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FROM THE EDITOR

I am so proud of the private schools and programs that fill the pages of this issue. They are proof that South Florida is an educational pioneer, creating intentionally diverse Elizabeth Rivas schools, championing Editor-in-Chief inclusion, and committing to new educational initiatives in an fast-changing world. Among these programs, you will find a world of inspiration through innovative curricula that are personalized, experiential, and immersive. These schools are no longer just preparing students for college but equipping them with skills that are vital for life success through a whole-child approach. The amazing response to the shuttering of their school buildings has taught their students to be adaptable and resilient.

I want to congratulate L’Atelier School who is celebrating 25 years as pioneers of the Reggio Emilia Method in South Florida. As founding members of the North Reggio Emilia Alliance, they birthed The Center for the Culture of Creativity (CCC), investing in connecting and developing

creativity as a powerful force in our community.

They actively run a non-profit organization that invests in community teachers, designed to include quality time for professional development as an inherent right of educators. L'Atelier has developed a strong collaboration with educators from Reggio Emilia, Italy, and has over 50 publications and articles on the development of children through creative learning.

APRIL 2020 - VOLUME 12 #1 PUBLISHER / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Elizabeth Rivas elizabeth@privateschoolsguidefl.com

I also want to congratulate Lehrman Community Day School and St. Hugh Catholic School for their 60 years of dedication and service to our community and to our families.

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1 Roig Academy 3 St. Hugh Catholic School 5 Miami Country Day School INSIDE COVER 5 Gulliver Alexander Montessori 6 Riviera Schools School 8 Key Point Christian Academy at First Miami Presbyterian Church 8 Lehrman Community Day School FEATURED 9 St. Brendan High School 12 Miami Children’s Museum Early 4 A Better Normal

Childhood Institute Changing The 19-31 12 Miami Learning Experience School Panorama of 13 Scheck Hillel Community School 10 L'Atelier School Education in 14 Fisher Island Day School Miami 14 Miami Christian School 16 Test Smart Learning Centers 15 Conchita Espinosa Academy 17 Divine Savior Academy 3 1 Westminster Academy Miami-Dade • Broward • Palm Beach 18 BioResponse Restoration 32 Hallandale House of Learning 32 Center Academy Prep 40 19 Private Schools Directory 33 North Broward Preparatory School 35 St. Mark’s Episcopal School 37 Cardinal Newman High School 34 Education Trends: SEL 37 Donna Klein Jewish Academy 39 Oxbridge Academy 40 The Greene School Education Trends: 36 Therapies 4 Kids 40 Spanish River Christian School SEL In The Time Of Corona 41 The Benjamin School

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hat is normal anymore? These days, life may look a I hear a lot of concern about kids falling behind. But what if whole lot different than it did two months ago. Our our kids could take away a much bigger lesson from all of this? routines went out the window and we are in a struggle to get A lesson that they perhaps couldn't have learned at the pace back on track. If you are anything they were going? What if children learn how like me, I'm sure you have dealt with to fend for themselves and become self-suffia range of emotions you didn't even cient? What if they learn that real value is in know you could have. You are also "My hope is that immaterial things, like our health, our planet, probably tired of hearing about stickand human connection? That family is irreour new normal, ing to routines, and limiting screen placeable? What if their idea of heroes is redetoday, exposes time, and using your time wisely, etc. fined by all this? What if out of this chaos, we what was wrong I struggle with that too because I have, get a passionate generation focused on altruin fact, not learned any new skills yet. ism? What if they go back to school buildings with our old I haven't picked up any new hobbies. with a renewed sense of curiosity, eager to normal, yesterday, I haven't worked out in my garage evlearn and collaborate with their peers? What and sets us up for ery morning. My energy has been foif because of all the drastic changes, they cused on adapting and trying to find choose to adapt. a better normal, a new routine that works for me and tomorrow." my family. Trust me, I understand This dreadful situation will certainly impact the importance of having a routine. I all of us. But we all have the opportunity to -Dwayne Reed, understand that routines create pretake this bleak situation and make the absoEducator dictability. I understand that when we lute best with it and I believe that children don't have predictability, uncertainty have a real opportunity to emerge from this in creeps in with its faithful companion, a better position. anxiety. But I am also aware that there is a false sense of security from our dependence on "certainty". We use certainty as I don't want to go back to normal. Times of upheaval are alour security blanket and take comfort in it. Like most adults, ways opportunities for radical change. This may be our onceI'm just trying to survive with uncertainty. I'm trying to quickin-a-lifetime chance for a revolutionary transformation of soly adapt to everything that is changing around me. But what ciety and a better normal. It's up to you. ďż˝ about kids?

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L'ATELIER SCHOOL CHANGING THE PANORAMA OF EDUCATION IN MIAMI

L'Atelier is a unique school with the strong belief in the importance of investing in a culture of creativity. Being such a collaborative place, parents often have a lot of questions about what education at L'Atelier looks like. Here is a Q&A with the Founder and Executive Director of L'Atelier Preschool and the Center for Culture of Creativity, Simonetta Cittadini.

Q: Congratulations on your 25th anniversary!

L’Atelier is the first Reggio Emilia inspired school in the community. What has this meant to the school and the community?

L’Atelier was conceived as a community project in 1995 where the mission was to bring quality creative and innovative education to all children through the unique experiences parents, children and teachers developed at school. The school celebrates its 25th anniversary, inspired since 1995 by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, with the great accomplishment that all children exit L’Atelier with a solid sense of self, a well rounded attitude towards the world and a defined thinking power. They are creative and kind human beings, thanks to their families who constantly invest in their cultural and divergent thinking. They successfully enter Elementary schools of their choice and pursue a career connected to their identity.

L’Atelier invested not only in developing a school but a system that could work as a launcher of best practice in the community. In fact, our attitude of “Open Doors, Puertas Abiertas” was to always reach out to others in the local, national and international communities.

L’Atelier, through the Florida Reggio Collaborative for the Rights of Children ( 501c 3) brought to Miami two exhib-

its from Reggio Emilia, Italy - The Hundred Languages of Children in 2005 and The Wonder of Learning in 2015 which changed the panorama of education in the community. It also participated in several community development programs with less privileged communities.

The international professional development initiatives offered by the school sustain a global dialogue that is mutually enriching.

We believe that the vision for this community project must be based on quality and for this we invest in personal development, professional development, and community development. The child is not a student, he or she is a human being full of dreams, emotions, desires and wonders.

We believe that after 25 years we have all gained values that were built with the community.

