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Learning new information is not always as easy as it seems. Students learn differently and sometimes the typical model for learning in school is ineffective. At Academics West, we have developed a unique approach that harnesses the strengths of the child while improving their areas of weakness. Our model can be taught to learners after school through our tutoring program, or more intensively in our educational program.
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A Model for Social, Emotional, & Metacognitive Learning
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Clinically Informed Academics® (CIA), is a model created by Jeffrey Kassinove, Ph.D. and Evan Flamenbaum, D.S.W. This approach considers the whole student to formulate effective individualized learning strategies. It combines clinical knowledge with academic interventions to help students improve beyond what traditional methods can achieve. Our CIA platform prepares students to compensate for their learning differences and/or social emotional stress.
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Services We Provide:
We strive to teach our students to use effective compensatory strategies so they can become strategic learners. |
Clinically Informed Academics® Specialized TutoringA Collaborative Intervention |
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READ WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT US
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"In the year that my son has been in the program, we've seen quite a few of our goals for him being realized. He's regained his confidence, really started to enjoy school, and wants to socialize again."
C.S. - Parent of 5th grade student
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Academics West has been able to provide our child with a unique classroom setting that provides a customized curriculum and therapeutic support. Academics West truly is a special place that can not only intellectually challenge and stimulate your child, but also provide the therapeutic support that is often missing in other school settings.
J.L. - Parent of 7th grade student
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This is my son's first year at Academics West. Within the first week of school he was coming home speaking so highly about all of his teachers and the staff. To hear my son say to me "Mommy, they really care about me," brought so much joy to me, knowing he is in a very caring environment and he feels it. My son is excited to go to school. That is the best feeling ever. Academics West is doing great things and I am glad my son is a part of this great community.
S - Parent of 3rd grade student
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It is such a relief to have our child – finally – in a school that understands how to work with him! Academics West is rapidly repairing our son’s battered sense of self-esteem after years of his struggling to navigate the social and interactive demands of prior schools. The clinicians and educators make our son happy to be at school every day and they have reignited his love of learning and made him feel proud of his daily accomplishments. The comfort we have knowing that, for the first time, our child is in a daily environment that is equipped to manage and refocus his behavior, providing him the tools to move forward, is amazing.
B,S, - parent of 5th grade student
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My son was diagnosed with OCD , BDD, Sever Anxiety and Langauge Disorder. He had been to 4 different schools , all telling me I needed to put him in a hospital...I was advised by all the professionals to commit him to a residential facility or an away hospital. I was also advised by the professionals and several school consultants to hire a service to kidnap my son and drag him to one of these places. My back was against the wall and I had no more options, [but] I knew in my heart this was not the right thing for my son.
The only person who understood this ,was our wonderful “ angel “ lawyer Michelle Siegel and the staff at Michelle Siegel Law. She recommended me to Academics West. When I met with Dr Jeffrey Kassinove at the school, he was the first professional to tell me, that he disagreed with Residential Treatment and sending your kid away to get help. He thought it did more damage than good and was one of the reasons he started Academics West, which was designed as a Urban Residential Treatment center so parents didn’t have to send their kids away. It was a breath of fresh air, and gave me hope that I finally had a option and a school that understood!
My son has been going to Academics West for 2 years. He has made a full recovery! It is nothing short of a miracle, coming from the dark place we were, to my son being a productive and happy student.
The school gave my son and myself the space and time and care he desperately needed. They worked with him around all of his needs so he can function and understand how to manage his issues. Dr Jeffrey Kassinove and Dr Evan Flamenbaum have created a much needed program. They are caring and understanding of parents who get into a desperate place with their child. If you are a parent reading this , and all the professionals are telling you to commit your child to Residential Treatment or a Hospital and you know in your heart that is not right. Here is an option. Meet with Academics West , they get it.
Academics West methodology is effective and productive. My son is proof that it works !
The only person who understood this ,was our wonderful “ angel “ lawyer Michelle Siegel and the staff at Michelle Siegel Law. She recommended me to Academics West. When I met with Dr Jeffrey Kassinove at the school, he was the first professional to tell me, that he disagreed with Residential Treatment and sending your kid away to get help. He thought it did more damage than good and was one of the reasons he started Academics West, which was designed as a Urban Residential Treatment center so parents didn’t have to send their kids away. It was a breath of fresh air, and gave me hope that I finally had a option and a school that understood!
My son has been going to Academics West for 2 years. He has made a full recovery! It is nothing short of a miracle, coming from the dark place we were, to my son being a productive and happy student.
The school gave my son and myself the space and time and care he desperately needed. They worked with him around all of his needs so he can function and understand how to manage his issues. Dr Jeffrey Kassinove and Dr Evan Flamenbaum have created a much needed program. They are caring and understanding of parents who get into a desperate place with their child. If you are a parent reading this , and all the professionals are telling you to commit your child to Residential Treatment or a Hospital and you know in your heart that is not right. Here is an option. Meet with Academics West , they get it.
Academics West methodology is effective and productive. My son is proof that it works !
M.S. - Parent of 11th grade student
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I was professionally introduced to Academics West/Therapy West, and their founders, Evan and Jeff, in 2014. Since this time, I have collaborated quite closely with them and their team to help a number of students who have struggled to be properly educated in a traditional classroom setting. The amazing gains (academically, socially, emotionally, and confidence-wise) I have seen in these students since entering into their highly individualized, flexible, and therapeutic program have been incredible, and I consistently receive positive feedback from the families I have referred to them. I have watched Academics West grow and flourish over the years and am thrilled to see how many more students they can assist in their new space this coming fall!
Jennifer L. Oratio, Psy.D. - Pediatric Neuropsychologist
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