named programs · 5 · from sources
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.
activities · 13 groups
what they do
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After-School & Extracurricular Enrichment Programs 6 activities
- After-School and 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.
- After-School and 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 ProgramsOffers a variety of after-school programs and extracurricular activities including sports, leadership, community service, arts, social clubs, competitive sports, and interest-based clubs.
- Extracurricular and Enrichment ProgramsOffers a variety of after-school programs and extracurricular activities including sports, leadership, community service, arts, social clubs, competitive sports, thematic field trips, and interest-based clubs.
- Extracurricular and Enrichment 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.
- Offer after-school and extracurricular programsOperates after-school programs in sports, leadership, community service, arts, and electives. Offers extracurricular activities including school dances, social clubs, competitive sports (swim, flag football, spirit squad), interest-based clubs, and thematic field trips such as an annual musical.
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School Community Events & Family Nights 5 activities
- Community Engagement EventsHosts an annual Fall Kickoff community festival with family-friendly activities.
- Community Engagement EventsHosts 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 EventsHosts an annual Fall Kickoff community festival featuring family-friendly activities.
- Community Engagement and EventsHosts an annual Fall Kickoff community festival with family-friendly activities.
- Host annual community and student engagement eventsHosts 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. Also organizes an annual musical and school-wide social events.
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Specialized Academic & Enrichment Curriculum 5 activities
- Multi-Sensory Curriculum and Core SubjectsDelivers a daily schedule that includes core academic subjects (math, reading, writing, social studies, health, tech, STEM) and special classes (P.E., art, mindfulness), utilizing a multi-sensory curriculum for phonics, reading, writing, math, and STEM.
- Multi-Sensory Curriculum and RemediationOffers a multi-sensory curriculum in phonics, reading, writing, math, and STEM, along with intensive remediation for individual needs in core academic subjects.
- Provide individualized academic and therapeutic supportOffers individualized remediation in reading, attention, and comprehension, along with a multi-sensory curriculum in phonics, reading, writing, math, and STEM. Integrates speech, language, occupational, and reading therapies into daily schedules for qualifying students at no additional cost, based on individual needs.
- Specialized Curriculum and InstructionOffers 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.
- Specialized Curriculum and InstructionOffers 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.
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Needs-Based Educational Financial Aid 4 activities
- Partner with Student Tuition Organizations for scholarshipsDevelops relationships with various Student Tuition Organizations (STOs) to offer scholarship opportunities for students.
- 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.
- Scholarship FacilitationDevelops relationships with Student Tuition Organizations (STOs) to offer scholarships to students.
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Integrated Special Education & Therapy 4 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.
- 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.
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Accreditation & Certification Acquisition 3 activities
- AccreditationReceived accreditation from Cognia through the Arizona Department of Education in March 2025.
- AccreditationReceived accreditation from Cognia through the Arizona Department of Education in March 2025.
- Maintain institutional accreditationMaintains accreditation through Cognia, recognized by the Arizona Department of Education, with accreditation status confirmed in March 2025.
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Device Distribution for Education 3 activities
- Assistive Technology ProvisionProvides all students with a Chromebook equipped with age-appropriate assistive technology tools to support their learning.
- Assistive Technology ProvisionProvides all students with a Chromebook equipped with age-appropriate assistive technology tools to support their learning.
- Distribute assistive technology to studentsProvides all students with a Chromebook equipped with age-appropriate assistive technology tools to support learning.
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College and Career Readiness Coaching 3 activities
- College and Career Readiness ProgramProvides 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.
- College and Career Readiness ProgramProvides a Scholars’ Program, independent study, a college readiness elective, post-secondary education advising, guided career exploration, career assessments, independent living advice, and annual transition meetings for high school students.
- Support student college and career readinessOffers a Scholars’ Program, independent study, college readiness electives, post-secondary education advising, guided career exploration, career assessments, and independent living advice. Conducts annual transition meetings for high school students involving students, parents, and staff to develop future plans.
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Specialized Private Day Schools for Students with Disabilities 3 activities
- K-12 Education for Students with 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.
- K-12 Education for Students with 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.
- K-12 Education for Students with 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.
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Visual Arts Instruction & Workshops 1 activity
- Enable student creative and physical explorationProvides students with opportunities to explore and share their passions through creative and physical activities including writing, photography, digital media, woodworking, visual arts, and physical education.
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Student Enrollment & Admissions Management 1 activity
- Facilitate student admissions and enrollmentAccepts applications for grades K-12 for the upcoming school year and offers enrollment with limited capacity based on academic needs. Requires up-to-date documentation and evaluations to inform admissions decisions.
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Youth Volunteer Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Recognize student academic achievementRecognizes high-achieving students, such as awarding the Principal’s Award to a student who achieved a 4.0 GPA.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Deliver specialized K-12 education programProvides a comprehensive educational program for students in grades K-12, including a curriculum aligned with Arizona State standards for middle school and a high school program that exceeds U.S. Department of Education graduation requirements. The program includes core academic subjects (math, reading, writing, social studies, health, tech, STEM) and special classes such as physical education, art, and mindfulness.
- Provide behavioral and emotional support servicesProvides behavioral and emotional support to students and assists in identifying academic strengths and weaknesses as part of the educational program.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$7.07M
Contributions & grants$547K8%
Program service revenue$6.49M92%
Investment income$34K0%
Other revenue$-184
expenses
Total expenses$7.43M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$5.34M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.71M
Cash$2.26M
Investments$3.55M
Liabilities$1.14M
Net assets$5.56M
Liquid reserves9.4 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -19.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBEY ROSS | Executive Dir. | 40 | $160K |
| MICHAEL WALKER | Head of School | 40 | $156K |
| JILL FACON | Secretary | 40 | $58K |
board members · 12
- ADAM BROOKS — Director
- BRETT BERNSTEIN — Director
- CRAIG WEISS — Vice Chairman
- CYNTHIA BOWERS — Director
- DAN KRAVETS — Director
- DEBORAH CONTI — Director
- ERIC SHAEFER — Chairman
- JENNY CHO GREEN — Director
- JON HULBURD — Director
- JOSE PENALOSA — Director
- KARLA REYNOLDS — Director
- STEPHANIE LA LOGGIA — Treasurer
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.