We are a city that speaks investment, collaboration, quality, creativity, innovation, and also connection, mutual support, and attention to relationships and details. All

of this can be called a city that develops, defends and fights for the rights for children.

Q: How do children learn at L’Atelier?

thrive, learn, and relate throughout life. These pebbles are in these pockets and they last an entire lifetime.

Children are innate creative learners. They are born with a myriad of capacities that they discover in connection with life happenQ: In this unprecedented time of ings. At L’Atelier, the unique creative educathe COVID-19, how do you assess your tional proposal is offered as a system of a school seen as an atelier. The environments educational experience? How have children reacted? resemble the child’s thinking styles. They are diverse, aesthetically pleasant, diverWith the threat of the COVID-19 we decided gent, provoking, curious, and empathetic. to close overnight and transSchool should be the mirror form our school into of childhood, and as a virtual school. We such it must respect were faced with a the child’s identity “ A school is meant to be a bridge strange feeling. by offering, between the children, the community How could an especially and the city. This is the only way we can Atelier School be in the most all learn how to improve our society.” a virtual expeimportant Simonetta Cittadini rience if we base years of life, our daily experiences the inherent in environments and values of the culture of materials? But we knew childhood. we counted on key factors: the collaboration with parents, the creativity of children, the Children learn with friends and in dialogue relationships we have built throughout the with adults, immersed in ateliers or studios that bring the marvelous essence of human years, and the pedagogy of the faculty. kind, nature, the universe, and the world of These essential factors have made our virtual words and numbers to life through materials of all kinds. They learn by discussing and school an experience like no other that celebrates in full force the 25th anniversary of drawing, imagining and creating, using the many languages of the body, the sound and L’Atelier. the light. Children compare and contrast, raise points of view and learn to agree to dis- We find the pebbles. We see the children in agree. They make use of dialogue, documen- action. We notice their adaptability, capability to change, their flexibility and their immense tation, reflection, and revisiting. They are experimenters, communicators and collabo- creativity. With their parents they have rators, creators and problems solvers which transformed their homes into Ateliers and enjoy daily experiences away from the screen, are all needed for 21st century learning. in nature, in bodyness, in discovery and in design.

Children work in large community projects as well as with mixed age groups at times.

More than ever we are thankful to our comChildren who travel the entire journey at munity for being the mirror of our own expeL’Atelier exit with “pebbles in their pockets” as Professor Loris Malaguzzi, founder of the rience and for making visible that the child is capable. And so is the family and the school.

Reggio Emilia Approach, used to say. When asked what happens to these children as At L'Atelier School, we hope for a capable they go on, he stated, these children “will world. Re-invented. Healthy. Connected. have an extra pocket” from which to cope, L’Atelier has given birth to the CCC, Center for the Culture of Creativity. This center is a big atelier for the entire community 0-99 years old and promotes creativity as an intelligence. It is a place that offers an innovative and provocative environment that inspires, mentors, and expands opportunities to discover and uncover the innate creativity of every human being. L’Atelier School and the CCC work in collaboration both for the school families and the community.

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Music Mastery spent time at New York University, where they took a master class in chamber music, toured the music school, participated in an introduction to jazz improvisation and "jam" session, and watch an official rehearsal of the NYU Big Band. They went to Dizzy's Jazz Club at Lincoln Center, where they watch Cyro Baptista's Glosso Lalia, took a Broadway-style master class that centered on sight-reading and performance, and were the first audience to watch the New York Philharmonic perform the US premier of Babylon Suite, a new work by Franz WelserMöst, and had a personalized tour of Carnegie Hall.

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It’s A Small World Learning Center III Preschool | Grades K 305-888-0828 Jay’s Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 305-754-1474 Jiny’s Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-819-3004 The Joy of Learning Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 305-597-5665 Key Biscayne Presbyterian School Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian ) | Grades NS-1 305-361-2058 Kid Station Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-223-6161 Kid’s Daycare and Kindergarten Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 305-825-8666 Kid’s Love Daycare and Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-2 305-824-1612 Kiddie College of South Miami Corp Daycare/Preschool (Roman Catholic) | Grades PK-K 305-552-6047 Kiddie Corner Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-362-8222 Kiddie Ranch Nursery and Kindergarten Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 305-635-4994 KinderCare Learning Centers Multiple Locations | Grades NS-K 888-525-2780 Kinder House Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-1 305-388-3003 KLA Schools v Reggio Emilia Preschool | Infant - 5 yrs 305-912-5521

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Gulliver Preparatory School Grades 9-12 6575 North Kendall Drive Pinecrest, FL 33156 305-666-7937 Gulliver Preparatory School Miller Drive Campus

Grades 9-12 8000 SW 56 Street Miami, FL 33155 305-274-9535

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Main Campus 12101 SW 34th Street Miami, FL 33175 305-552-0202 Coral Way Campus 9850 SW 24th Street Miami, FL 33165 305-552-0208 www.highpointacademy.com Jose Marti Schools Grades PK-8 305-856-9044

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Miami Country Day Schoolv Independent School Grades Pk-12 601 NE 107th Street Miami, FL 33161 305-779-7230

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Ransom Everglades School Grades 6-12 Middle School 2045 South Bayshore Drive Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-250-6850 High School 3575 Main Highway Coconut Grove, FL 33133 305-460-8800

www.ransomeverglades.org Revelation School of Florida Grades 9-12 305-969-9448

Riviera Schools Riviera Day School Grades PK-5 6800 Nervia Street Coral Gables, FL 33146 305-666-1856 Riviera Preparatory School Grades 6-12 9775 SW 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33176 786-300-0300

www.rivieraschools.com Roblanca Academy Grades K-9 305-557-3871 Shelton Academy v Grades K-8 305-599-9967 South Florida School of Excellence v Grades PK-12 754-204-3738 Sunflowers Academy Grades PK-8 305-631-1284 Sunset Preparatory School Grades K-9 305-274-5111

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religious affiliations All Angels Academy v Episcopal | Grades PK-8 305-888-9483 Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High School Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 305-388-6700 Asbury Christian School Methodist | Grades K-6 305-823-5313

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Christ Fellowship Academy Baptist | Grades PK-6 305-238-1833

Gateway Christian School Baptist | Grades NS-6 305-271-1213

All-boys Catholic College Prep Grades 9-12 3000 SW 87th Ave. Miami, FL 33165 305-223-5650

www.columbushs.com Clara Mohammed School Islamic | Grades K-3 305-757-8741

The Gordon School v Jewish School | 12 months - 5th grade 305-854-3282 Ext. 242 Gospel Assembly Learning Center Christian | Grades 1-12 305-631-2732

Grace Baptist Academy Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-238-7332

