activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 17
- After-School and Extracurricular Programs Student Enrichment & Extracurricular ProgramsOffers a variety of after-school programs and extracurricular activities including sports, leadership, community service, arts, social clubs, competitive sports, and interest-based clubs, along with thematic field trips and an annual musical.
- After-School and Extracurricular Programs Student Enrichment & Extracurricular ProgramsOffers a variety of after-school programs and extracurricular activities including sports, leadership, community service, arts, social clubs, competitive sports, and interest-based clubs.
- Assistive Technology Provision Student Technology Access ProgramsProvides all students with a Chromebook equipped with age-appropriate assistive technology tools to support their learning.
- College and Career Readiness Program College Transition MentorshipProvides a Scholars’ Program, independent study, a college readiness elective, post-secondary education advising, guided career exploration, career assessments, and independent living advice, including annual transition meetings for high school students.
- Community Engagement Events Community Festival & Event OrganizationHosts an annual Fall Kickoff community festival featuring family-friendly activities such as a petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting, bingo, cake walk, silent auction, and food.
- Community Engagement Events Community Festival & Event OrganizationHosts an annual Fall Kickoff community festival featuring family-friendly activities.
- Community Engagement Events Community Festival & Event OrganizationHosts an annual Fall Kickoff community festival with family-friendly activities.
- Extracurricular and Enrichment Programs Student Enrichment & Extracurricular ProgramsOffers a variety of after-school and extracurricular activities including sports, leadership, community service, arts, social clubs, competitive sports, and interest-based clubs, along with thematic field trips and an annual musical.
- K-12 Education for Students with Learning Differences Special Education for Learning DifferencesProvides a K-12 educational program for students with learning differences, offering a curriculum aligned with Arizona State standards, individualized remediation in core subjects, and a high school program exceeding US Department of Education graduation requirements.
- K-12 Education for Students with Learning Differences Special Education for Learning DifferencesProvides K-12 education for students with learning differences, offering a curriculum aligned with Arizona State standards, individualized remediation, and a high school program exceeding US Department of Education graduation requirements.
- Scholarship FacilitationDevelops relationships with Student Tuition Organizations (STOs) to offer scholarships to students.
- Scholarship FacilitationDevelops relationships with various Student Tuition Organizations (STOs) to offer scholarships to students.
- Specialized Curriculum and Instruction Special Education for Learning DifferencesOffers a multi-sensory curriculum in phonics, reading, writing, math, and STEM, along with intensive remediation for individual needs, and opportunities for creative and physical activities like writing, photography, digital media, woodworking, and visual arts.
- Specialized Curriculum and Instruction Special Education for Learning DifferencesOffers a multi-sensory curriculum in phonics, reading, writing, math, and STEM, along with intensive remediation for individual needs, and opportunities for students to explore passions through creative and physical activities.
- Therapeutic Support ServicesOffers on-site speech, language, and occupational therapy services, integrating them into students' daily schedules when appropriate and providing individualized behavioral and emotional support.
- Therapeutic Support ServicesOffers on-site speech, language, and occupational therapy services, integrating them into students' daily schedules when appropriate, and providing behavioral and emotional support.
- Therapeutic Support ServicesOffers on-site speech, language, and occupational therapy services, integrating them into students' daily schedules when appropriate, and provides behavioral and emotional support to students.
strategies · 19
how they think
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- Campus Design for Social-Emotional Development social-emotional-development-through-environment-designThe organization prioritizes social interaction in childhood development by intentionally designing a campus environment that fosters student connections and friendships beyond academic settings, thereby supporting social-emotional growth.
- Creative and Hands-On Learning creative_and_hands-on_learningThe organization integrates creative and hands-on learning across multiple disciplines to support student expression and engagement throughout the school day.
- Creative and Hands-on Learning creative_and_hands-on_learningThe organization integrates creative and hands-on learning across multiple disciplines to support student expression and engagement throughout the school day.
- Creative and Hands-on Learning creative_and_hands-on_learningThe organization integrates creative and hands-on learning across multiple disciplines to support student expression and engagement during the school day.
- Early Intervention for Learning Differences early_interventionThe organization focuses on early intervention for children with learning differences, believing that this approach provides a strong foundation for long-term learning success and reduces frustration.
- Early Intervention for Learning Differences early_interventionThe organization emphasizes early intervention for children with learning differences, believing that this approach provides a strong foundation for long-term learning success and reduces frustration.
- Evidence-Based and Multisensory Instruction evidence_based_instructionThe organization utilizes research-based instructional methods, including multisensory techniques and specialized interventions, informed by insights into learning and brain function, to promote intellectual growth, problem-solving, and confidence, particularly for students with learning differences.
