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April 2024 Parent Newsletter
Opening Doors to a Limitless Future
Welcome to our website! Here at The Hope Center for Autism, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder along the Treasure Coast. Our purpose is to offer essential support and services to children with autism, empowering them to realize their utmost potential.
At the heart of our mission lies the commitment to empower our students with the tools they need to flourish in collegiate, professional, and communal environments. This is accomplished through the implementation of evidence-based interventions finely tuned to meet the distinct learning needs of those with autism spectrum disorder. We firmly hold the belief that each and every student possesses an innate entitlement to education. By extending the essential assistance, we embolden children to not only comprehend but also proficiently navigate the scholastic, communicative, and societal challenges of our interconnected world.
We envision a future where we serve as a conduit, offering a range of supports and strategies that pave the way for individuals with ASD to achieve success across academic, domestic, communal, and professional spheres.
Summer Programs
2023 2024 Calendars
Board of Directors 2023 2024
Michele Drake, President
Mark Murray, Vice President
Dawn Itzkowitz, Treasurer
Angela VanEtten, Secretary
Susan Burrows, Director
Brett Kelly, Director
Chris Vaccaro, Director
Mandi Roe, Director
Resources and Opportunities in our Community
New World's Reading Initiative
New World's Reading Initiative
Public and charter school students in kindergarten through fifth grade may be eligible based on the following criteria:
Kindergarten-Grade 3: Any student who has been identified as having a substantial deficiency in reading if any of the following criteria are met in accordance with Rule 6A-6.053 subsection 12:
The student scores at the lowest achievement level/benchmark as identified by the publisher during a universal screening period, on an assessment listed in the district’s approved District K-12 Comprehensive Evidence-based Reading Plan;
The student scores at the lowest achievement level/benchmark as identified by the publisher during progress monitoring administration at any time during the school year, on an assessment listed in the district’s approved District K-12 Comprehensive Evidence-based Reading Plan; or
The student has demonstrated, through consecutive formative assessments or teacher observation data, minimum skill levels for reading competency in one or more of the areas of phonological awareness; phonics; vocabulary, including oral language skills; reading fluency; and reading comprehension.
Grades 4-5: Any student who scored either a Level 1 or Level 2 on the prior school year’s English Language Arts Florida Standards Assessment or meets any of the three criteria outlined above for identification of a substantial deficiency in reading.
Hope Center Wish List
Our team employs an array of materials and tools to facilitate the academic, social, and communication advancement of our students. It's possible that you already possess some of these resources within your own home. Your assistance in this regard is deeply valued and greatly appreciated!
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