Syble Hopp School

What Syble Hopp School does

Syble Hopp School is a public special education school serving students with intellectual and developmental disabilities from early childhood through age 17. Founded in 1971 in De Pere, Wisconsin, and named after Syble Hopp (the 1965 Wisconsin Teacher of the Year), the school is operated by the Brown County Children with Disabilities Education Board (BCCDEB), a dedicated governmental education authority. The institution was established when Syble Hopp and Superintendent Joe Donovan went door-to-door to identify children in the region who were not receiving formal educational services, embedding a mission-driven, inclusion-oriented culture that has persisted for over 54 years. The school serves as the central placement option in Brown County for students requiring specialized instruction through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process.

The school delivers its program through a single campus at 755 Scheuring Road in De Pere, Wisconsin, supplemented by Community Based Instruction (CBI), Special Olympics athletics, aquatic therapy via an on-site therapy pool, Camp SOAR summer programming, and an alumni program. The technology stack is non-proprietary and standard for K-12 special education: Infinite Campus for student information management and family payment processing, Google Workspace for Education for staff productivity, and the UserWay Website Accessibility Widget for WCAG 2.1 compliance. No native mobile applications, public APIs, or proprietary digital platforms are maintained. A significant renovation project approved for 2026 will affect approximately two-thirds of the building, covering classroom updates, bathroom renovations, locker room upgrades, and external maintenance.

Revenue is primarily sourced from public education funding allocations through the BCCDEB, with no tuition charged to enrolled students. Supplementary revenue streams include an annual golf outing fundraiser (now in its 32nd year, with sponsorship tiers ranging from $350 to $3,500), online donations with preset tiers of $5–$50, personalized engraved pool tile sales supporting the therapy pool, and federal nutrition program reimbursements. Enrollment is not market-driven: students must be referred through an IEP process in their resident school district, making this a regulated, government-channeled service delivery model. The institution is governed by the BCCDEB with Title IX oversight and is not privately held, venture-backed, or publicly traded.

Name

Syble Hopp School

Legal name

Syble Hopp School

Website

https://syblehopp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Syble Hopp School is a publicly funded special education school in De Pere, Wisconsin, serving students with intellectual and developmental disabilities from early childhood through age 17. Operated since 1971 by the Brown County Children with Disabilities Education Board, enrollment is referral-based through IEP processes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning Disabilities & Dyslexia Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Transition Services (Secondary to Postsecondary/Employment, Life Skills) (EDAJAKAG)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Developmental disabilities education
• Public special needs school
• Special olympics programs
• Aquatic therapy services

Headquarters

HQ city

De Pere

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public special education school operated by the Brown County Children with Disabilities Education Board (BCCDEB), Syble Hopp School is funded through public education funding mechanisms. No tuition is charged to enrolled students. The school also receives support through donations, fundraising events, and government nutrition programs (free and reduced-price school meals).
2. Golf Outing and Fundraising Events: Annual golf outing events (e.g., 32nd Annual Golf Outing) generate revenue through team registrations, hole sponsorships, title sponsorships, and other sponsorship tiers. Sponsorship packages range from $350 to $3,500, and team entries are $500 per 4-person team. Silent auctions and in-kind donations also contribute.
3. Donations and Pool Tile Purchases: The school accepts monetary donations (online via donation form) and sells personalized engraved pool tiles in honor of special individuals or in memory of loved ones. Proceeds support the therapy pool and adaptive equipment.
4. School Meal Program: Operates a food service program providing school meals. Families can apply for free and reduced-price meals. Summer EBT benefits are available for eligible students during summer months.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Syble Hopp School provides specialized public education and related therapeutic services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities from early childhood through age 17. The core program delivers individualized academic instruction, Community Based Instruction (CBI), Special Olympics participation, and aquatic therapy at a single De Pere, Wisconsin campus. Auxiliary offerings include Camp SOAR summer programming, an alumni engagement program, and a school meal program; no tuition is charged.