Congregation Beth Medrash Levi Jewish (All-boys) | Grades 7-12 305-673-5664

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Cutler Ridge Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK4-8 305-251-1534 Dade Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-822-7690 Delta’s Christian School Of Excellence Christian | Grades K-9 305-688-9226

Divine Savior Academy v

College-Prep Christian Academy Grades Pre-K3-12 10311 NW 58th Street Doral, FL 33178 305-597-4545 www.divinesavioracademy.com Dr. John A. Mckinney Christian Academy Baptist | Grades K-6 786-318-3818 Emmanuel Christian School Baptist | Grades 1-6 305-625- 0383 Epiphany Catholic School v Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-667-5251 Faith Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 305-885-2845 First Assembly Christian Assembly of God | Grades PK-12 305-248-2273 First Baptist School Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-888-9776 First United Methodist Christian School v Methodist | Grades NS-8 305-248-7992 Florida Christian School College Prep | Grades PK3 - 12 305-226-8152

Good Shepherd Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades VPK-8 305-385-7002

Grace Academy International Christian | Grades K-12 305-681-2500

Colonial Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-246-8608

Coral Park Christian Academy Christian | Grades NS-8 305-559-9409

Gladeview Christian School Baptist | Grades NS-8 305-551-6143

Grace Christian Preparatory Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-259-1929 Grace Lutheran Learning Center Lutheran (LCA) | Grades PK-8 305-888-3220 Greater Miami Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-12 305-220-5955

Hebrew Academy (RASG) v Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School

Infant - Grade 12 2400 Pine Tree Drive Miami Beach, FL 33140 305-532-6421 www.hebrewacademymiami.org Hochberg Lower School v Jewish Preparatory School | Grades K - 5 305-933-6946 Holy Cross Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 904- 919-6071 Holy Family Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-947-6535 Homestead Assembly Christian Academy Christian | Grades 2-12 305-259-2022 Horeb Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-557-6811

Immaculata-La Salle High School Catholic High School Grades 9-12 3601 South Miami Ave Miami, FL 33133 305-854-2334 www.ilsroyals.com Immaculate Conception School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-822-6461

Jacobson Sinai Academy v Jewish | Grades PK-8 305-932-9011 Ext. 231

Miami Springs Adventist School Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 305-888-2244

Kendall Christian School Christian | Infant - 5th Grade 305-271-3723

Monsignor Edward Pace High School v Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 305-623-PACE (7223)

Key Biscayne International Christian School Presbyterian | Grades PK-7 305-365-6070

Mother Of Christ Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 786-497-6111

Key Point Christian Academy v at First Miami Presbyterian Church

Christian Preschool - Middle 609 Brickell Avenue Miami FL 33131 305-755-9258

www.keypointschools.com Keystone National High School Church of God | Grades 9-12 866-257-6011 Kids Learning Center of South Dade Christian | Grades PK-4 786-573-3017 King’s Christian School Christian | Grades PK-8 305-221-2008 Kingdom Academy Christian | Grades PK-2 305-385-3761 La Progresiva Presbyterian School Presbyterian | Grades PK-12 305-642-8600 Landow Yeshiva/Lubavitch Educational Center Jewish | Grades 1-11 305-653-8770

Lehrman Community Day School Jewish Community Day School 18 months - 5th Grade 727 Lehrman Drive/77th Street Miami Beach, FL. 33141 305-866-2771

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Mechina of South Florida Jewish (Special Emphasis All-boys) | Grades 7-12 305-534-7050

Miami Christian School Christian Grades PK-12 200 NW 109 Avenue Miami, FL 33172 305-221-7754

www.miamichristian.org Miami Dade Christian Academy Christian | Grades 9-12 786-218-1873 Miami Lakes Christian Academy Baptist | Grades PK-12 305-823-3888 Miami Shores Community Church School United Church of Christ | Grades PK-5 305-757-5866 Miami Shores Presbyterian Church School Presbyterian | Grades NS-5 305-759-2548

Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-829-3988 New Jerusalem Christian Academy Baptist | Grades PK-6 305-691-1291 New Testament Church Of Transfiguration Pentacostal | Grades 1-12 786-262-2965 North Hialeah Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-6 305-557-2821 Northwest Christian Academy Christian | Grades NS-12 305-685-8734 Our Lady Of Charity Private School v Roman Catholic | Grades NS-12 305-556-5494 Our Lady of the Lakes Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-362-5315 Our Lady Of Lourdes Academy Roman Catholic (All-girls) | Grades 9-12 305-667-1623 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-386-8446 Our Lady of The Rosary School v Roman Catholic | Grades NS-6 305-271-8389

Palmer Trinity School Episcopal Grades 6-12 7900 SW 176 Street Miami, FL 33157 305-251-2230

www.palmertrinity.org Pentab Academy Pentacostal | Grades PK-8 305-405-0088 Perrine SDA Elementary School v Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 786-429-3942 Princeton Christian School Church of the Nazarene | Grades PK-12 305-257-3644 Redland Christian Academy v Church of Christ | Grades PK-12 305-247-7399

St. Agatha Parochial School V Catholic Grades PK2-8 1125 Southwest 107th Avenue Miami, FL 33174 305-222-8751

www.stagathaonline.org

St. Agnes Academy Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-361-3245

St. Brendan Catholic High Schoolv Catholic High School Grades 9-12 2950 SW 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33165 305-223-5181

www.stbrendanhigh.org St. Brendan Elementary School v Catholic School | Grades Pre-K2-8 305-221-2722

St. Hugh Catholic School Catholic Preschool - 8th Grade 3460 Royal Road Coconut Grove, FL. 33133 305-448-5602

www.sthughmiami.org St. James Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-681-3822 St. John Neumann Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-255-7315 St. John The apostle School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-888-6819 St. John’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades PK-8 305-247-5445 St. Joseph’s School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 305-866-1471 St. Kevin Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-227-7571 St. Lawrence Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades K-8 305-932-4912 St. Louis Covenant School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 305-238-7562 St. Mary Cathedral School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-795-2000 St. Michael The Archangel Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-642-6732 St. Patrick Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades K-8 305-534-4616 St. Paul Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades K-9 305-271-3109 St. Philip's Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades PK-3 - 5 305-444-6366 St. Rose of Lima School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-751-4257 St. Theresa Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-446-1738

St. Timothy Parish School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-274-8229

Yeshiva Elementary School Jewish (Special Emphasis) | Grades K-7 305-867-3322

Fusion Academy Miami v 1:1 Teaching | Grades 6-12 305-831-0041

St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School Episcopal | Grades Jr. Preschool - 5th Grade 305-665-4851

