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AZACS Online K-8 School
 
AZACS has the first autism-focused Online K-8 School, which emulates the AZACS in-
person education models. The online school has an online learning environment to
support Academic, Modified Academic and Functional Academic Programs.
 
 
The Academic Program for students working at or near grade level.
The Modified Academic Program for students with mild developmental delays
&
The Functional Academic Program for students with intensive needs.

  • Students complete grade appropriate, engaging lessons with access to tools
    that support learning including text to speech, audio and translation, text and
    picture dictionaries, and more.
  • Students engage with their Online Teacher throughout the week and attend
    small group and 1:1 sessions, as scheduled.
  • Students in grades 6-8 have access to Online Teachers and tutoring on a
    flexible schedule and complete digital courses in English, math, science,
    social studies, fine arts and electives.
  • Attending the Online K-8 school requires strong collaboration between
    parents, caregivers, and the AZACS education team.
  • Team collaboration will focuses on students’ IEP goals and the principles of
    Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to help students overcome behavioral and
    communication challenges to be successful in the digital learning
    environment.
  • All programs are supported by speech therapists, occupational therapists
    and behavior specialists if those services are included in the student's IEP.
  • Student services include student clubs, field trips, science fair and
    community events scheduled throughout the school year.
  • The parents/guardians sign a Learning Coach Agreement, outlining
    attendance and participation requirements as their child’s learning coach.
 
For more information about enrollment in the AZACS Online K-8 School, contact the
Director, Dana Van Deinse at [email protected]
 
 
 
 
 
 
AZACS Online High School, Grades 9-12+
 
 
AZACS has the first autism-focused Online High School, which emulates the AZACS
in-person education model. The online high school has an online learning
environment to support Academic, Modified Academic and Functional Academic
Programs.
 
The Academic Program for students working at or near grade level.
The Modified Academic Program for students with mild developmental delays
&
The Functional Academic Program for students with intensive needs.
  • Students complete digital courses in English, math, science, social studies,
    fine arts and electives.
  • Students have access to the Online School Counselor who supports their high
    school course and transition plan.
  • Online Teachers and tutoring are available on a flexible schedule.
  • Attending the AZACS Online High School requires strong collaboration
    between parents, caregivers, and the AZACS education team.
  • Team collaboration focuses on students’ transition plans, getting them ready
    for post-secondary opportunities such as college and careers or vocational
    training.
  • All programs are supported by speech therapists, occupational therapists
    and behavior specialists if those services are included in the student's IEP.
  • Student services include student clubs, field trips, science fair and
    community events scheduled throughout the school year.
  • The parents/guardians sign a Learning Coach Agreement, outlining
    attendance and participation requirements as their child’s learning coach.
For more information about enrollment in the AZACS Online High School, contact
the Director, Dana Van Deinse at [email protected]
 
 
 
 
 
West Valley Hybrid Learning Program
 

The West Valley Hybrid Learning Program provide
students in grades 6-8 in-person learning and online learning.
  • The Hybrid Learning Program provides three days on home-based virtual
    learning and two days of in-person learning at the west valley campus.
  • Students meet on their assigned days from 8:30 – 1:30 p.m.
  • They Hybrid Program mirrors our in-person schools offering assigned
    teacher and small group instruction.
  • Students participate in STEAM learning projects, social emotional learning
    and collaborative group work while on campus.
  • Students have independent work and assignments to round out their
    instruction in the digital learning environment where they connect through
    Zoom with teachers and peers.
  • Students in grades 6-8 have access to Online Teachers and tutoring on a
    flexible schedule and complete digital courses in English, math, science,
    social studies, fine arts and electives.
  • Attending the Hybrid Learning Program requires strong collaboration
    between parents, caregivers, and the AZACS education team.
  • Team collaboration will focuses on students’ IEP goals and the principles of
    Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to help students overcome behavioral and
    communication challenges to be successful in the digital learning
    environment.
  • All programs are supported by speech therapists, occupational therapists
    and behavior specialists, if those services are included in the student's IEP.
  • Student services include student clubs, field trips, science fair and
    community events scheduled throughout the school year.
  • The parents/guardians sign a Learning Coach Agreement, outlining
    attendance and participation requirements as their child’s learning coach.
For more information about enrollment in Hybrid Learning Program, contact the
Director, Dana Van Deinse at [email protected] or the West Valley
Campus Director, Myla Goyne at [email protected]