How do I get started- If you have an IEP with the public school and have been in public school in Florida for one year-  You need to be registered by a new for McKay scholarship. Apply for the John McKay Scholarship by filing a letter of intent by visiting www.floridaschoolchoice.org-Print the page with your confirmation number then
call 321 751-1313 for an appointment.

If you are currently using McKay Funds at another private school- You can switch to our school up until August 1. However spaces are limited it is advised to make the switch as soon as possible.

A+ Academy is dedicated to students of all abilities as well as children with special needs to reach their greatest potential. We identify skill competencies and skill deficits through assessment, and then develop an individualized plan for teaching specific objectives. As the child progresses, opportunities to expand instruction to group and community environments, including interaction with typical peers, are provided and incorporated into the child's program. Experienced, competent and compassionate instructors then implement teaching/behavioral procedures to increase skill competencies of the child within the classroom environment. Data is regularly collected and analyzed in order to determine whether or not teaching/behavioral procedures have been effective. Our instructors have several years of experience providing instruction to children with learning disabilities of all kinds. They utilize their training in Linda Mood Bell language and reading interventions, TEACCH methodology, RDI (relationship development for developmentally delayed), ABA and technology based educational programs to have a well rounded approach to meet the students individual needs. They receive supervision and training from our own BCBA and continuing education is a priority.
      private contract
For`Autism
§         Teaching of communication and relational skills within their daily/weekly schedule (PEC's or sign language
       if needed)
§         Education plans based on individual needs according to ABLL's for language delayed students
§          Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and behavior reduction plans

Research shows that a students quality of life and functional skills are dramatically affected by having educational rehabilitation. The ability to learn is increased when programs like DLS Tomatis are offered. Our curriculum provides step-by-step skill-building to strengthen each student's abilities. Students spend part of each day in class learning new skills directly from the teacher and practice these skills with teaching assistants in a group setting. Our methods have been carefully developed to deliver superior care and heightened learning opportunities for each child we serve. To that end, our services complement the goals of our program by teaching students though real world experiences and strategies that are essential to physical, cognitive and psychological growth.

One of the goals of our program is to utilize strong and effective special education programs that allow students to feel confident and competent in their environment in order to maximize their full potential.  We accomplish that goal through:

	Education plan based on individual needs and accomplishments (according to the ABLLS for those needing emphasis on language skills)
	The opportunity for students to receive intensive instruction while in the least restrictive setting possible
	Sensory intervention opportunities within educational environment
	Ongoing supervision by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
	Access to A+ Academy  comprehensive educational curriculum options for all core subjects-reading, language arts, math, science and history.
	Opportunities to improve their skills in both individual and group instruction
	Daily opportunities for instruction in social skills with typical peers
	Cognitive Training in a state-of-the-art, high-quality intervention program for a specialized population of students
	Individualized reward system with daily reports of accomplishments and behaviors if requested
	Additional services from speech, VBT and OT specialists, as well as paraprofessionals in order to serve the children’s individual needs. (Check below for insurance coverage)
	Speech/OT referrals are available for intensives and ongoing therapy with for CP / Autism / Sensory Integration needs

The physical and psychological well being of our students is of paramount importance.  The primary focus of their program is to teach skills that will allow the students to successfully transition into a higher-level educational environment where they will continue to acquire important skills. Therefore, the emphasis of their program would be to develop language and other educational skills that will allow the students to readily acquire a variety of new foundational skills that will eliminate need for intensive or direct instruction. 

Our intensive intervention/prevention curriculums are designed to decrease the gap between performance and ability in all areas of study at a more rapid rate that direct instruction. SRA soft script interventions are scientifically researched, field tested and are proven to be more effective at preparing even a lower functioning student for more independent learning. Adequate and systematic repetition from spiraling curriculum or though the use of technology, builds the foundational prerequisite skills and concepts needed to succeed and move into a more independent peer group.  Computerized Academics are available for those with writing difficulties.

