Administration
- Principal: Heather Calkins
- Assistant Principal: Adrielle McCarty
- Assistant Principal: Erin Blansfield
- Assistant Principal: Jennifer Brown
- Assistant Principal: Marissa Ranauto
- Assistant Principal: Julia Santiago
Quick Facts
Ages: 2-22
Enrollment: 419 students
Mascot: Bears
Colors: Blue / Gold
#ChristinaStrong
Brennen School is proud to be a part of the Christina School District, where we are committed to educating every student for excellence.
Brennen School is a leading public school program within the Christina School District dedicated exclusively to empowering students with autism spectrum disorder.
Serving children and young adults aged 2 to 22, Brennen School offers specialized, evidence-based educational services designed to unlock each student’s full potential.
Our approach centers on direct teaching within community and natural environments, guided by proven applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques to foster meaningful learning and lifelong skills.
Our Mission
We strive to provide the best educational services in the nation for students with autism and their families.
Who We Serve
We proudly serve a diverse population of students classified with autism, from birth through 22 years of age, tailoring our programs to meet their individual needs and promote lifelong learning. Approximately 45% of our students are African-American, 24% white, 20% Hispanic or Latino, 7% Asian-American, 3% Multi-Racial, 1% American Indian or Alaska Native and <1% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander.
Enrollment is by referral only, with referrals to Brennen coordinated exclusively through IEP teams to ensure the best fit and comprehensive support.
Maximizing Student Potential
Our vision is to provide a collaborative and support environment for staff and families in order to maximize student potential so that students can have:
- Meaningful, functional independence
- Meaningful, enriching lives
- Meaningful relationship within their community

