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HEART OF HOPE ACADEMY
The Heart of Hope Academy is an accredited K-12 specialized educational program designed for children with special needs, emphasizing practical life skills training, social-emotional well-being, and functional academics. Our approach fosters collaboration among teachers, parents, students, therapists, and consultants, creating a comprehensive support network for each child. This collaborative effort is represented in each student’s Person-Centered Plan (PCP), which reflects the student’s, and their team’s, goals for the school year.
We believe in learning through real-life experiences, helping students develop strong, meaningful interpersonal connections. Importance is placed not only on academic learning, but also on creating social-emotional strength. By incorporating various learning modalities, we tailor lessons to each child’s developmental needs and individual processing styles.
Our curriculum emphasizes communication and social-emotional learning, functional academic skills, and community-based learning. Recognizing that every child learns differently, we adapt our teaching methods to ensure concepts are presented in diverse ways. This multi-faceted approach allows students to fully engage with and apply what they learn, ensuring they can transfer their skills into everyday life.
Contact Joi Rachmann at jrachmann@ecvc.org for more information.
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