An independent high-support college preparatory school. Engaging students to become the heroes of their own story.
Academics West New York is the only K-12 school with a therapeutic accreditation in New York State. Our private special education school in Manhattan supports students with academic and social-emotional struggles. As a college preparatory program, students benefit from a customized educational experience. Our small class structure allows for individualized attention where students' academic goals
05/01/2026
How can we better support neurodivergent adolescents and young adults? Join us for an upcoming CEU lecture led by Leo Massey, LMSW, as we explore how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can be used to better support this community.
🔗- Click the link in our bio to register for this virtual lecture!
05/01/2026
Staff badge on, hallelujah
AW swag, hallelujah
Dress like a teacher, hallelujah
Everything AW, hallelujah 🎶🍎
04/28/2026
Spring Spirit Week is here and we’re kicking it off with Pajama Day. Our community is showing up cozy with students ready to learn and staff ready to teach and support!
How do YOU say pajama? Drop your vote below!
In this Clinician’s Corner, Dr. Kassinove explores the power of neurodiversity what it is, how it shapes the way individuals think and experience the world, and why it should be understood as a strength not a limitation.
Neurodivergence brings a different perspective, a different way of processing, and a different purpose. Many individuals who think differently have gone on to do incredible things not in spite of their differences but because of them.
This conversation is a reminder to recognize those strengths, lean into what comes naturally, and create environments where individuals can thrive by being exactly who they are.
04/23/2026
At Academics West, we believe every student’s journey is unique and every success deserves to be celebrated. As of April the Class of 2026 has earned 13 college acceptances and $145k in annual merit-based scholarships, reflecting growth, resilience, and the power of individualized support.
We are so proud of our seniors as they continue to become the heroes of their own stories 🎓
04/23/2026
Over the past week our students celebrated Earth Day through hands-on activities both outside and in the classroom. They went on nature walks, collected materials they found outdoors, and spent time potting plants.
Back inside they used what they found to create a collaborative Earth Day poster. On each leaf they shared ways we can all take care of our planet like picking up trash or riding a bike.
It was a great week of learning and working together. It also gave students time to think about how everyday actions can make a positive impact 🌎
04/23/2026
The final quest of our Dungeons & Dragons club is complete! 🎲🐉 Students spent the season working together, solving challenges, and building imaginative stories. As this adventure ends, a new one begins… We’re excited to introduce theatre, track, and a jam band music club this season!
So proud of all the creativity and effort our students poured into this year’s showcase. From art and science to technology and math, every project reflected how hard they’ve been working!
“He was struggling. Within a month, I saw a new child.”
At Academics West, students receive the support they need academically, socially, and emotionally in a structured high support environment that helps them rebuild confidence and connection. When students feel understood growth follows. We believe every student is the hero of their own story. 🦸✨
Join us for our Virtual Open House on February 26 or March 19 at 12 PM. Discover how the right environment can change everything.
🔗 Reserve your spot today - https://linktr.ee/academics.west
02/11/2026
For Black History Mon,th our Lower School learned about Garrett Morgan, the inventor of the traffic light then brought his innovation to life. Students created their own traffic light and played a game of red light, green light, taking turns as the leader and learning when to stop, slow down, and go. A hands on way to connect history, movement, and learning 🚦
02/09/2026
🎙️Our AW Morning Announcements are live! 🎙️
Led by Ms. Kiera and this spring’s Heroes Council, they share community updates, the weather, and upcoming events at AW. This broadcast supports executive functioning while building public speaking, confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills!
01/16/2026
A very good day thanks to a very good boy named Hank 🐾
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