The mission of The Arbor School is to provide an individualized educational, therapeutic, workforce training, and support experience to help people with disabilities achieve their full potential. Vision:
Through commitment and empowerment, all people with disabilities will be active, contributing community members. Values
Integrity, Honesty, Respect, Accountability
The Arbor School is a 501(3)c non-profit private school located in Winter Springs, Florida. The mission of the school is to offer first-rate academics in a unique and flexible environment which also includes onsite and individualized occupational and speech therapy. The staff works in a collaborative atmosphere to create a safe environment for learning and change. Through this collaboration, we are able to facilitate the growth and improvement of each child's educational, as well as emotional, physical, and social needs. The Arbor School is a sensory-based school that uses occupational therapy and speech and language therapy to support and enhance the academic and social needs of our students. Students who attend have diagnoses such as Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Down Syndrome, and other learning disabilities. We recognize that the children need frequent breaks, small group and one-on-one instruction, small class sizes, and the opportunity to move around which we allow for within the classroom environment. In addition to our academic program, Arbor School also offers classes in 3-D printing, programming, and digital and traditional art. After-school programming includes basketball, performing arts, E-Sports, and a D&D Club. Additional programing includes Transition to Work, College, and Independent Living for high school students. Students take electives in budgeting, cooking, self-advocacy, pre-employment skills, resume writing, career search, and college prep. Additionally, student interns participate in on the job training opportunities throughout the community
Arbor students also have the opportunity to defer graduation once their academic courses are completed. During their deferred year, they are full-time interns at a local job site gaining the hard and soft skills needed for successful employment.