Product overview

Syble Hopp School operates as a single-site special education institution offering a unified educational program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The core offering consists of classroom instruction and curriculum, supplemented by specialized programs including Camp SOAR summer programming, Special Olympics athletics, Community Based Instruction for real-world learning, and alumni services. The school also operates ancillary programs such as a therapy pool with personalized tile sales and an annual golf outing fundraiser.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Syble Hopp School Special Education Program Core special education school program serving students with intellectual and developmental disabilities from early childhood through age 17, providing challenging curriculum, current equipment, and community experiences through IEP-driven individualized instruction at the De Pere campus.
• Camp SOAR Summer programming option for Syble Hopp students who have completed kindergarten and are 17 years old or younger, featuring small class rotations through Specials, Community Based Instruction (CBI) with emphasis on outdoor recreation, and high school student facilitation.
• Special Olympics Programs Athletic and competitive programs offered to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities as part of the school's program offerings.
• Community Based Instruction (CBI) Educational approach providing students with real-world community experiences and instruction outside the traditional classroom setting as part of the school's curriculum.
• Aquatic Therapy (Therapy Pool) On-site therapy pool providing aquatic therapy services to students with adaptive equipment and aquatic accessories, with personalized engraved pool tiles available for purchase to support pool operations.
• Syble Hopp Alumni Program Alumni coordination service providing ongoing connection for former students, including social events such as the monthly "Dancing for Joy" dances sponsored by the De Pere Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Lourdes Social Hall (September through May).
• School Meal Program Food service program providing school meals to enrolled students, with a Free and Reduced Lunch application process (2026-2027 school year) and Summer EBT benefits available for eligible students during summer months.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 54 years of continuous operation serving students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Brown County, Wisconsin

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Brown County Children with Disabilities Education Board (BCCDEB)coreOthersSyble Hopp School is operated by the Brown County Children with Disabilities Education Board (BCCDEB), a dedicated education board that administers the school. The BCCDEB is committed to providing an environment where every student feels supported, welcomed and respected and shall not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its programs or activities.
• WECAN (Wisconsin Educational Services Platform)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWECAN is the Wisconsin Educational Services Platform used by Syble Hopp School for posting employment opportunities. The school explicitly directs job seekers to 'Apply Today on WECAN or INDEED' as part of its hiring recruitment.
• Ledgeview Golf CourseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLedgeview Golf Course (3149 Dickinson Rd, De Pere, WI 54115) is the venue for Syble Hopp School's annual golf outing fundraiser. The 4-person scramble format includes a 10am shotgun start, with the event supporting critical classroom upgrades at the school.
• De Pere Knights of ColumbusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe De Pere Knights of Columbus sponsors monthly 'Dancing for Joy' events at Our Lady of Lourdes Social Hall on the second Tuesday of each month (September through May). These free dances include dinner and BINGO, and are open to Syble Hopp alumni. RSVPs are required.
• Prevea HealthminorOthersPrevea Health is referenced as the provider for the Employee Health & Wellness Center for staff, available through the Prevea Washington St CFHW (Care for Health and Wellness). This is an employee benefit resource for Syble Hopp School staff.
• Infinite CampuscoreTechnology or IntegrationInfinite Campus is the student information management system used by Syble Hopp School to manage student records, schedules, lunch accounts, fee payments, and annual online registration for both current and new families.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Lab School of Washington: Private K-12 school in Washington, D.C. serving students with learning disabilities including ADHD and dyslexia. Comparable in its specialized, full-time K-12 instructional model with therapeutic, arts, and college/career transition supports.
• The Kildonan School: New York boarding and day school for students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences. Comparable as a specialized K-12 institution with on-site tutoring, therapeutic support, and transition planning for students who require an alternative to general education.
• The Vanguard School: Private K-12 school in Pennsylvania serving students with language-based learning differences, autism, and related needs. Comparable as a specialized K-12 institution delivering individualized programming, transition services, and therapies for students who need more than a general education setting.
• Cardinal Cushing Centers: Massachusetts-based nonprofit serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through schools, residential, and day programs. Comparable as a long-standing, mission-driven special education provider for the IDD population with on-site therapeutic and life-skills programming.
• Penrickton Center for Blind Children: Michigan nonprofit serving children with visual impairments and additional disabilities through day programs, therapy, and residential services. Comparable in its on-site therapy model, small specialized population, and reliance on a mix of public funding and community donations.
• Camphill Special Schools: Network of residential and day schools serving children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities through education, arts, and therapeutic programming. Comparable in its holistic, community-integrated model and dedicated programming for the IDD population.
• The Calais School: Private K-12 school in New Jersey serving students with learning disabilities, anxiety, autism, and related challenges. Comparable in its dedicated, individualized K-12 special education model and breadth of on-site therapeutic and transition supports.
• Ben Bronz Academy: Connecticut school for students with learning disabilities. Comparable as a long-established K-12 institution focused exclusively on students with specific learning needs, operating a dedicated placement model rather than a general education track.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National nonprofit network providing disability and special needs services including education, therapy, and community programs. Comparable as a much larger, multi-service operator in the same mission space; Syble Hopp's specialized school model represents a narrower, place-based version of what Easterseals delivers nationally.
• The Arc of the United States: National organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a federation of state and local chapters, including education, employment, and family support. Comparable as a broader umbrella focused on the same IDD population, but operating at a national advocacy and services scale rather than a single-site school.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCR6cMg4fLt5jNZKGCsEGAqA
• Facebookfacebook.com/syblehoppschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/syble-hopp-school

Compliance3 records

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Profiles4 records

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