Welcome to STEPS
Each of the STEPS programs, including the STEPS Academy, Willow Farms, and Insightful Minds Community of Learning, provides students with an environment that allows them to learn at their own pace and in their own way. The unique educational environments that STEPS offers cater to the diverse needs of students with a wide range of learning abilities, from ages 3 to 22.
Skilled and dedicated teams of professionals focus on creating a positive, enriching, and therapeutic environment while individualizing instruction to meet each student’s learning needs.
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STEPS Academy
STEPS Academy offers comprehensive, intensive, and individualized educational programs serving children and young adults from age 3 through 22.
• Specializes in individualized and intensive instruction
• Heavy emphasis is placed on language/communication skills
• Focuses on developing independence in skill areas such as self-help, leisure, vocational and prevocational, social skills, and community integration, as well as emotional regulation
Willow Farms
Willow Farms is a unique vocational and therapeutic program for children and young adults diagnosed with autism or related developmental differences.
• Combines therapeutic support with vocational training opportunities that assist students in preparing for adulthood.
• Willow Farms also serves as a field trip destination and hosts various summer programs.
Insightful Minds
At Insightful Minds Community of Learning, we utilize an experiential teaching model that unlocks potential by focusing on the passions of each student for grades 4 through 12.
• Focuses on social and emotional wellness while specializing in experiential and project-based learning.
We believe in unlocking our students’ full potential.
Transforming Tomorrow
Each of the STEPS Educational Programs provides students with an environment where they can learn at their own pace and in their own way. The unique educational environments that STEPS offers meet the needs of students with a wide range of learning abilities, ages 3-22.
All of the STEPS programs share the same core objectives…
• Unlock the potential of students through positive and meaningful relationships, activities, and interactions.
• Incorporate student interests and passions to promote love of learning.
• Facilitate the human desire for purpose, connection, and a sense of belonging that will serve as a bedrock for our students throughout their lives.
What People Are Saying
STEPS Academy accepts every child with open arms and respects their individual needs and personalities, while giving them a wonderful education. My son looks forward to school and runs in happily every single day. It is really hard sending your special needs vulnerable child into the world, but I completely trust STEPS, and I know my child is safe and loved.
I think they are the most amazing people they have taken the time with my son like no other school has and he loves his school very much
My son absolutely loves it here!!!! He is thriving for the first time ever. My husband and I love all the employees!