Primary K-8 School
Arbor School of Central Florida's K-8 School uses a sensory-based classroom approach to work with children facing learning challenges such as autism, sensory processing disorder, down syndrome, and other diagnoses. Your child will receive an individualized curriculum that gives them the ability to progress and learn. In addition to highly personalized academics, students receive (as needed):
Cognitive Learning
Cognitive learning is used at The Arbor School to help our students to understand and fit into different social situations. Many people with autism lack the social awareness to read social situations. By setting up rules, the child or adult can then be more successful in different settings such as work, school, or other public places. Reducing the stress and anxiety can help the child or adult function more effectively in social situations and prevent an ongoing cycle of anxiety and awkwardness.
Classroom Technology
Arbor School embraces the use of technology in our classrooms. Each student’s individualize learning plan includes a blend of technology, hands-on learning and direct instruction. This blend of learning allows all of our students to be engaged, active learners.
Socratic Method
Using the Socratic method of learning, the students are encouraged through conversation to explain their reasoning behind answers with questions such as "how did you come to that answer?" and they are praised if the answer is reasonable and logical. The back and forth discussions allow for the students to create thoughts and opinions, defend their answers using logic, and develop problem solving skills. Through the use of multi-sensory, Socratic methods, our students are able to experience their learning and gain a deeper understanding of the concepts being taught.
Schedule Snapshot
The school day begins with a PE class to get the students ready for the start of the day during homeroom. After the warm up, the learning starts with first period classes in the scheduled subject. The primary program stays within one classroom throughout the day, while the middle school rotates into the classes for each subject. During the day, the children will attend varying subjects from the basics such as math, science, and reading but will also learn through therapeutic activities and social interaction.
Individually-Tailored Learning Experience
These components are utilized in combination to help your child with their learning abilities, social skills, and language skills. A typical learning experience at our school also includes:
- Small Classroom Size
- Small Group Instruction
- Sensory Sessions
Arbor School At A Glance
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WHAT WE DO
- Support the Central Florida K-12 Special Needs Community since 2002
- Foster a teaching philosophy that's leading-edge, academically sound and therapeutically-based
- Create a comfortable, natural setting with small classrooms & outdoor spaces that encourage kids to walk, jump, or sit quietly during instruction
- Allow our students the opportunity to experience growth and progress in a way not seen in other programs through a culture of patience, caring, understanding and specialized training
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BECOMING A STUDENT
At Arbor, we want to make sure your child and Arbor are a perfect match. Over the course of several meetings, we get to know each other, review your child's IEP and evaluations, and give your child the chance to spend some time at Arbor to see how they like it. John McKay and Gardner Scholarship money is available via online applications.
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OUR STAFF
The Arbor School of Central Florida's employs nearly 30 staff, including administrators, therapists, teachers, and teaching assistants. We provide instruction for students from middle and primary school up to high school and transition. Therapies include Occupational, Speech & Language, Music Therapy and Art.
For staff contact info, please choose a category:
Administration
Therapy Team
Primary Teachers & Assistants
High School & Transition Teachers & Assistants
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FIND US
The Arbor School of Central Florida
1010 Spring Villas Pt.
Winter Springs, FL 32708-5242
Phone: (407)388-1808
Fax: (407)636-6915
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December 19 - End of 2nd quarter & 1st semester
December 21 - School Closed for Students/Teacher Workday
December 24 – January 4 - Winter Break
January 7 - Classes Resume
January 21 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – School Closed
February 18 - President’s Day - School Closed
March 14 - End of 3rd Quarter
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March 18 - 22 - Spring Break - School Closed
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May 24 - Last Day of Student Attendance
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Arbor School participates in the John McKay Scholarship and Gardiner Scholarship programs. For more information, click here.