As parents of two children at The Hope School at Jacob's Ladder, we are amazed and so thankful for this school every day. When you have faced the struggles that so many parents face of searching for the right educational placement for your child and then you find it, like we did at The Hope School, you realize what a blessing and gift it is. The Hope School not only embraces and accepts your children just exactly as they are, they also deeply understand your child, love your child and encourage them to reach goals and skills that give them the self confidence they need to believe in themselves. The teachers meet your child where they are at and they understand that every child is different. The specialized care and individualized programs put together by the incredible team at The Hope School are unlike anything we have ever seen. The fact that we can send two very different children, with very different challenges, to the same school and know that they are receiving the best education for their individual needs, while maintaining group social interaction, is part of what makes The Hope School so amazing. At The Hope School, the program is tailored to them individually. It is challenging, comprehensive, fluid and grows at the exact time the kids are ready to progress. Your child will never be stagnant, all the while losing interest in school. At The Hope School, when your child masters a new skill or concept they are immediately met with a new one, keeping the children engaged and excited about learning. The program consists of the strong core academics we wanted in a school for our children and at the same time it also focuses on the things we were needing in a school for our children. The program also teaches children the importance of understanding your feelings and emotions, learning how to self identify those feelings, and then the children are taught tools and strategies that they can use to regulate them. They are taught how to appropriately ask for help from others when they need it. The children are then able to use the tools they are taught throughout the day and before your eyes you watch them grow and use these tools effectively and independently in their daily lives . The Hope School teaches children responsibility to others and themselves, the core values of kindness, acceptance and respect. All of this, and so much more, is done in a learning environment that is fun and engaging. There is so much active play and movement happening alongside the learning. The campus is beautiful and inviting for the kids. My kids especially love the outdoor classroom, ninja course, abundance of farm animals, hammocks, basketball court and nature trail. When we walked on campus to tour The Hope School, we knew instantly that we had found the perfect place for our children. For the first time in a long time, we felt completely at peace. There is a deep understanding and real love for our children and that is exactly what our children feel that make them so excited for school everyday. The teachers, administrators, directors, therapists and staff are all amazing in their support of not only the children but also the families (parents) as well. We are consistently provided with the education and support we need as a whole family. Because of The Hope School, our children are happy, learning and thriving. We are witness to the positive change and growth happening everyday with at The Hope School and can't imagine our children and family without it.
~ The Moore Family read more