"We are a specialized ABA school that supports learners who have academic, physical, emotional or developmental challenges. We provide a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where students feel welcomed. Our dedicated professional and compassionate staff are trained in ABA principles and IBI programming. We guide our learners to reach their highest potential using evidence based curriculum, individualized programming and best practices. For students not yet ready for group learning we offer IBI therapy and tutoring."
We meet our students where they are academically and socially, teaching them the skills needed for success. We look at each student’s strengths and needs to create IEPs, helping to build skills at the student’s pace. We are adept at accommodating existing Ontario curriculum and learning expectations. We provide academic and transitional classes and integrated ABLLS-r programming to better meet each student’s unique needs. We accentuate the positive and pride ourselves on building affirming relationships with our students, helping them gain self-esteem and the motivation to work and thrive. We offer small classrooms where instructors can cater to each child’s needs. We teach crucial emotional regulation and self-care skills. We have a large, multi-disciplinary trained staff and have built partnerships with community agencies to provide enriching experiences for our students. We provide IBI services & summer camp programs for those interested in yearlong learning opportunities.
At Phoenix Private Academy we maintain an inclusive, child-centred approach. We work closely with parents and take pride in providing consistent communication through agendas, updates and meetings as needed. We are a small school that maintains a very low student to adult ratio. We tailor our classrooms and programs to accommodate unique student needs, providing individualized education plans and behavioural support. Using Direct Instruction, students are at taught by their skill level, rather than by their chronological age or grade level. Our multi-team approach includes an onsite clinical team to support our students' academic, social and. behavioural needs as well as provide support to our educational team. Each day, time is dedicated in the schedule to social skills, academic and physical development. Our students thrive on positive reinforcement through a token economy and enjoy a variety of enriching extra curricular activities. Ongoing upgrading provides best practices!
Following a recent rebranding, we now offer regular school programming and clinical services for our special needs students. We cater to multiple exceptionalities ranging from Communication (ASD, Language Impairment), Intellectual (Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Gifted and Down’s), Social Emotional (ADHD, Anxiety) and Multiple (any combination of exceptionalities). Building on our history of working with exceptional children, it has been evident that a variety of programming is needed to best address the unique needs of our students. As a result, we now provide academic and transition classes (applied), hands-on life skills, one to one IBI, ABLLS-r integration, PEAK, tutoring, SMT, NET, social programming and before & after school care. To assist families, we provide parent coaching, student counselling and SLP & OT services can take place on site. With the expansion of our programming, our team has grown. We have a large, multi-disciplinary team with a variety of competencies.
Students who:
• do not benefitting from mainstream schooling
• have academic, physical, emotional, developmental challenges, multiple exceptionalities, or giftedness
• have been bullied or are behind in their learning
• neurodivergent learners who require support to learn important life, social and/or behavioural skills
• need more guidance for emotional regulation or help to catch up with the curriculum
• would benefit from social programs, peer/group integration, one to one support, or attention to thrive
• thrive in small group or 1 to 1 settings
• need EA support in the classroom
• benefit from IBI therapy, ABLLS-r integration, clinical support services, and tutoring
• require accommodations of the Ontario curriculum or adaptations/modifications of the learning environment using individualized programming
• have potential for academic growth when provided with a supportive environment and in need of a warm, inclusive, comforting place to learn
Phoenix Private Academy specializes in educating children with academic, behavioural and social-emotional exceptionalities.
Our school is not ideal for students who progress well in the mainstream system, who thrive independently and do not require additional support. Our approach includes the explicit teaching of social and adaptive skills within a structured environment and larger community. "It takes a village to raise a child." At Phoenix we believe in working collaboratively with families. Parents need to be willing to work jointly with our educational and clinical team, share their insights, accept staff recommendations and believe in the science of ABA. In addition, parents need to prioritize and help facilitate student learning goals and overall progress. Meaningful progress needs time and consistency. We are not set up to work with severely aggressive students, medically fragile students (very high medical needs) and those with a high level of self-injurious behaviours.
