Academy Of Whole Learning
Academy Of Whole Learning
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Academy of Whole Learning is to provide a personalized learning path integrating social, academic, and life skills for students with autism spectrum disorder or individual learning needs.
About
ACADEMY OF WHOLE LEARNING PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND INDIVIDUAL LEARNING NEEDS THROUGH A PERSONALIZED LEARNING PATH INTEGRATING SOCIAL, ACADEMIC AND LIFE SKILLS. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE; BEYOND THE BELL, AN AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, BRIDGE THE GAP SUMMER PROGRAMMING AND A THERAPY CLINIC OFFERING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOTHERAPY. AS A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (NASET) 2018-19 SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE, OUR PROGRAM IS UNIQUE IN ITS ABILITY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF HIGH FUNCTIONING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER OR RELATED LEARNING DIFFERENCES. WE OFFER A ROBUST ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS CURRICULUM THAT ALLOWS STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL LEARNING NEEDS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. OUR HIGHLY TRAINED FACULTY AND BEHAVIORAL STAFF KNOW THAT THE UNDERLYING SENSORY, SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS OF EACH STUDENT MUST BE MET BEFORE LEARNING CAN TAKE PLACE. OUR STUDENTS GROW AND LEARN IN A NURTURING, POSITIVE, ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENT. ACADEMY OF WHOLE LEARNING IS A PLACE WHERE ACTIVE MINDS ARE CHALLENGED. OUR SCHOOL USES A BLENDED LEARNING APPROACH TO ALLOW US TO PERSONALIZE EACH STUDENT'S LEARNING PATH. BLENDED LEARNING ALLOWS THE TEACHERS TO CUSTOMIZE INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT WHILE GIVING THE STUDENT CONTROL OVER TIME, PLACE, PATH AND PACE. ALONG WITH USING A BLENDED LEARNING APPROACH, WE USE VERTICAL INTEGRATION (MULTI-AGES GROUPED BY LEARNING AND SOCIAL LEVEL), ALLOWING STUDENTS TO MOVE AT A FLEXIBLE PACE USING VARIOUS LEARNING PATHWAYS TO MASTERY. STUDENTS EXPERIENCE SUCCESS BECAUSE THEY ARE TAUGHT AT THEIR INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL TO ENSURE MASTERY BEFORE INTRODUCING NEW CONCEPTS. OUR FACULTY AND BEHAVIORAL STAFF BELIEVE THAT STUDENTS HAVE LEARNING POTENTIAL, WHICH THE SCHOOL MUST IDENTIFY, STIMULATE, AND NURTURE. ALL CHILDREN WANT TO LEARN AND DO WELL. OUR RESPONSIBILITY AS EDUCATORS IS TO DISCOVER HOW TO MOTIVATE EACH STUDENT. WE DEVELOP A PLAN THAT FOSTERS CURIOSITY AND A LOVE OF LEARNING. WE USE A VARIETY OF TESTING PROCEDURES IN ORDER TO EVALUATE PROGRESS AND GUIDE INSTRUCTION. AT THE COMPLETION OF THE 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR, 66 STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED. OUR BEYOND THE BELL AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM INCLUDES AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS, SERVICE LEARNING, OWLS' NEST, EXPERIENTIALS AND CURRICULUM BASED- LEARNING. STUDENTS CAN CONTRIBUTE AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN SERVICE-LEARNING AND AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CLUBS AND ATHLETICS. THESE ACTIVITIES ENABLE STUDENTS TO BE MORE SELF-DIRECTED, ALLOW THEM TO EXPLORE AREAS OF INTEREST AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE SUCCESS. SERVICE LEARNING IS A TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGY THAT INTEGRATES MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY SERVICE WITH INSTRUCTION AND REFLECTION TO ENRICH THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE, TEACH CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES. IT IS A FORM OF EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION AIMED AT ENHANCING AND ENRICHING STUDENT LEARNING IN COURSE MATERIAL. IT IS STUDENT-CENTERED, HANDS-ON AND DIRECTLY APPLICABLE TO THE CURRICULUM. OWLS' NEST IS A BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM AND IS AVAILABLE EVERYDAY SCHOOL IS IN SESSION. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE, FUN AND PRODUCTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ACADEMY OF WHOLE LEARNING STUDENTS WHILE THEIR PARENTS ARE AT WORK. OWLS' NEST CONSISTS OF STRUCTURED TIME FOR HOMEWORK HELP, READING, PLAYING GAMES, AND RELAXING. COMMUNITY BASED INSTRUCTION (CBI) IS EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION IN NATURALLY OCCURRING COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTS PROVIDING STUDENTS "REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCES". THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP OUR STUDENTS ACQUIRE THE SKILLS TO LIVE IN THE WORLD TODAY. BRIDGE THE GAP SUMMER CAMP OFFERS STUDENTS, ENTERING GRADES 3 THROUGH 12 UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENRICHMENT, ADVANCEMENT, AND FUN IN ACADEMICS AND ESSENTIAL SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS. WE HAVE AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE INTERESTS, DEVELOP IMPORTANT SKILLS, AND BECOME MORE PREPARED FOR THE NEXT LEVEL OF ACADEMIC CHALLENGES OR TO MAINTAIN SKILLS THAT WERE GAINED DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE GOALS FOR BRIDGE THE GAP SUMMER CAMP ARE TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF OPTIONS FOR GROWTH ACADEMICALLY, ARTISTICALLY, AND SOCIALLY IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS SAFE, CARING, AND FUN FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES. ALTHOUGH WE SPECIALIZE IN EDUCATING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER OR RELATED LEARNING DIFFERENCES, OUR SUMMER CAMP IS OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS. WE PROVIDE WRAP-AROUND SERVICES TO THE FAMILIES OF OUR STUDENTS AND OF CHILDREN WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR THERAPY SERVICES CLINIC OFFERS PSYCHOTHERAPY AND INTENSIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION. PSYCHOTHERAPY IS A COMPLEX AND RICH PROCESS THAT, OVER TIME, CAN REDUCE SYMPTOMS, PROVIDE INSIGHT, AND IMPROVE A CHILD OR ADOLESCENT'S OVERALL FUNCTIONING. INTENSIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION PROVIDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY INTENSIVE TRAINING THAT TARGETS FUNCTIONAL SKILLS AND CORE DEFICITS OF PEOPLE WITH ASD AND RELATED CONDITIONS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “The mission of aowl is to provide a personalized learning path integrating social, academic, and life skills for students with autism spectrum disorder or individual learning needs.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “The mission of aowl is to provide a personalized learning path integrating social, academic, and life skills for students with autism spectrum disorder or individual learning needs.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as MN.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 3500 WILLISTON ROAD, MINNETONKA, MN, 55345.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 51 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Operates a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $687,169.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 2004.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,798,368 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $208,752 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has a business related family member transaction.
- The organization has a business related organization transaction.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.