Are you considering Great Accomplishments Academy for Autism and ADHD?
GAA is a great environment for students who need a challenge but do not function well in a mainstream setting. Students are taught grade level objectives that are closely correlated with the common core standards.
However, GAA focuses on strengthening the deficits of each student through interventions. It is important to us that students have a strong foundation of the basic skills in order to build on the complicated ones.
Early intervention is key, but it’s never too late to get the help that each student needs.
Is GAA a good fit for my student?
The learning environment at GAA is ideal for the following types of students:
- Students who may thrive in a smaller class setting due to being easily distracted.
- Students who do not perform well on tests benefit because understanding the material is prioritized over heavy testing.
- Students who may get in trouble often due to being a little more talkative, busy, or misunderstood.
- Students with challenges, such as anxieties, self-esteem issues, and other internal struggles, that have impacted their confidence as learners and their social lives.
- Advanced learners who struggle with any of the above matters have also found great success at GAA.
Core Values
- GAA values students and believe that they constitute the core of our mission.
- All students will receive an excellent education based on their individual needs.
- A culture of mutual respect that empowers diverse voices and facilitates dialogue and communication.
- All academics and activities provided to students are an investment to their futures.
- The development of teachers who are proactive, competent, reflective practitioners committed to caring, collaborative and dynamic learning environments.
- Parents are a valued part of the decision making process for their children and the level of learning they receive.
- To meet the diversified needs of our students through multiple delivery mechanisms that address their life realities.
Criteria for Enrollment
Clinical Diagnosis
Students must have a clinical diagnosis of Autism (mild to moderate) and/or ADHD from a mental health DSM 5. At this time, we are unable to provide services for students who have a diagnosis of severe autism or non-verbal. (GAA will allow other developmental disabilities at our discretion.)
Potty Trained
Students enrolled at GAA must be completely potty trained.
Parent Conference
Parents must make an appointment for a Parent Enrollment Conference.
Student Observation
Parents must make an appointment for their child’s Student Observation Testing.
$250 Deposit
To begin the application process, a $250.00 deposit is required. This fee is non-refundable.
Student Enrollment Application
Parents must complete an enrollment application.
Grants and Scholarship Programs
Two scholarship programs are available to North Carolina families, the Opportunity Scholarship program, and the Education Student Accounts (ESA+) program for students with disabilities.
Families may apply to more than one program, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements of each.
Opportunity Scholarship
The Opportunity Scholarship program was created by the North Carolina General Assembly in 2013. Scholarships are awarded based on a family’s household income and can be used to pay the required tuition and fees to attend an eligible private school.
Students must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the Opportunity Scholarship:
- At least 5 years old by August 31 or at least 4 years old by April 16 and approved for Kindergarten according to State guidelines
- Lives in North Carolina
- Has not graduated from high school
- Has not enrolled in a post-secondary institution full-time
Note: Scholarship amount is determined by household income
Education Student Accounts (ESA+) Program
The ESA+ is for North Carolina students with disabilities, including homeschooled students with disabilities. (Students must have an eligibility determination from a North Carolina Individualized Education Program (IEP) dated within the last three years.)
North Carolina’s Education Student Accounts (ESA+) program is available to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Funds may be used to pay tuition and fees for eligible private schools, and for expenses such as speech therapy, tutoring services, and educational technology.
- $9,000 annual award; students with certain designated disabilities may be eligible to receive $17,000 a year
- Families may choose from a variety of learning environments, including private schools, home schools, or co-enrollment
- Eligibility based on documentation of a disability and other program requirements