ABOUT US
THIS IS WHO WE ARE
What makes our school so great? First, of the 70+ students enrolled, over 92% are neurodivergent, with more than 75% diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Second, our non-traditional classrooms provide these students with what they need to learn and succeed. Too often, traditional school settings try to put a square peg into a round hole. But at Oak Creek Academy, we understand that every child is unique and learns differently! We hope you decide to join our family at OCA!
OUR PHILOSOPHY
It is the belief of Oak Creek Academy that EVERY child deserves a high-quality academic program that addresses the social-emotional, language, cognitive, and physical aspects of a student’s development. Using a research-based curriculum and both formal and informal assessments, effective teaching practices are implemented to fit the individual child. We further believe that the aspects of a student’s identity, including race, religion, language, family structure, political beliefs, and heritage play a significant role in our program and are incorporated into our curriculum. We invite all parents and members of the community to actively participate and share information with us.
KEY FEATURES
Our classrooms feature low student-to-teacher ratios and are taught by highly qualified teachers and paraprofessionals. Students are taught using individualized and differentiated instruction methods using an array of curricula. Our student body is made up of all students: neurotypical, gifted/talented, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and any other ability a student may have. With lower student-to-teacher ratios, one-on-one and small-group instruction are common practices. Support from 40+ therapists is also available if needed to support student learning in the classroom. Therapists, teachers, and parents all collaborate to enhance the success of each student.