How We Teach
Evidence-based curriculum
Research shows that neurodivergent and twice-exceptional (2e) learners thrive within an academic setting that combines systematic teaching and project-based learning.
By customizing learning plans for each student, we meet students where they are and teach them the skills they need to succeed.
Systematic teaching helps neurodivergent students by breaking lessons into smaller, manageable parts. Once students master these foundational skills, they serve as a launchpad for developing more-difficult skills.
Systematic teaching
Project-based learning allows students to apply their foundational skills and develop higher-level thinking, reasoning, and communication. After completing each course unit, students work on in-depth investigative projects that enable them to demonstrate their mastery of concepts and skills. These projects help our instructors assess what a student has learned. Parents are invited to attend exhibitions to observe student projects.
Project-based learning
"Our students are bright, creative, sensitive children who struggle in a traditional school setting but thrive in our personalized learning environment."
Social and emotional learning
Nurturing social and emotional learning is a key focus of our curriculum. Our mission is to empower students to realize their individual potential while developing a sense of empathy and acting with social responsibility.
Our liberal arts curriculum embraces the best of progressive educational practices, providing an enriched academic curriculum and a supportive and tolerant community.
We seek to develop analytical and critical thinkers who grasp new ideas and knowledge from a global perspective.
We emphasize:
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Guided, cooperative learning
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Social and emotional skills such as inclusion, empathy, kindness, and diversity
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Connections across academics, such as math with history
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Inquiry-based projects, both short- and long-term
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Positive discipline
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Environmental sustainability