Yeshiva Toras Chaim Jewish (All-boys) | Grades 9-12 305-944-5344

Gables Montessori School Montessori Method | Grades K-1 305-567-1900

St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades NS-8 305-661-8591

Yvonne Learning Center Christian | Grades PK-12 305-758-3235

The Glory of God Christian School v Accelerated Christian Education | Grades K-12 305-884-4000

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 305-858-3722

Scheck Hillel Community Schoolv Jewish College Preparatory School 18 Months-Grade 12 19000 NE 25th Avenue Nor th Miami Beach, FL 33180 305-931-2831 eHillel.org Seventh Day Adventist Union Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-12 305-953-9907 Sierra Norwood Calvary Child Development Center Baptist | Grades K-3 305-770-3733 Southeastern Christian Academy Christian | Grades 9-12 786-258-1873 Sunset Christian Academy Assembly of God | Grades PK-8 305-595-7558 Temple Beth Am Day School V Jewish Day School | 15 mos - 5th Grade 305-665-6228 The Thinking Child Academy Christian | Grades K-8 305-247-3036 Toras Emes Academy Klurman Elementary School Jewish | Grades PK-5 305-947-6000 Trinity Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-12 305-819-8999 The Way Christian Academy Pentacostal | Grades K-7 305-836-4446 West Dade Academy Christian | Grades 1-12 305-553-1000

Westminster Christian Schoolv Christian Grades PK3 - 12 6855 SW 152 Street Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 305-233-2030 www.wcsmiami.org

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Alexander Montessori Schoolv Montessori

Palmetto Bay Campus Preschool 18 mos.-6 y/o 17800 Old Cutler Road Miami FL 33157 305-969-1814

Golden Mittens Montessori Montessori Method | Grades PK-5 305-817-8888 Hollywood Education Literacy Project v Study Technology Method | K-12 305-752-4003 IMACS Learning Center Home Study Program / Supplemental | Grades 5-8 305-933-8992 International Bilingual Montessori School Montessori | Grades NS-K 305-661-6434

Old Cutler Road Campus Preschool/Toddler Ages 2-6 y/o 14400 Old Cutler Road Miami FL 33158 305-233-4540

Kid’s Haven Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades K 305-621-0990

Ludlam Road Campus Elementary Ages 6-12, Grades 1-5 14850 Sw 67th Avenue Miami FL 33158 305-235-3995

Kingswood Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-6 305-248-2308

Red Road Campus Preschool Ages 3-6 y/o 6050 Sw 57th Avenue Miami FL 33143 305-665-6274 www.alexandermontessori.com American Academy of Pinecrest Home Study Program | Grades 10-12 305-251-5723 American Worldwide Academy Flexible Schedule/e-campus (Christian) | Grades 9-12 305-456-5948 Apple Seed Montessori Montessori Method | Grades PK-K 305-557-5111 Atala Montessori School for Creative Expression Montessori Method | Grades PK – 8 786-738-1210 Casa Dei Bambini Montessori Method | Grades PK-4 305-534-8911 Cattiora Montessori School Montessori Method | Grades PK-6 305-274-6509 The Children’s House Montessori School Montessori Method | Grades PK-6 305-665-4686

Westwood Christian School Baptist | Grades PK2-12 305-274-3380

Coconut Grove Montessori School v Montessori Method | Grades PK-5 305-444-4484

William A. Kirlew Jr. Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 305-474-4760

Ebenezer International Christian Academy Home Study Program (Methodist) | Grades 9-12 305-792-8242

Worshiper’s House Of Prayer Academy Christian | Grades K-8 305-200-3245

The French American School of Miami Language Immersion Program | Grades PK-5 786-268-1914

Kids for Kids Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades NS-K 305-232-0606

Le Petite Papillon Montessori | Grades PK-5 305-867- 4244 Lively Stones for Jesus Special Emphasis/Alternative (Christian) | Grades 1-4 305-362-3991 MCA Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 2-12 305-442-2283 McGlannan School V Language-based Learning Difficulties | Grades 1-8 305-274-2208 Metropolitan International School World Based Curriculum | PK2-8 305-576-6070

Miami Nature Playschool Forest Kindergarten Ages 3 - 8 years old Parent & Child Ages 1 - 4 years old North Miami Location Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park 1725 Ne 135th Street North Miami, FL 33181 Little River Location Earth N Us Farm 7630 Ne 1st Ave Little River, FL 33138 North Bay Village Location Pelican Harbor Marina 1275 NE 79th St Miami, FL 33138 Text: 786-499-2939

miaminatureplayschool.com

Miami Shores Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-3 305-756-7733

US International Christian Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative (Christian) | Grades 9-12 305-244-9355

Killian Oaks Academy Special Education | Grades PK 305-274-2221

Miami Springs Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-K 305-883-0012

Vankara Christian School Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade PK-9 305-681-6121

Marian Center School and Services Special Education (Roman Catholic) | Grades 1-12 305-625-8354

Montessori Academy at St. John’s Montessori | Grades NS-3 305-534-8234

Village Montessori at Killian Montessori | Grades K 305-239375

Miami Learning Experience School

Montessori Achievement Center Montessori | Grades 1-8 305-893-5994

Village Montessori Day School Montessori | Grades PK-1 305-898-9199

Montessori Children’s Academy Montessori | Grades PK-2 305-225-3070

Von-wedel Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-3 305-893-9876

Montessori Children’s House Montessori | Grades NS-K 305-380-0513

We Love Kids Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade K 305-885-2490

Montessori Children’s House of Miami Lakes All-girls Montessori (Christian) | Grades K-7 305-823-2522

Winhold Montessori Schools Montessori | Grades NS-K 305-253-3225

Montessori Learning Center Montessori | Grades PK-1 305-388-9016

Xceed Preparatory Academy v Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade 6-12 305-901-2115

Montessori School of North Miami Montessori | Grades PK-6 321-639-2266 Mrs. Payan’s School Montessori | Grades PK-K 305-661-2780 Palmetto Bay Academy v Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade 6-12 786-293-5353 Peterson Montessori Academy Montessori | PK-K 305-463-9085 Rem Learning Center Special Programs/Alternative | Grades PK-1 305-235-0300

The Roig Academy v

Language-based Learning Difference Grades K-8 Bilingual (Spanish) Preschool Ages 2-4 8000 SW 112 Street Miami, FL 33156 305-235-1313

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Temple Menorah Jewish Montessori Montessori (Jewish) | Grades NS-PK 305-866-2156

Schoolhouse Academy Special Education | Grades 10-12 305-552-1200

United Cerebral Palsy Transitional Learning.

