The First Hope

A Christian alternative to Unique Abilities Education.

Welcome to The First Hope

Anchoring at The First Hope of The First Academy

Our vision is to create a Christ-centered environment of learning and development for students with unique abilities. The First Hope offers a unique approach to teaching students with various learning needs academically, cognitively, and spiritually. Classes provide a small student-to-teacher ratio in order to promote student achievement.

Exclusive Program Offerings

The First Hope K-12 Program

First Hope K-12 Program assists students who are performing below grade level academically, specifically in the reading and math benchmark skills.

The First Hope Specialized Education (SE) K-12 Program

First Hope Specialized Education K-12 Program assists students who are performing significantly below grade level, need social and life skills support, and are able to provide self-care, and communicate verbally.

Looking to enroll? Check out our The First Hope Admissions page for details on how to get started!

  • Art Enrichment Class
  • Therapeutic Listening
  • Christian Education
  • Student Academic Plans
  • Job Skills Training
  • Research-Based Curriculum
  • Adaptive Physical Education
  • Small Class Sizes
  • Individualized Growth Plans
  • Social Skills Training
  • Occupational & Speech Therapist *Offered on campus through Hand Led Therapy.

Angel Alexander

Director

(407) 206-8801

Email Mrs. Alexander

Bethany Heinlein

Program Coordinator

(407) 206-8801

Email Ms. Heinlein

The First Hope offers programs for students with unique abilities from Kindergarten through Grade 12, read on to learn about the various programs.

The First Hope K-12 Program

The First Hope K-12 Program assists students who are performing below grade level academically, specifically in the reading and math benchmark skills. Students at The First Hope K-12 Program have strong behavior records, thrive socially, and have age-appropriate life skills. Students will receive researched based interventions in core content areas, as well as individual learning plans tailored to meet their academic needs. This program includes a modified diploma.

Sample Program Elements

  • K-12 Grade Level Appropriate Curriculum 
  • Small Class Sizes
  • Star Reading and Math Intervention Programs  
  • Physical Education Classes
  • Christian Teaching & Biblical Worldview Immersion 
  • Weekly Chapel

The First Hope Specialized Education (SE) K-12 Program

The First Hope Specialized Education K-12 Program assists students who are performing significantly below grade level, need social and life skills support, and are able to provide self-care, and communicate verbally. In this program, students will have the opportunity to grow their social skills, job training, and improve levels of independence. Students will receive researched based interventions in core content areas, as well as individual learning plans tailored to meet their academic needs.  This program includes a PATH Diploma.

Sample Program Elements

  • Life & Job Skills Training
  • Social Skills Training 
  • Individualized Academic Plans
  • Physical Education Classes
  • Small Class Sizes                                                             
  • Christian Teaching & Biblical Worldview Immersion 
  • Weekly Chapel