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How NewHope Academy’s DVS Program Builds Executive Functioning and Independence

By |2025-01-10T07:57:49-05:00January 8th, 2025|NewHope Academy|

Preparing Students for Life: When a student struggles in school and at home, the ripple effects are felt throughout the entire family. Parents often describe feeling stuck, unsure how to help their child succeed, and searching for a place where their student can feel supported, nurtured, and hopeful. At NewHope Academy, we understand how overwhelming this time can be. Our mission is to provide students with the tools they need to overcome their challenges and thrive, both academically and personally. NewHope Academy serves students in grades 6-12 who often “slip through the cracks” in traditional educational settings. [...]

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Exponential Growth: An Interview with Pierson L., Class of 2023-24

By |2025-01-06T10:08:54-05:00January 3rd, 2025|NewHope Academy|

Interview with Pierson L., Class of 2023-24: Pierson L., a recent graduate of NewHope Academy, reflects on his transformative journey at NHA, where he overcame personal challenges, built self-confidence, and discovered a passion for astronomy. Pierson’s story is one of resilience, curiosity, and ambition. Here’s a look at how NewHope played a pivotal role in shaping his future and fueling his aspirations.   Q: How did NHA help you overcome your challenges during your time at the school? Pierson: When I first came to NewHope Academy, I was in a downward spiral, getting worse day by day. [...]

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Making Private Education Possible

By |2024-12-26T13:29:23-05:00December 5th, 2024|Lexington Life Academy|

For Passion Hernandez, a lead assistant teacher at Lexington Life Academy-South Mountain, the school isn’t just a workplace – it’s a lifeline for her and her 9-year-old daughter, Serenity. Serenity, who is nonverbal and an eloper (a common behavior for children with autism is to run or wander away from caregivers or secure locations; this is called elopement), experienced an upsetting incident at her previous school. Passion knew she needed a different option. Her search for a school specialized for children on the autism spectrum led her to Lexington four years ago. Today, as both a staff member and [...]

High Road Schools of Illinois

By |2024-11-26T16:01:38-05:00November 26th, 2024|

Serving students, districts and families in Illinois Our Schools & Classrooms Across the State Our Schools Accepting students from school districts at our standalone schools across the state. Special Education Schools  High Road School of Belvidere Garden Prairie, IL High Road School of Bloomington Bloomington, IL High Road School of Darien Hoffman Estates, IL High Road School of Hoffman Estates Hoffman Estates, IL High Road School of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, IL High Road School of Naperville Naperville, IL High Road School of [...]

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Lancaster Area Schools Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

By |2024-10-24T16:58:26-04:00October 24th, 2024|Blog, Buehrle Academy|

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Buehrle Academy hosted a special event bringing students together to honor the rich history and culture of Hispanic and Latino communities. The day was filled with exciting activities including bingo and history trivia, led by social studies teacher Mr. Falcone. As part of the celebration and lesson of the day, students researched and presented on various countries, deepening their understanding and appreciation of Hispanic heritage. Students and teachers also enjoyed delicious meals highlighting authentic Latin dishes prepared by Gran Sabor Latino Restaurant in Lancaster City. The menu featured empanadas, rice and beans, papas rellenas and [...]

The Importance of Executive Functioning Skills: How NewHope Academy Prepares Students for Life Beyond School

By |2024-10-18T14:24:02-04:00October 18th, 2024|NewHope Academy|

At NewHope Academy (NHA), we work with students who are bright, talented, and capable of achieving great things in college and beyond. However, many of our students face internal challenges that make success difficult, including struggles with executive functioning. We provide services for students in grades 6-12, along with a transition program for young adults, helping them overcome these obstacles and reach their full potential. Located in Arlington Heights, IL, we are proud to offer a nurturing environment that focuses on both academic growth and personal development—and we are currently enrolling new students. Mentor Classes: Building Daily Habits Our students [...]

High Road School of Darien

By |2025-01-13T11:02:14-05:00September 3rd, 2024|

High Road School of Darien High Road School of Darien provides services for children and adolescents (ages 5-14, grades K-8) with academic and behavioral needs. We believe students reach their highest potential in safe and structured environments that afford them a strong sense of security, a positive attitude toward learning, and incentives for appropriate behavior. Each classroom will have no more than 10 students, allowing individualized instruction for each student, delivered in a structured rotational model. Some of the emotional and behavioral issues, as well as other disabilities, we embrace in our schools include: Emotional Disability Specific Learning Disability Speech [...]

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Arien’s High Road Journey

By |2024-06-13T15:00:42-04:00June 13th, 2024|Blog, High Road School: Hartford CT (High School)|

Table of Contents Academic gains Ready for success beyond the High Road School Finding the right educational setting for a child with special needs can be an exhaustive search. Ashley Negron, the mother of Arien, knows this all too well. From the time Arien was just 3 years old, Ashley found herself struggling to get him the support he needed at school. Frustrated and wanting only the best for her son, Ashley decided to enroll him in the High Road School of Hartford, a decision that came with mixed emotions. "I didn’t [...]

Register NewHope Academy

By |2024-10-02T15:34:35-04:00June 5th, 2024|

NewHope Academy is a therapeutic day school serving internalizing students in need of additional support. Since its inception, hundreds of students have utilized our program, with many returning to their home schools full-time and achieving success in college.  Who Does NewHope Academy Serve?  NewHope Academy serves internalizing students with average to above-average intelligence who face social, emotional, and executive functioning challenges. These students benefit from the personalized academic and therapeutic support provided by NewHope's dedicated staff.  Our Junior High and High School program supports students in grades 6-12 with Emotional Disabilities, Autism, Learning Disability, [...]

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Sierra School of San Diego’s NFAR Grant Winner!

By |2024-02-13T11:00:48-05:00February 13th, 2024|Sierra Academy: San Diego|

The Occupational Therapy department at the Sierra School of San Diego has attained the National Foundation for Autism Research (NFAR) grant, aimed at supporting educators and therapists working with individuals with Autism. This grant will fund an upgrade for the therapy mats in the Motor Lab, ensuring safety of students during direct OT treatment sessions and student’s sensory regulation breaks. During these sessions students utilize the therapy mats to practice motor skills and engage in sensory activities, laying the foundation for successful participation in daily activities in the classroom environment. The replacement of these mats with [...]