- Evidence-Based and Multisensory Instruction for Learning Differences evidence_based_instructionThe organization utilizes research-based instructional methods, including multisensory teaching techniques and specialized interventions, informed by insights into learning and brain function. This approach is designed to promote intellectual growth, problem-solving, logical reasoning, and confidence, particularly for students with learning differences, and optimizes brain plasticity in younger students.
- Evidence-Based and Multisensory Instruction for Learning Differences evidence_based_instructionThe organization utilizes research-based instructional methods, including multisensory teaching techniques and specialized interventions, informed by insights into learning and brain function. This approach is designed to promote intellectual growth, problem-solving, logical reasoning, and confidence, particularly for students with learning differences, and to optimize brain plasticity in younger students.
- Family-School Collaboration and Community Engagement family_school_collaborationThe organization collaborates with families to support student development in organizational skills, social competence, and academic success. It also uses large-scale community gatherings to foster school and family engagement, creating a supportive ecosystem for students.
- Family-School Collaboration and Community Engagement family_school_collaborationThe organization actively collaborates with families to support student development in organizational skills, social competence, and academic success, and uses large-scale community gatherings to foster engagement between the school and families.
- Holistic Student Development and Support holistic_educationThe organization focuses on developing enduring skills and a deep love for learning beyond academic content, supporting student development through integrated behavioral, emotional, and academic assessment services. This includes fostering a motivational environment, emphasizing social interaction, and tailoring curriculum to individual student needs while maintaining a "whole school experience."
- Holistic Student Development and Support holistic_educationThe organization focuses on developing enduring skills and a deep love for learning beyond academic content, providing integrated behavioral, emotional, and academic assessment services. This approach supports student development comprehensively, fostering a motivational environment that encourages engagement and personal growth.
- Inclusive Education and Positive School Climate inclusive_educationThe organization fosters sustainable change to improve school climate by embracing diversity and practicing inclusion in the educational experience for both students and staff.
- Inclusive Education and Tailored Curriculum inclusive_educationThe organization fosters sustainable change to improve school climate by embracing diversity and practicing inclusion for students and staff. It also tailors the curriculum to individual student needs while maintaining a "whole school experience."
- Individualized and Holistic Admissions Review individualized_admissions_reviewThe organization individualizes its admissions process, conducting a comprehensive review of each student's profile to determine if their specific needs, including comorbidities of learning challenges, anxiety, and depression, can be met by the school's support services. This ensures appropriate placement and support for prospective students.
- Individualized and Holistic Student Support holistic_student_supportThe organization provides comprehensive support tailored to individual student needs, encompassing academic, behavioral, and emotional development, and uses a careful review process to ensure the school can meet these needs, especially for students with co-occurring learning challenges, anxiety, and depression.
- Social-Emotional Development through Environmental Design and Extracurriculars social-emotional-development-through-environment-designThe organization prioritizes social interaction in childhood development by designing a campus environment that fosters student connections and friendships beyond academic settings. It also emphasizes social interaction and engagement through extracurricular activities to develop social skills alongside academic growth.
- Social-Emotional Development through Environmental and Activity Design social_emotional_development_through_environment_designThe organization prioritizes social interaction and engagement by designing a campus environment and offering extracurricular activities that foster student connections, friendships, and the development of social skills alongside academic growth.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
High School Program
Standards-aligned curriculum promoting intellectual growth, problem-solving, and confidence, with multisensory techniques, extracurricular activities, and post-secondary advising.
Junior High Program
Curriculum for 7th and 8th-grade students aligned with Arizona State standards, providing intensive interventions, rigorous instruction, and support for organizational skills and social competence.
Lower School Program
Early education experience for K-6 students focusing on evidence-based instruction, multi-sensory curriculum, and assistive technology, with integrated therapies.
Scholars' Program
Program for high school students offering independent study, college readiness electives, post-secondary education advising, and career exploration.
Support Services
On-site speech, language, and occupational therapy, behavioral and emotional support, and academic strength/weakness insight for students.
relationships · 9
who they work with
- Arizona Association of Independent Schools (AAIS) Partner
- Arizona Department of Education Government — New Way Academy is accredited through them by Cognia and approved by their Exceptional Student Services Division.
- Children’s Services Network (CSN) Network — New Way Academy actively participates in this organization.
- Cognia Partner — Accredits New Way Academy through the Arizona Department of Education.
- First Place Phoenix Partner — Affiliated with New Way Academy.
- International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Network — New Way Academy actively participates in this organization.
- Maricopa Community Colleges Partner — Partners with New Way Academy for an upper school transition program for high school students.
- National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Network — New Way Academy actively participates in this national organization.
- Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC) Partner — Affiliated with New Way Academy.