Students with learning disorders or other disabilities may have a hard time learning and adapting to a traditional style of schooling. Specific schools exist to help these students get a quality education in an environment that is better suited to their needs. This ensures that every child can reach their full potential.
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We’ve found some schools in the Albuquerque area that cater to a variety of students with differences and disabilities.
APS Developmental Preschool
If your child still benefits from therapy after the age of 3, Albuquerque Public Schools Developmental Preschools provide an accessible, free option. These programs are located at various public schools throughout Albuquerque. They utilize an inclusive model that mixes developmentally-delayed students with typically-developing peers in one classroom.
Albuquerque Sign Language Academy
A tuition-free public charter school with a dual language program (ASL and English). Students who attend the ASL Academy do not need to meet any admission or eligibility requirements. They also do not need to have hearing loss as their primary disability.
Designs for Learning Differences Sycamore School
A private, non-profit year-round school serving students in grades 1-12 with many different learning difficulties. DLD Sycamore encourages students to learn at their own pace by utilizing small class sizes, an individualized curriculum, and a low student teacher ratio.
New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
A preschool for children ages 3-5 with visual impairments. They offer early intervention services, including play dates at their beautiful facility, so you can utilize their services even if your child is younger than 3. They also offer academic programs from kindergarten through 12th grade. For those who qualify, NMSBVI also offers a residential program at their campus in Alamogordo.
New Mexico School for the Deaf
A preschool for kiddos with diagnosed hearing loss. They also provide Early Intervention services until the age of 6, including deaf mentors who make weekly in-home visits. They also offer academic programs from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Pathways Academy
Through a spirit of collaboration and a passion and commitment to academic and social excellence for children with special educational needs and learning disabilities, Pathways Academy offers a one-of-a-kind school that delivers an innovative approach to evidence-based learning techniques that realize potential and change lives. A K-12 nonprofit, private school for students with a wide variety of special needs. Classes are limited to eight students, and the program runs year-round Monday through Thursday.
Life Skills Academy
Life Skills Classes are held in person and virtually, including evening classes. Classes are offered in the following domains: Employment & Career Exploration, Healthy Relationships & Communication, Identity & Culture, Health is Wealth, Education for Life, Emotional Intelligence, Community Engagement, and Leadership & Advocacy.
Education is one of the most important tools we can give to our children, both in the classroom and outside of it. Our hope is that you find the best place for your child.
Are we missing any schools on this list? If so, send us an email at [email protected].
