Our Programs

The Hope Center for Autism/The Hope Academy for Autism are co-located public charter schools within the Martin County School District. Hope Center educates students in Prekindergarten through 2nd grade and Hope Academy educates students in 3rd through 8th grade.

Students in attendance at the schools must have an individual education plan and a need for services consistent with the supports offered at Hope. Our ratios are approximately 1 staff member for every 3 children. There may be slightly higher or lower ratios depending on student needs and grade level. Our goal at Hope is to prepare our students to function independently in less restrictive setting. We use evidence-based practices to instruct our students in the Florida State Standards and the Florida Access Points.

In addition to the Prekindergarten through 8th grade educational programs, Hope also provides a social-vocational group for teens and young adults with autism. The social group for teens is facilitated by young adults with autism under the guidance of Hope staff. Vocational supports are provided for young adults with autism who have not been successful with supports outside of the center or are not eligible for supports.

Hope also provides community awareness and education supports for community members, business, teens, children and future educators who want to learn more about autism and how to support people with autism in our community.