Special Education | Grades 8-12 305-325-1080

Beyond Expectations Academy Special Education | Grades 2-12 305-378-5775

Vanguard School Of Coconut Grove Florida Special Education | Grades 1-8 305-445-7992

Carpe Diem Academia Special Education | Grades K-12 305-971-1230

The Victory Center Special Education | Grades NS 305-904-764-7781

The Carrie Brazer Center for Autism Special Education | Grades 7-12 305-271-8790 Children’s Resource Fund Special Education | Grades K-1 305-596-6966 Cyrstal Academy Autism & Developmental Delays | Ages 5 - Adolocent 305-567-5881

Easter Seals Demonstration School & Child Development Center Special Education | Grades PK-12 305-547-4715

Temple Beth Shmuel Montessori All-girls Montessori (Jewish) | Grades PK-K 305-604-9101

Our Pride Academy Special Education | K-12 305-271-2678

Atlantis Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 305-271-9771

St. Christopher’s By-the-Sea Montessori School Montessori (Episcopal) | Grades PK-5 (305)361-5080

Sunset Montessori School Montessori | Grades NS-PK 305-666-2008

Neytz Hachochma Special Education (Jewish) | Grades Pk 305-945-7443

South Florida Child Development Center Special Education | Grades 2-9 305- 882-8119

www.roigacademy.com

Sunrise School Of Miami Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades PK-8 305-297-6562

www.mleschool.org

A.K.T.I.V. Learning Academy Special Education | Grades K - 6 786-293-7000

Debbie School Special Education | Grades PK-2 305-243-3226

Stone Coast Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grade 12 305-515-2826

Special Education K-12 and Adult Continuing Education Program 5651 SW 82nd Ave Rd Miami, FL 33143 305-275-5900

EDC Academy Of Excellence Special Education | Grades 1-12 305-758-9910 Educational Alternatives Special Education | Grade PK 305-221-5035 Faith Fellowship School Special Education | Grades 3-9 305-246-5534 Gospel Tabernacle Christian Academy Special Education (Pentacostal) | Grades 2-10 305-626-9162 I Smile For Children Special Educationl | Grades K-4 305-302-5840 Kesher L.D. Special Education (Jewish) | Grades 3-12 305-792-7060

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early childhood education Adventure Bay Early Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 954-441-4488 Andover Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 954-577-9701 Cambridge School Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 954-430-3388 Care & Share Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades NS-1 954-630-3333 Creative Child Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 954-389-8245 Developmental Preschool Kindergarten v Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 954-472-4673 Discovery Preschool Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 954-481-9500 First Steps Just for Kids Daycare/Preschool | Grades K 954-564-5437 Foundations Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Church of Christ) | Grades PK 954-667-0852

The Goddard School Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-k 954-443-2480

Hallandale House of Learning Montessori Preschool v Ages 18 months to 5 years old 124 NE 1st Ave Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 954-454-5494

www.hallandalehouseoflearning.com Happyland Day School Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian) | Grades PK-K 954-463-6051 Harvard Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 954-748-0006 Hollywood Hills Private School Daycare/Preschool (All-girls) | Grades PK-K 954-983-1866 Kids of Promise Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Assembly of God) | Grades K 954-989-7998 KinderCare Learning Centers Multiple Locations | Grades NS-K 888-525-2780 KLA Schools v Reggio Emilia Preschool | Infant - 5 yrs 305-912-5521 Larson Academy Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 954-561-2555 The Learning Center for Children Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 954-384-4884 Little Me Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades K-1 954-433-5269 New Mirawood School Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 954-983-4321 Plantation Methodist Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-k 954-792-1710 Precious Promise Academy Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Assembly of God) | Grades K-1 954-731-1616 Showers of Blessing Christian Daycare/Preschool (Pentecostal) | Grades PK-K 954-730-8775 Southwest Ranches Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Assembly of God) | Grades PK-K 954-434-5252 Summit-Questa Montessori Schoolv Montessori | Grades 18 Months - 8th 954-584-3466 Temple Sinai Early Childhood Learning Center Infants (6 weeks) - 5 years old 954-987-1694 Windsor Park Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades NS-2 954-970-3756 Winfield Christian Academy Daycare/Preschool (Christian) | Grades NS-2 954-970-3756

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American Heritage School v Grades PK-12 954-472-0022 American Preparatory Academy v Grades K-12 954-434-8936 Beacon Hill School Grades PK-8 954-963-2600 Candil Jacaranda School Grades PK-5 954-473-4400 Continental Academy Grades 9-12 800-285-3514 Emerald Hills School Grades K-6 954-964-9163 Fort Lauderdale Prep School v Grades PK-12 954-485-7500

North Broward Prep School v Nord Anglia Education School Early Childhood PK3 - Grade 12 7600 Lyons Road Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-247-0179

West Hollywood Private School Grades 5-12 954-983-7424 Westlake Preparatory School v Grades K-12 954-236-2300

religious affiliations Abundant Life Christian Academy v Christian | Grades PK-8 954-979-2665 Advent’s Early Childhood School Lutheran | Grades NS-PK 561-395-3631 Advent School Boca v Lutheran | Grades K-8 561-395-3631 Alazhar School Islamic | PK-8 954-722-1555 All Saints Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 954-742-4842 Annunciation School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-989-8287 Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 954-434-8820

www.nbps.org

Aukela Christian Military Academy Christian | Grades PK-12 954-929-7010

NSU University School v

Beth Emet School

Innovative & College Prep Curriculum

Junior Kindergarten - Grade 12 3375 SW 75 Avenue Davie, FL 33314 954-262-4506 www.uschool.nova.edu Pine Crest School

Independent College Preparatory Grades PK4 - 12 1501 NE 62nd Street For t Lauderdale, FL 33334 954-492-4100

www.pinecrest.edu Precious Kidz Too Grades PK-5 954-784-0087 Premier Academy School Grades 6-12 954-969-7172 The Randazzo School Grades NS-12 954-968-1750 The Sagemont School PK-12 954-389-2454 School Of Excellence Grades K-12 954-792-6118 Tanglewood Academy Grades PK-1 954-431-8805

Jewish Elementary & Middle School Grades K-8 4807 South Flamingo Road Cooper City, FL 33330 954-680-1882

www.bethemetschool.org Bethany Christian School Presbyterian | Grades NS-8 954-522-2554 Brauser Maimonides Academy v Jewish | Grades NS-8 954-989-6886 Broward Junior Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 954-316-8301 Calvary Christian Academy v Christian | Grades PK-12 954-905-5100 Cardinal Gibbons High School Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 954-491-2900 Chaminade-Madonna Catholic (Marianist) | Grades 9-12 954-989-5150 Christ Church School Methodist | PK-5 954-771-7700 Cooper City Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades PK-12 954-779-6221 Coral Springs Christian Academy Presbyterian | Grades PK-12 954-752-2870

