Collective Learning Academy Inc

Transition Program In 2022, Collective Learning Academy created a program for students who have "aged out" of high school but who do not have the ability or aspiration to pursue a post-secondary education. These young adults are interested in continued opportunities to learn but focused on developing independent living and workforce readiness skills. In February 2024, we opened the Model Studio Apartment which provides a fully operating kitchen and demonstration island, working laundry room, lounge, and primary bedroom and closet. Student progress is measured individually based on specific skill charts, and person-centered planning (PCP) is employed to establish goals and road map for each student. Some students will "graduate" from this program to join the workforce in some capacity and live at home and/or join a group home setting where they can both work and live "independently." In 2024-25, we served 6 students in this program.

Summer Program Families of students with disabilties often need support during the summer months. Our staff are employed 11 months of the year, and we offer a 6 week summer program for our school-year students and other students who might benefit from our program design. We offer limited academic support and emphasize more the community-based learning experiences and socialization that are a hallmark of our school year program as well. The number of students each week can vary (parents pay by the week) and our enrollment is generally less than the school year enrollment for both the academy and transition program. Enrollment varies week to week in the summer, but we saw an increase in enrollment in the Summer of 2025 that we believe will continue to grow.