Our program also offers unique strategies that can be adjusted to meet the educational and sensory needs of each individual student. Our educational rehabilitation, weighted vests, ABA/VBT, sensory interventions, social skill programs, cognitive training and supplements all work together to avert the need prescription medication in most cases. Social skills training will be broken down into individual steps so that students can learn how to better interact with others.  Integrating the  A+ Academy educational rehab programs assist  in developing the processing skills to improve their ability learn and function in their educational setting and in life. 

Most of the children in this program feel out of sync in the regular classroom. Yet this program makes them feel like they fit right in. Sensory difficulties interfere with the way they process information about the world around them. Difficulties integrating sound, taste, touch, smell, movement, proprioceptive (body awareness) and visual input can lead to difficulties in learning, developing fine motor skills and play skills, and completing self-care tasks. It can affect how a child pays attention, how active they are, their organizational skills, coordination, and social/emotional issues. These children need sensory strategies available to them in their educational environment in order to succeed.

***SRA curriculum may be used to provide more intensive instruction.  SRA curriculum is designed to provide intensive support and instruction for interventions that will help close the gaps in their learning and strengthen their foundation for future learning. 

Language for Learning, Kaleidoscope reading and language arts intervention package, Horizons Phonics, Saxon Math,  multi-sensory approaches to science and history are some curriculum options. The newest multi-sensory math intervention program, SRA'S Building Blocks Math Program, can also be used. It provides cutting edge targeted activities that build foundational math skills in a format that will easily engage a student for core conceptual understanding.

Our NEW WOW Classroom opens in 2008- Hands on format with all subject areas for Elementary levels of learning CLICK HERE

    
            Our Sensory Area with Ball Pit            Megan using music and movement as a sensory break
The following services can be acquired:

§         Choice of One IHA Premium Services with a 255 matrix
          ****Rebuilding the brain is essential to maximizing potential-Tomatis improves the quality of life as well as progress
                 in other therapies. Read up on this incredible program-not offered anywhere else in Brevard County
          1. Bone Conduction TLP Tomatis-1/2 hour daily-10 weeks program-one week break in-between cycles
          2. DLS Tomatis at half price- A typical program involves 23-30 sessions of 1 hour and 20 minutes
               each, with one or two 3-week breaks in the middle. Sessions occur 2-3 times per week. The entire
               program, including the 3-week break(s), is usually completed within a 3-4 month period. In July of 2007 DLS will release a
               vestibular/visual activities kit so that those systems can be stimulated simultaneous to the auditory.  As you can imagine, this is more
               effective than traditional auditory stimulation.
               ***(Swiss-made equipment - which never met the approval of Dr. Tomatis, is often faulty and the sound
            quality of the old metallic tapes leave much to be desired. Despite the high price for the Swiss
               equipment it's effectiveness is less than our home programs. It takes over 100 hours of listening to get the same results as DLS
               Tomatis takes 40 hours to produce.) 
          3. Applied Behavior Analysis services guided by current research and data collection
          4. Reduced rate neurofeedback or coached cognitive training- Cathy or Russ-private contract-
              Nicole Some insurance may be applied For more info on premium services click here      
§         Additional emphasis on skills needed for success in school and in daily life
§         Procedures for contriving the child's motivation and using that motivation to increase  probability of desirable outcomes 
§        Reading and Language groups
§        Sensory motor activities for contriving motivation
§        Opportunity for socialization with typical children
§      Computerized Academics are available for those with writing difficulties
§       Full curriculum that has been accepted for accreditation as well as entrance to colleges all over the world
§     Social skill groups, life skills, (college preparation programs starting at second grade)
§     Educational Rehabilitation for improving brain power where they are academic struggles

Extra Behavioral Services by Christi Reed-BCABA-She has been a special education instructor's consultant and is qualified to supervise our ABA's. She consults with our instructors on a weekly basis. She utilizes both behavior and motivational plans to contrive academic success. She designs the educational plans for our less verbal children.

Classroom for CP and Developmental Delays

College and Career Preparation for Jr. And Sr. High

Home School Support

Tuition and Additional Services Fees

Dyslexia Services

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