Phoenix has small class sizes, a very low student to adult ratio and utilizes specialized, individualized programming. Our well trained, compassionate and professional educational and clinician teams provide a supportive, inclusive environment. Our school provides the best of both worlds - a school and a clinical approach to learning. Parents value our diverse program offerings including group ABA learning, one to one IBI therapy, tutoring sessions and varied classroom structures that address student needs. Our students benefit from developmentally appropriate core academic programming, STEM activities, financial literacy and coding classes, indigenous studies, DPA, weekly gym classes, yoga and swimming, field trips, enriched arts program, and extracurricular activities that add to their development. Our school has a wealth of resources and professionals available to make a positive difference in our students’ lives. We provide an inclusive, caring and student focused environment.
Phoenix is known in Ottawa for our ABA principles and the success of our students. New families often voice relief that they have found the right program for their child. Students quickly feel welcomed, content and included. Parents appreciate a high level of communication with staff. We work in partnership with parents to meet student needs. Phoenix is the preferred choice of families seeking an ABA school that provides evidence-based curriculum, best practices and specialized, individualize programming. We are known as a small school that provides a warm, caring, inclusive learning environment. Our professional, well trained staff cares about their students and work tirelessly to accommodate or adapt curriculum to make it accessible and meaningful for our students. Students enjoy access to our fun, educational summer programming and extra curricular activities during the school year.
• We are an ABA school utilizing a multidisciplinary, team-oriented approach.
• Enrolment is ongoing, with timely assessments, a 1 hour of free screening & individualized education plans implemented promptly.
• Our dedicated and highly trained staff invest their expertise to help each student reach their full potential.
• Student needs are addressed efficiently, with supports put in place as quickly as possible.
• We emphasize the development of social skills and independent coping strategies.
• Core subjects are delivered through evidence-based DI, tailored to each learner.
• Curriculum is adapted to meet individual student needs.
• Low teacher-to-student ratios effectively support learning.
• A range of program options and service models are available to support student success: group ABA instruction, IBI therapy, SMT, EA support, and counselling.
• Our collaborative team approach ensures students receive the comprehensive level of support they require.
Fun engaging extracurriculars
Parents say Phoenix is just the learning environment that they have been searching for. We support students by offering a positive, inclusive and understanding learning environment where students flourish. Parents notice the difference we make in their child’s life. We reduce uncertainty and support student’s long-term development and educational goals. Students have access to Ontario curriculum with meaningful accommodations and adaptations. We emphasize character development, social skills/integration, and self-regulation to eliminate barriers to learning and overall progress. We offer a life skills program, virtual high school credits/entry level support. We deliver fun programming with engaging extracurricular activities (field trips, summer camp, Scouts, piano lessons, weekly swimming). Parents benefit from the expertise of our clinical team who provide student & parental supports. Some funding and insurance can be applied towards clinical services to help offset costs.
Our school recently underwent a full rebranding. Program options have expanded to address student needs and parental requests. We now offer both academic and applied school programming (Grades 1-8) and an IBI integrated Kindergarten program. On-site clinical services are available for our special needs students and their families. We offer virtual high school credits, individualized entry level high school learning support, tutoring, student counselling, class readiness IBI therapy, Dyslexia programming, parent coaching, social groups courses, in-home/virtual Homeschooling and holiday respite support. Extracurriculars include an adaptive
Scouts program and individualized piano lessons for special needs learners. Third party professional services; Occupational, Speech-Language and Physio- therapies can be arranged through Phoenix or directly with the provider. We consistently update our services and policies to ensure compliance with the Ministry of Education and CPBAO.
To meet demand, our IBI therapy, clinical services, and program options are expected to expand. We are interested in more collaboration with community partners and further integration with other special needs groups. At Phoenix, plans are being developed for a specialized sensory room to help address our student needs. Our technology programs will continue to expand. We hope to provide even more excursions and activities within the community, including co-op experiences. Lastly, we plan to provide stronger environmental programming.
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