Nativity Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-987-3300

St. Coleman Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-942-3500

New Hope SDA School Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 954-587-3842

St. David Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-472-7086

Excelsior Artz Preparatory School Christian | Grades PK-7 954-721-3471

New Life Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades 8-12 954-625-0251

St. Gregory The Great School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-473-8169

Faith Baptist Academy Baptist | Grades PK-12 954-974-2404

Nur Ul-Islam Academy Islamic | Grades PK-12 954-434-3288

St. Helen Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-739-7094

Faith Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 954-581-2918

Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 954-583-8112

St. Jerome Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades K-9 954-524-1990

Five Star Academy Christian | Grades 1-2 954-680-7724

Our Savior Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades NS-8 954-370-2161

Saint Mark Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-434-3777

Fort Lauderdale Christian School Christian | Grades PK-4 954-972-3444

Parkridge Christian Academy v Baptist | Grades NS-8 954-346-0236

Saint Mark's Episcopal SchoolV

Covenant Teaching Fellowship Christian | Grades 2-6 954-649-3584

David Posnack Jewish Day Schoov

College Preparatory School | Grades K -12 954-583-6100

Gateway Christian Academy Assembly of God | Grades PK-5 954-485-7012 Glades Christian Academy Baptist | Grades K-8 954-755-6405 Gloria Dei Lutheran Academy Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 954-475-8584 Hebrew Academy Community School Jewish | Grades PK-8 954-978-6341 High Expectations Education Center Christian | Grades K 954-881-9677 Highlands Christian Academy v Baptist | Grades PK-12 954-421-1747 Hollywood Christian School Baptist | Grades PK-12 954-322-4375 Holy Temple Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-8 954-467-0758 Lighthouse Christian Academy Christian | Grades 2-12 954-564-8950 Lighthouse Christian School Presbyterian | Grades K-8 954-941-7501 Little Flower Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-922-1217 Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades K-8 954-323-8006 Masoret Yehudit Academy Jewish | Grades PK-5 954-457-3899 The Masters Academy Baptist | Grades PK-8 954-434-2960 Mount Bethel Christian Academy v Christian | Grades PK-8 954-462-0255 Mt. Olivet SDA School Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-9 954-792-6010

Parkway Christian School

Christ, Character, Community Grades Pre-K2 - 8 1200 S. Flamingo Road Davie, FL 33325 954-424-6425 www.pcs-fl.net Phyl’s Academy Preparatory School Christian | Grades PK-8 954-731-7524

Episcopal Toddler - 8th Grade 1750 Oakland Park Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 954-563-4508

www.saintmarks.com St. Stephen School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-983-2636

St. Thomas Aquinas

Potential Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-8 954-434-1550

Catholic College Prep High School Grades 9-12 2801 SW 12 Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 954-581-0700 www.aquinas-sta.org

Pride and Joy Learning Center Christian | Grades NS-1 954-561-0175

Salah Tawfik Elementary & Middle School Islamic | Grades PK-8 954-741-8130

Redeemer Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades 4-7 954-854-9983

Sawgrass Adventist School v Seventh Day Adventist | Grades K-8 954-473-4622

Point Of Grace Christian Academy Baptist | Grades K-12 954-649-0145

Redeeming Word Christian Academy Christian | Grades K-5 954-485-1435 Rohr Bais Chaya Academy Jewish (All-girls) | Grades 9-12 954-788-8781 St. Andrew Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-753-1280 St. Ambrose Elementary School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-427-2226 St. Anthony School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-467-7747 St. Bartholomew Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-431-5253

Sha’arei Bina Torah Academy for Girls Jewish (All-girls) | Grades 6-12 954-927-5544 Shepherd Of The Coast Christian School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades PK-8 954-772-5468 Sheridan Hills Christian School Baptist | Grades NS-12 954-966-7995 Smith Christian University Christian | Grades 10-12 866-667-8133 Soaring Eagles Academy Christian | Grades 1-12 954-709-0930 South Florida Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades 2-12 954-655-3170

St. Bernadette Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-432-7022

Sunrise Christian School Of Academic Studies Pentacostal | Grades K-6 954-358-0497

St. Bonaventure Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 954-476-5200

Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El Day School Jewish | Grades K-5 954-358-4200

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Temple Beth Am Jewish | NS-PK 954-968-4545

Florida Ocean Sciences Institute Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 6-12 954-764-2733

Trinitas Academy Baptist | Grades K-12 954-581-2744

Green Children’s House Montessori School Montessori | Grades K 954-946-7215

Trinity Christian School Methodist | Grades PK-5 954-941-8033

Gulfstream Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-6 954-455-2781

Trinity Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades K-8 954-463-7471

Lifetime Learning Ahavat Limud Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 4-12 954-785-1711

Westminster Academy v

Little Flower Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-6 954-565-8205

Christian College Preparatory Grades Pre-K2-12 5601 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-771-4600

www.wa.edu

Weston Christian Academy Classical Christian School

2019 National Blue Ribbon School

Pre-K3 - 8th Grade 1420 Indian Trace Weston, FL 33326 954-349-9224 www.westonchristianacademy.org special emphasis

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alt method

Academy High School Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 9-12 954-752-5038 AEF Preparatory Schools v Alternative Education | Grades K-12 954-581-8222 Anew-Generation Christian Leadership Academy Special Emphasis/Alternative (Christian) | Grades 6-12 954-306-3720 Apple Tree Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-8 954-252-9250 Aventura Montessori School Montessori | Grades K 954-456-5609 BB International School Language/Cultural Immersion | Grades NS-5 954-946-2229 The Blake School Montessori | Grades PK-8 954-584-6816 Christi / STEPSS Academy v Special Program/Alternative (Christian) | Grades K-12 954-749-6869 Conservatory Prep Senior High School v Special Program/Alternative | Grades 6-12 954-680-5808 Coral Springs Montessori Montessori | Grades NS-K 954-344-0027 Elite Behavioral Health Center Special Emphasis/Alternative (All-boys) | Grades 4-9 954-444-6287

