Center Academy

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As a Mom of a child with AD/HD I was searching for a school where he could learn and thrive and I was very imperessed with Center Academy and Virgina Brannan. She gave me a tour of the facility and I knew...

Posted by by b on July 29, 2010. Brought to you by openlist.

Center Academy began in 1968 with the vision of its founder, Dr. Mack Hicks, Seeing the need for a specialized, full day school for students who were falling through the cracks in traditional schools, Dr. Hicks established one of the first schools in the United States to focus on the needs of students with Attention Deficit Disorder and other neuropsychological processing difficulties. With a team of professionals in the fields of neuropsychology, education, and individualized remediation, Center Academy opened its first classrooms in the Science Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. The school focused on remediating learning disabilities and providing a small, focused, and positive learning environment for students who had experienced academic frustration, and for whom tutoring and other part-time programs were not successful. In 1974, Center Academy opened a campus in London, England in response to requests by parents and professionals. In the US, the St. Petersburg Center Academy moved to larger sites as the school expanded to meet the needs of more students. It moved to its permanent location in Pinellas Park, FL in 1974, finding a peaceful, 10 acre setting with horses and room to grow. In 1976, Center Academy established a campus in Tampa, FL. Initially, Center Academy worked with elementary students who were struggling with large schools, ineffective teaching methods, or one size fits all approaches to learning. Over the years, the scope of Center Academy expanded to include other students, and in 1984, Center Academy began its high school program. The Pinellas Park and Tampa schools celebrated their first graduating class in 1987. In 1988, Center Academy was awarded a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to develop and research the effectiveness of individualized remedial programs for students with a wide range of learning disabilities.

Posted on June 18, 2023.

Happy. Secure. Inspired. Center Academy students appreciate the individualized attention and support they receive from teachers who understand them. Parents appreciate their children’s opportunities for success. A recent letter of thanks describes Center Academy as: “A top-notch education in a nurturing environment. Having had experience with several private schools during my years of...

Posted on December 24, 2017. Brought to you by addresses.

Family-operated since 1968, we work with grades 4-12 and offer dual enrollment, summer programs and a small, safe setting.

Posted on May 13, 2015. Brought to you by showmelocal.

Center Academy is located at 341 N Orlando Ave in Maitland and has been in the business of Private Elementary And Secondary Schools since 2007.

Posted on May 04, 2015. Brought to you by dandb.

Center Academy is located at 341 N Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL. This business specializes in K-12.

Posted on February 18, 2015. Brought to you by merchantcircle.