The Collaborative School opened its doors for the 2000-2001 school year by leasing a school building from MSAD #15. The following year the school moved to a newly renovated building on the old Pineland campus – the school’s current location.  Interestingly, the school was the first tenant on the renovated campus and during that first year was surrounded by work crews, heavy equipment, and a fence around its borders. The Collaborative School is a nonprofit, private, special purpose school serving students, and families and sending school districts through innovative and well-coordinated educational, clinical, and consultation services. This unique partnering between teachers and social workers creates an environment where students actively engage in their learning, develop greater self-understanding, and make meaningful connections.