Elaine Clark Center For The Growth &devel Exceptional Children Inc

Causes: Education, Special Education

Mission: The elaine clark center enables children and young adults of all abilities to become confident and contributing citizens of the community through an innovative model of education, therapeutic play, and experiential opportunities.

Programs: In 2016-2017 the center served 144 children from the age of 6 weeks to 22 years old. 78% of those children have special needs. Serving 56 youth in the out of school services program, 88 children accessing the early intervention childcare program, 6 children in the academy. 50 children received scholarship assistance. See attached schedule o for service summary services summary child development naeyc accredited childcare with reggio and montessori life skills approaches in an inclusive environment where children with special needs learn & play alongside children who are typically developing. Early intervention developmental screenings, assessments, & goal planning that supports children with special needs to overcome cognitive and physical obstacles & effectively participate in their surrounding environments. Therapeutic intervention program - tip interventions conducted on site by a talented team of occupational and physical therapists and speech language pathologists. Echo out of school services daily after school enrichment and camps during school breaks for children with special needs featuring inclusive components and safe socialization. Heart of hope academy georgia accrediting commission certified k-12 educational program for children with special needs emphasizing functional life skills training, adaptive technologies, applied academic curriculum, and community based vocational training.