Welcome to The First Hope

A Christian alternative to special needs education.

The First Hope, a program for special needs children, is a unique approach to teach children with disabilities. Classes are at a 2:1 student:teacher ratio for all our Inclusion and Transitions+ Programs, except Transitions+ Secondary which is 4:1 student:teacher ratio — with an objective to achieve all they were meant to achieve. Our vision is to create an environment of learning and development for special needs children in a Christ-centered program.

These exclusive programs are structured around both Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) goals and educational inclusion opportunities. With a 2:1 student to teacher ratio, the objective is to fully integrate each student into regular classes as each child is uniquely able.

This program is available to children age 3 to grade 12 who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, PDD, Asperger’s Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Language Delays, Fragile-X Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Delay, Severe Learning Disability and other developmental disabilities.

Our Unique Program Includes:

• Two program options: Transitions+ Primary & Secondary (students working on reading, math and life skills) and Inclusion (students 2 days a week integrated with The Classical School students).
• Addressing behavioral, social, motor deficits, sensory needs and educational goals uniquely created for each individual child.
• Parent/Teacher conferences held each quarter.

The First Hope Contacts

Sarah Donovan
Admissions Director
(407) 206-8704

Patty Myers
The First Hope Principal
(407) 206-8801

Kelly Rapp
Program Assistant
(407) 206-8801

The First Hope Calendar

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