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Lycee Franco-American International School v Language Immersion School | Grades PK-5 954-237-0356 Marblue Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-6 954-923-7100 Maria’s House Montessori School Montessori | Grades K-2 954-421-9220 Miami Lakes Montessori Christian Center Montessori (Christian) | Grades 6-7 954-443-3975 Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-8 954-435-4622 Montessori Institute of Broward Montessori | Grades PK-4 954-472-9620

s p e c i a l e d u c at i o n Abi’s Place Special Education | Grades NS 954-752-4441 Access School Special Education | Grades 3-7 954-680-9494 AEF Westham Academy Special Education | Grades 6-12 954-581-8222 Atlantis Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-752-7571 Bright Steps Forward Special Education | Grades K-12 954-376-3911 Broward Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-434-2980 Casablanca Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-415-1149

Center Academy Prep v

Learning Differences College Readiness

Grades 5-12 4700 Riverside Drive, Suite 100 Coral Springs, FL 33067 954-575-1231 www.centeracademy.com

Montessori Ivy League Academy Montessori | Grades NS-PK 954-438-8808

Divine Academy Special Education | Grades 5-12 954-499-4638

Nationwide Academy High School Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 9-12 954-802-0776

Harvard International Academy Special Education | Grades 4-12 954-301-5828

Paideia Classical Academy Classical Education | Grades PK-12 954-974-1121

Paladin Academy College Prep Special Education | Grades K-12 954-431-4224

Pembroke Park Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-K 954-893-0077

Sharon School of Excellence Special Education (Pentecostal) | Grades K-12 954-391-6080

Pine Island Montessori Montessori | Grades PK-5 954-434-6337

South Florida Jewish Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-427-7788

Rainbow Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-K 954-989-1977

Westlake Academy Special Education | Grades K-12 954-236-2300

Score Academy v Flexible Scheduling/ 1:1 Teaching | Grades K-12 954-510-0600 Sunset Sudbury School Sudbury | Ages 4-18 954-404-7785 Tamarac Learning Center Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 2-12 954-724-6287 Three Village Montessori Montessori School | Grades PK-3 954-581-2744 Woodlands Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-3 954-722-4880 Xceed Preparatory Academy v Special Emphasis/Alternative | Grades 6-12 954-361-3405

Palm Beach

early childhood education Bluffs School Daycare (Christian) | Grades PK 561-775-1430 Cambridge School Daycare Grades NS-K 561-791-0013 Church in the Gardens Preschool Preschool (Church of God) | Grades PK-K 561-622-3398 The Goddard School Daycare/Preschool Grades NS-K 561-333-2020 Imagination Station Early Learning Center Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 561-642-4262

Jupiter Academy v Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 561-747-1003

Grandview Preparatory School Grades NS-12 561-416-9737

KLA Schools v Reggio Emilia Preschool | Infant - 5 yrs 305-912-5521

The Greene School

Boca Raton Christian School Christian | Grades PK-12 561-391-2727

Palm Beach Preschool Daycare/Preschool | Grades PK-K 541-968-4332

Independent Day School Early Childhood 4 yrs - Grade 8 2001 South Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-293-2888 www.thegreeneschool.com

Cardinal Newman High School v College Preparator y (Catholic) Grades 9-12 512 Spencer Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-683-6266 www.cardinalnewman.com

Peter Pan Preschool v Daycare/Preschool | Grades NS-PK 561-622-3628

Gulf Stream School Grades PK-8 561-641-7435

Daughter Of Zion Junior Academy v Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-243-0715

Primary Learning Place Grades PK-1 561-482-3772

The King's Academy Grades PK-12 561-686-4244

Mt. Olive Christian School Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) | Grades K 561-274-0947

Seacrest Christian Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Presbyterian) | Grades NS-PK 561-276-5552 Temple Beth El of Boca Raton Daycare/Preschool (Jewish) | Grades PK-K 561-391-9092 Victory Baptist Preschool Daycare/Preschool (Baptist) | Grades PK-K 561-965-5091

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ABC Children’s Learning Academy Grades K-2 516-964-2800 American Heritage School of Boca/Delray v Grades PK-12 561-495-7272 Baldwin Prep School v Grades K-12 561-844-7700 Batt Private School Grades K-8 561-625-2288

Oxbridge Academy

Independent Private School Grades 9-12 3151 N. Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-972-9826

www.oapb.org/OH Palm Beach Day Academy v Grades Pre-K2 - 9th 561.932.8815

Pine Crest School

Independent College Preparatory Grades PK4 - 8 2700 St. Andrews Blvd Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-852-2800

www.pinecrest.edu

The Batt School v Grades PK-12 561-625-2288

Unity for Kids School Grades K-12 561-578-8270

The Benjamin School v

Unity School Grades Toddler - 8 561-276-4414

Independent Day School Grades PK3-8 11000 Ellison Wilson Road North Palm Beach, FL 33408 561-472-3451

Grades 9-12 4875 Grandiflora Road Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 561-472-3451

Wellington Collegiate Academy Grades 3-8 561-784-1776 The Wellington Preparatory School Grades PK-5 561-649-7900

religious affiliations

www.thebenjaminschool.org

Advent Lutheran School v Lutheran (AELC) | Grades K-8 561-395-3635

Boca Prep International Preschool - 12th Grade 561-8521410

All Saints Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades Pre-K4 - 8 561-748-8994

Forest Trail Academy Grades K-12 800-890-6269

Belle Glade Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-11 561-261-4146

Glades Day School v Grades PK-12 561-996-6769

Berean Christian School v Christian | Grades NS-12 561-798-9300

Divine Savior Academy v

College-Prep Christian Academy Preschool - Elementar y 15935 Lyons Road Delray Beach, FL 33446 561-359-3090

www.divinesavioracademy.com

Donna Klein Jewish Academy Jewish Community Day School Grades K-12 9701 Donna Klein Blvd Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-852-3300

www.dkja.net Ephesus Junior Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-841-0033 Garden Of The Sahaba Academy Islamic | Grades PK-11 561-395-3011 Gold Coast Jr Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-364-7388 Good Shepherd Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades NS-5 561-746-5507 Greenacres Christian Academy Christian | Grades PK-12 561-965-0363 Haverhill Baptist Day School Baptist | Grades NS-3 561-683-1780 Hillel Day School of Boca Raton Jewish | Grades PK-8 561-470-5000 Jupiter Christian School Christian | Grades PK-12 561-354-1917

Lake Park Baptist School v

Teaching Specialist Grades Pre-K3-8 625 Park Ave Lake Park, Florida 33403 (561)844-2747

www.lakeparkbaptist.org

Lake Worth Christian School Calvanist | Grades PK-12 561-586-8216

Maranatha Christian Academy v Church of God | Grades PK-8 561-622-8377

St. Mark’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades PK2-8 561-622-1504

Emerging Minds Montessori Academy v Montessori | Grades PK-8 561-487-3535

Methodist Early Childhood Education Daycare/Preschool (Methodist) | Grades PK-K 561-368-1215

