Intensive Education Academy

IEA's mission is to help each student reach their full potential through a nurturing and individualized learning environment.

IEA provides programs for students diagnosed with Autism, Developmental Delay, Dyslexia, Mild Emotional Disturbance, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Visual or Hearing Impairment, Orthopedic Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury, Multiple Disabilities and/or OHI-ADD/ADHD.

Students are encouraged as unique individuals to accept and value themselves in an academic environment that will motivate, challenge and satisfy each student. Through assessment and development of individualized education programs, students are encouraged to develop their inherent potential in order to prepare for their future. IEA stimulates enthusiasm for learning in a supportive and positive atmosphere.

Core Academic Program
Reading: IEA helps to develop five major skill areas: Decoding, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Life and Study Skills. We also develop listening and speaking skills.

Language
Teachers work closely with the speech and language pathologist to develop receptive and expressive language skills orally and through written language activities. Language skills are taught through direct instruction. However, they are also practiced throughout the day as the opportunity arises in context. Many opportunities for language development are given through the exploration of literature and the opportunity to react to presented ideas. Language is explored throughout the disciplines, and these skills are integrated into all lessons throughout the day.

Mathematics
Our goal is to help students understand math and to ensure that they acquire the skills they need to make it a useful part of their lives.

Science/Social Studies
These subjects are taught daily and integrated across the curriculum. Students engage in experiments and multi-sensory experiences that enable them to problem solve and explore a concept in order to link the concept to personal experiences. These methods increase opportunities for learning and ensure that students are able to retain learned concepts.