Teaching is more than imparting knowledge,
it is inspiring change.
- William Arthur Ward
Teaching is more than imparting knowledge,
it is inspiring change.
- William Arthur Ward
Teaching is more than imparting knowledge,
it is inspiring change.
- William Arthur Ward
Teaching is more than imparting knowledge,
it is inspiring change.
- William Arthur Ward
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Providing education in a safe, nurturing and compassionate environment.
OUR MISSION
OUR STAFF INCLUDES
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Credentialed Educators
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Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)
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Behavior Interventionists
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Speech and Language Therapists
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Occupational Therapists
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Physical Therapists
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Art Instructor
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Music Therapist
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APE Instructor
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Registered and Licensed Vocational Nurses
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Administrators
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OUR MISSION
Providing a safe, nurturing and compassionate environment.
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Our Mission
To help students with autism and other developmental disabilities thrive in their world.
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Our Vision
To be the world leader in providing comprehensive educational care in a safe, nurturing, and compassionate environment.
Our Values
Hover over a value to learn more.
Excellence
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We are life-long learners who strive to provide best-in-class services that help everyone achieve their personal best.
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We are diligent in our pursuit of professionalism in all that we do.
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CONTINUOUS LEARNING & IMPROVEMENT
Respect
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We treat every individual with dignity and sensitivity to ensure responsiveness to their unique needs.
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We consistently embody our values with each other, our students, and the greater community.
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DIGNITY, COMPASSION & EMPATHY
Collaboration
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​We collaborate across all disciplines & community partners to provide students consistency best care possible.
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We collaborate with, educate, & support families to address their needs & goals in their student's educational program.
TOGETHER WE SUCCEED
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Integrity
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We strive to be genuine, transparent and honest across all our daily practices.
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We do the right thing even when it is difficult.
WE DO THE RIGHT THING
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Diversity, Equity
& Inclusion
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We welcome and celebrate all people.
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We believe all individuals should be respected and appreciated as valuable members of the community.
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WE LEARN FROM EACH OTHER
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CASANDRA NGUYEN
Vice-President, Operations
"Our proudest moments come when a parent tells us their child is making behavioral changes they thought were out of reach."