Spectrum Academy
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Education & Literacy
Location
575 Cutler DriveNorth Salt Lake, UT 84054 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The Spectrum Academy is dedicated to providing an enriching and challenging research-based educational environment. We support children individually and help them reach their fullest potential academically, socially, and emotionally. Through the dynamic partnership of students, parents, teachers, and community we set high expectations for our students' achievements, happiness, and community inclusion as young adults.
Description
Spectrum Academy is a Public Charter School specifically addressing the unique needs of students K-8 with language, sensory, behavioral academic and social skill deficits. A majority of the students attending Spectrum Academy are working on behaviors associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Asperger's Syndrome.
In fact, 125 of our 150 students need these specialized services and have an established IEP (Individual Educational Plan). The IEP combined with smaller class sizes are trained support staff helps teachers address these issues associated with ASD, and Asperger's Syndrome.