Ironwood Maine, LLC
Matthew Littlefield is currently serving as the Director of Special Education at RSU 20 Searsport, Maine, and also holds the position of Assistant Special Ed. Director at RSU 53/MSAD 53 School District. Prior to this, Matthew worked as the Director of Education at Ironwood Maine, LLC and Ironwood Therapeutic Boarding School. With experience as a special education teacher and case manager, as well as head teacher of the STRIVE Program at Waldo County Technical Center, Matthew has a strong background in working with students with varying learning needs. Matthew holds a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Maine.
Ironwood Maine, LLC
An effective residential mental health treatment program and fully-accredited school for youth ages 13-18, Ironwood Maine LLC is located on a beautiful 400 acre campus in rural Maine. Ironwood is committed to helping families in crisis with teens who struggle by prioritizing positive relationship development and a multidisciplinary collaborative approach to treatment. Individualized treatment plans include intensive therapeutic and behavioral interventions, group work, physical exercise, outdoor-based experiences, and a variety of enrichment programs including equestrian, art, culinary, horticulture, and nature therapy studies. At Ironwood we use the three C’s in our therapeutic model: Cultivate self awareness and respect; Collaborate through engaging residents to be part of their therapeutic planning; Connect residents to themselves, their Ironwood community, and their families through teaching them the power of their mind-body connection.