16 Education
MCKAY SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDERS, CONTINUED
Puzzle Box Academy | puzzleboxacademy.com
894 Gary Hillery Dr, Winter Springs, FL 32708
407-336-1099, info@puzzleboxacademy.com, see Inside Front Cover
An elite preparatory school staffed with dedicated specialists to address individual
student delays and help every child succeed. Our specialty is helping preschool
aged children (ages three to six) develop social and emotional skills; we also offer an
alternative to public school aftercare featuring academic enrichment (independent
living skills) and Applied Behavioral Analysis for students ages five to thirteen.
Quest Kids | questkids.org
500 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando & 1939 Boothe Cir., Longwood
407-218-4340, see page 12
K - 12th Grades - Quest Kids, is Central Florida’s first early intervention ABA
provider and helps children with disabilities reach their goals through services provided
at our Therapy Centers, Academy, and Swims program. Developmental focuses include
behavior, communication, swimming, academics, and health and safety.
St. Mark’s School | skoolbefun@aol.com
1021 Palm Springs Dr, Altamonte Springs, 407-830-9298
(Free VPK) 3 years - 8th Grade - Allowing each child to reach their potential
and to develop thinking skills, creativity and self discipline to be lifelong learners and
responsible citizens. Students enjoy working cooperatively with others using hands-on
activities. Gifted, ADHD, Asperger’s, SLD and average students benefit by attending
this school.
The Paragon School | TheParagonSchool.org
4710 Adanson Street, Orlando, 407-644-1546, learn@theparagonschool.org
K - High School - A student affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder or Asperger’s
Syndrome who primarily needs targeted academic, vocational, or life skills development
is best suited for our program. Therapeutic supports are provided. Paragon’s mission
is to help each student carry on as a fulfilled member of society, having achieved
academic, social, and behavioral excellence in an environment centered on Christian
values. Fully accredited by Florida Council of Independent Schools and Florida
Kindergarten Council.
UCP’s Transitional Learning Academy | ucpcharter.org
3305 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, 407-852-3300 Ext. 8323
see pages 16, 18, & 29
6th - 12th Grades - For middle and high school students with developmental and
learning disabilities. Featuring project based learning, art integration, technology
integration, job and community based living skills, Standard Diploma track, on-site
PT, Speech and OT available through Medicaid, commercial insurance and private pay.y
Free tuition Charter School also on site.
SCHOOLS
Knowledge Counts Online | knowledgecountsonline.com | Online School
National, knowledgecountsonline@gmail.com, see page 28
An online school for parents of children with autism! Are you frustrated by trying to
figure out what is best for your child with autism? Family + Knowledge = Power!
Dr. Sylvia Diehl, your primary guide for your learning, is a nationally known expert in
teaching children with autism. Services include, online learning on your own time,
professional consultation and parent chat room.
/puzzleboxacademy.com
/questkids.org
/TheParagonSchool.org
/ucpcharter.org
/knowledgecountsonline.com
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