The Monarch teaching model was developed to improve the daily quality of life for children with autism and their families. At the Monarch School at Bellefaire JCB in Shaker Heights, the chartered nonpublic school provides special education programs for children with autism. Through the generous support of Mort November, the Debra Ann November Music Room was developed to assist and support the needs of autistic children.
Mort and Iris November began their philanthropic projects over 25 years ago. Their focus of their philanthropy: to enhance the lives of children and families in need in and around Cleveland.