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NEW WAY ACADEMY

AZ · EIN 860215781 · $7.1M rev · operational · www.newwayacademy.org
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New Way Academy is a K-12 private school in Arizona that provides specialized education for students with learning differences. The academy utilizes multisensory teaching methods, evidence-based curricula, and on-site therapies to support academic and social development. It aims to build a strong foundation for long-term learning success and prepare students for post-secondary life.

activities · 17

what they do

direct service · 17
  • After-School and Extracurricular Programs Student Enrichment & Extracurricular Programs
    Offers 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 Programs
    Offers 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 Programs
    Provides all students with a Chromebook equipped with age-appropriate assistive technology tools to support their learning.
  • College and Career Readiness Program College Transition Mentorship
    Provides 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 Organization
    Hosts 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 Organization
    Hosts an annual Fall Kickoff community festival featuring family-friendly activities.
  • Community Engagement Events Community Festival & Event Organization
    Hosts an annual Fall Kickoff community festival with family-friendly activities.
  • Extracurricular and Enrichment Programs Student Enrichment & Extracurricular Programs
    Offers 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 Differences
    Provides 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 Differences
    Provides 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 Facilitation
    Develops relationships with Student Tuition Organizations (STOs) to offer scholarships to students.
  • Scholarship Facilitation
    Develops relationships with various Student Tuition Organizations (STOs) to offer scholarships to students.
  • Specialized Curriculum and Instruction Special Education for Learning Differences
    Offers 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 Differences
    Offers 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 Services
    Offers 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 Services
    Offers on-site speech, language, and occupational therapy services, integrating them into students' daily schedules when appropriate, and providing behavioral and emotional support.
  • Therapeutic Support Services
    Offers 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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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.