Programs for Learning Differences

Clay County

Lighthouse Christian School

Middleburg, Orange Park www.lighthousechristianschool.net

This private school provides students with smaller class sizes and individualized instruction to help them learn better. Many of their students go on to higher learning institutions.

Seven Bridges School www.sevenbridgesschool.org

With a large range of classes and clubs, this private school in Orange Park caters to students with average to above-average intelligence who have differences in learning styles.

DUVAL COUNTY DUVAL-NORTH

Greenwood School ......................904-726-5000 www.greenwoodjax.org

Greenwood School provides a challenging and supportive education to middle and high school students with learning differences. Through adaptive, multisensory instruction and a positive environment, students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their highest potential in the classroom and beyond.

Jericho School, The www.thejerichoschool.org

This private nonprofit school offers a variety of individual and classroom programs for students with autism and other developmental disabilities to help them reach their full potential.

Lighthouse Christian School

Arlington, Northside www.lighthousechristianschool.net

This private school provides students with smaller class sizes and individualized instruction to help them learn better. Many of their students go on to higher learning institutions.

DUVAL-SOUTH

Alden Road Exceptional Student Center https://dcps.duvalschools.org/ar

Alden Road focuses on creating a positive learning environment that will enable its students to become productive members of the community. Their program promotes self-advocacy, self-determination and self-esteem.

Center Academy

St. Johns Bluff www.centeracademy.com

This private school offers a multitude of specialized programs for students grades four through 12 with learning differences. The school’s small class sizes allow teachers to accommodate each student’s individual learning style.

Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech www.clarkeschools.org/florida/

Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech offers listening and spoken language programs and services for deaf or hard-of-hearing children. They have a hardworking team of hearing professionals who are trained to teach children to listen and speak.

DePaul School of Northeast Florida www.depaulschool.com

The DePaul School has developed specialized curriculums for students between 2nd and 8th grade with dyslexia and related learning differences. Using a multisensory, Orton-Gillingham approach, students can learn in a positive and encouraging manner.

Great Strides School www.greatstridesrehab.com

Great Strides is a comprehensive pediatric rehabilitation facility that provides physical, speech, music and occupational therapies, applied behavior analysis, psychological services, autism evaluations and social skills groups.

Jacksonville School for Autism www.jsakids.org

Employing an “outside of the desk” way of educating, this not-for-profit school prepares students with autism for adulthood through early childhood development, vocational and enrichment programs.

Lighthouse Christian School

Mandarin www.lighthousechristianschool.net

This private school provides students with smaller class sizes and individualized instruction to help them learn better. Many of their students go on to higher learning institutions.

Little Star Center https://littlestarjax.com

This private school and behavior therapy center offers part- and full-time programs that focus on the needs of children ages 2 to 12 who are on the autism spectrum or have other developmental differences.

Mainspring Academy www.mainspringacademy.org

Mainspring Academy provides quality, individualized education in a safe environment for students aged 5 through 22 with intellectual and developmental differences.

Morning Star School www.morningstar-jax.org

Morning Star serves children with learning differences from kindergarten to 12th grade and offers several services including academic instruction, religious courses, physical education and classes in the arts, among others.

North Florida School of Special Education www.northfloridaschool.org

The North Florida School of Special Education serves children and adults from ages 6 to 22 who have intellectual and developmental differences. The school offers an innovative academic and therapeutic environment for students, as well as postgraduate programs including vocation training, internships and more.

DUVAL-WEST

Lighthouse Christian School

Dinsmore, Westside www.lighthousechristianschool.net

This private school provides students with smaller class sizes and individualized instruction to help them learn better. Many of their students go on to higher learning institutions.

Mount Herman Exceptional Student Center https://dcps.duvalschools.org/mhesc

The Mount Herman Exceptional Student Center works with those who have intellectual disabilities from ages 3 to 21. The school focuses on the student’s abilities, which helps foster growth in academics, communication, independent functioning and social skills.

Palm Avenue Exceptional Student Center https://dcps.duvalschools.org/palmavenue

Palm Avenue challenges their students and helps them obtain the skills necessary to lead independent and active lives using enriching and educational real-life experiences within a safe environment.

Nassau County

Lighthouse Christian School

Callahan www.lighthousechristianschool.net

This private school provides students with smaller class sizes and individualized instruction to help them learn better. Many of their students go on to higher learning institutions.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY

Center Academy

St. Johns www.centeracademy.com

This private school offers a multitude of specialized programs for students grades four through 12 with learning differences. The school’s small class sizes allow teachers to accommodate each student’s learning style.

Resources for Stay-atHome Parents

Florida School for the Deaf & the Blind ......................904-827-2200 www.fsdbk12.org

The only school of its kind in the state of Florida, this school serves students with hearing and visual impairments. Fully accredited and tuition-free, it offers K-12th grade classes on campus, as well as a Pre-K early learning center.

The First Coast is full of resources for stay-at-home parents, whether it’s a support group or early learning tools so you can prepare your little ones for school.

Circle of Parents www.circleofparents.org

Division of Early Learning www.floridaearlylearning.com/parents/familyresources

Healthy Families Florida www.healthyfamiliesfla.org

Parent Academy https://dcps.duvalschools.org/parentacademy