We use present levels of performance to guide instruction and support the whole child. Initial placement is informed by assessments such as i-Ready, Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement, and the WISC-V, to name a few, which provide a starting point for each student’s academic journey. From there, teachers closely monitor progress, adjusting instruction and moving students into higher-level curricula as they grow more comfortable and confident in their new environment. We also consider each child’s social maturity, ensuring they are grouped with peers who are a good fit both academically and socially, creating the best conditions for success.

Our students take the i-Ready achievement test twice each year to monitor academic progress. The i-Ready assessment is a research-based diagnostic tool that measures a student’s proficiency in reading and math, allowing teachers to individualize instruction and monitor academic growth over time. The results consistently reflect the success of our individualized approach and instructional models, showing tremendous growth across all subject areas. On average, 62% of students show growth in reading and 67% of students show growth in math, many making 1-2 years progress in a given school year.

In every classroom, coaching charts are used not only to document progress and reward positive choices but also to recognize that behavior—whether verbal or nonverbal—is a form of communication. Students work toward achieving a “level four,” which opens the door to the most activities and reinforces the value of making positive choices. These charts also help teachers and therapists monitor moods in students diagnosed with bipolar disorder and identify long-term behavioral patterns across all children. Most importantly, our teachers view behavior as an opportunity for growth, guiding students to develop new skills that align their actions with their feelings and build healthier ways of expressing themselves.

Our teachers are fully certified and specially trained to support students with learning differences. Their expertise in special education equips them with the specialized skills to create tailored individualized learning plans, adapt teaching strategies, and provide targeted support that helps students with diverse needs thrive academically and socially-emotionally. Using evidence-based, multi-sensory methods in each subject, our teachers create inclusive classrooms that close academic gaps, build confidence, and help every student thrive.

Our classrooms are built on the foundation of personalized, evidence-based instruction. Not only are our teachers fully certified, but they are also trained in multisensory methods proven to support neurodivergent learners. This means that no two students receive the exact same instruction — instead, each child follows an individualized learning plan that reflects their academic abilities, social-emotional development, and learning style.

In practice, this results in dynamic, responsive teaching. Educators adapt lessons in real time, use a variety of sensory tools to reinforce concepts, and implement strategies that help students manage emotions and develop self-regulation skills. Beyond academics, classrooms emphasize community, confidence, and growth — creating safe spaces where students feel seen, supported, and capable of success on every level.