Junior Academy’s Grades 1–6 program is designed for students who benefit from a small, structured special education school environment with individualized academic and learning support. Our program supports students with learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental differences, and other diverse learning needs.
Students learn at their own pace while receiving the level of support, remediation, enrichment, and challenge they need to achieve academic success, build confidence and develop the essential social and emotional skills to thrive at school and beyond. We meet students where they are and set them up for success.
Our Grades 1–6 program supports students with a range of learning differences and special education needs, including:
Our small class sizes and individualized approach allow teachers to adapt instruction to each student’s learning profile, strengths, and areas of need.
Students receive academic support based on their specific learning needs. This may include targeted, direct instruction and remediation in:
Reading and literacy
Writing and written expression
Mathematics
Executive functioning
Organization and planning
Time management and task completion
Study skills and independent learning
Students who are ready for additional challenges can also receive academic enrichment and opportunities to advance at their own pace.
Junior Academy works collaboratively with families and specialized professionals to support the academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of our students.
Depending on a student’s individual needs and eligibility, services may include ABA therapy , occupational therapy, speech and language support. Our team works together to provide a coordinated approach to student development and well-being.(link to Therapeutic Services)
As students progress through Grades 1–6, we continually evaluate their changing academic, social/emotional and learning needs. We work closely with families to ensure students receive the appropriate individualized learning support as they become more independent learners.
As students approach the next stage of their education, Junior Academy helps families understand their options and plan for a successful transition to the next grade level. As a teaching team, we coordinate transition meetings between the previous and incoming teachers to share valuable strategies, and student-specific information, ensuring a smooth and supportive transition into the new school year