St. Paul Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades NS-8 561-395-8548

French American International School Language Immersion | Grades K-6 561-479-8266

Meyer Preparatory v College Prep | Grades K-8 561-686-6520

St. Vincent Ferrer School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-278-3868

Fusion Academy Boca Raton v 1:1 Teaching | Grades 6-12 561-953-9365

Nativity Lutheran Church & School Lutheran | Grades K-4 561-622-4998

The Shepherd’s School Church of God | Grades PK-12 561-924-9578

Goliath Academy Alternative School (Christian) | Grades 9-12 954-274-0651

New Horizons Christian Academy v Assembly of God | Grades 4-12 561-433-5933

Solomon Schechter Day School Jewish | Grades K-4 561-750-4240

The Harid Conservatory Special Emphasis Dance | Grades 9-12 561-997-2677

Northern Private School Christian | Grades PK-2 561-585-4053

Spanish River Christian School

Jupiter Montessori School Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-575-4331

Our Savior Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades K-6 561-582-8624 RJ Hendley Christian Community School Baptist | Grades PK-8 561-842-1349

Rosarian Academy

Independent Catholic School Age 1 through Grade 8 807 North Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-260-5104

www.rosarian.org

Sacred Heart School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-582-2242 Saint Andrew’s School Episcopal | Grades Pre-K - 12 561-210-2000 St Ann Catholic School v Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-832-3676 St Clare School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-622-7171 St. David’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades PK-1 561-793-1272 St. Joan of Arc School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-392-7974 St. John Paul II Academy v Roman Catholic | Grades 9-12 561-314-2100 St. Joseph’s Episcopal School Episcopal | Grades Pre-K3 -8 561-732-2045 St. Jude Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-392-9160 St. Juliana Catholic School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-655-1922 St. Luke School Roman Catholic | Grades PK-8 561-965-8190

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Presbyterian Grades PK3-8 2400 Yamato Road Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-994-5006

Le Petit Prince: The French School of Boca Raton Language Immersion | Grades PK-5 561-727-0221

www.spanishriverchristian.com

The Learning Foundation of Florida v Alternative | Grades 2-12 561-795-6886

Suncoast Christian Academy v Church of Christ | Grades K-5 561-641-1446

Montessori Independent Learning Center Montessori School | Grades PK-1 561-968-2642

Torah Academy of Boca Raton Jewish | Grades PK-8 561-465-2200

Royal Palm Montessori Academy Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-483-3838

Trinity Christian Academy Pentecostal | Grades PK-12 561-967-1900

Score Academy v Flex Schedule/ 1:1 Teaching | Grades K-12 561-345-2855

Trinity Christian School v Methodist | Grades NS-8 561-253-3950

Space of Mind Social Homeschool

Trinity Lutheran School Lutheran (LCMS) | Grades NS-8 561-276-8458 West Palm Beach Jr Academy Seventh Day Adventist | Grades PK-8 561-689-9575 Yeshiva High School v Jewish | Grades 9-12 561-417-7422

special emphasis

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myspaceofmind.com Sunshine Tree School Montessori | Grades K-8 561-622-4173

alt method

Academic Private High School v Alternative | Grades 6-12 561-929-7990 Children’s House of Boca Raton Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-391-0074 The Children’s House of Wellington Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-790-3748 Children’s Learning Center Montessori | Grades PK-K 561-988-8288 Claremont Montessori School Montessori | Grades 1-8 561-394-7674 Coastal Middle & Senior High School Grades 9-12 561-842-6349 Education Place v Flexible Scheduling | Grades 1-12 561-753-6563

Grades 1-12 + Afterschool Programs 102 N. Swinton Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-894-8772

Turtle River Montessori School v Montessori | Grades NS-12 561-745-1995 The Weiss School Accelerated/Gifted Program | Grades PK-8 561-627-0740 West Glades Montessori School Montessori | Grades K-2 561-479-4629

s p e c i a l e d u c at i o n Atlantis Academy Palm Beaches Special Education | Grades K-8 561-642-3100 Coates Learning Center Special Education | Grades 6-12 561-689-2323 The Elles School Special Education | Grades 2-12 561-588-1954

BROWARD

His Academy Institute Special Education | Grades 3-12 561-881-5412 Kentwood Preparatory School Special Education | Grades 1-12 561-649-6141 The Open Doorway Special Education | Grades K-12 561-434-2788 Potentia Academy Special Education | Grades 5-12 561-433-5557 The Seal Academy Special Education | Grades 9-12 561-706-1004

Florida

boarding schools Admiral Farragut Academy College Prep Boarding & Military Program | Grades 8-12 727-384-5500 Amerigo Boca Raton Catholic College-Prep | Grades 9-12 312-416-1955

Donahue Academy of Ave Maria Catholic College-Prep | Grades 9-12 239-304-7068 Florida Prep Academy v Day Student & Boarding Programs Grades 5-12 321-723-3211 IMG Academy International Boarding School | Grades 5-12 941-739-3964 Monteverde Academy Grades PK-12 407-469-2561

North Broward Prep School v Nord Anglia Education School Grades 6 - 12 7600 Lyons Road Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-247-0179

www.nbps.org

Saint Andrew’s School Episcopal | Grades Pre-K - 12 561-210-2000 The Vanguard School v Grades 6-12 863-676-6091 Windermere Preparatory School Grades 9-12 954-305-6937

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EDUCATION TRENDS

SEL

in the time of

CORONA

R

emember the novel "Love in the time of Cholera"?

The emotional love story that took place during the worlds longest running pandemic. A tale that portrayed lovesickness as both a physical and emotional plague, like the world was experiencing at that time with cholera. Well, here we are, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic and we are seeing adults and children suffering from the physical and emotional plague of widespread panic and stress. It got me thinking about the benefits of social-emotional learning in the time of yet another pandemic.

While many are seeing this school year as a wash academically, it could very well play out to be one that teaches students some of the most important lessons like resilience, grit, and adaptability. Weaving social-emotional learning into the beautiful tapestry of curriculum, pedagogy, and school culture is critical for children to thrive not just as students but someday as parents, entrepreneurs, leaders—as global citizens.

So, what is SEL? SEL stands for Social-Emotional Learning. It is the process through which children (and adults) develop self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for success in life—academically, professionally, and socially. SEL helps us understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. Everything from resilience, anger management, conflict resolution, organizational skills, stress management, adapting to change, problem solving, it all comes down to understanding ourselves and our emotions, the respect and empathy we have for others, and our ability to make responsible decisions.

BROWARD

History of SEL In 1994, the meetings between researchers, practitioners, and child advocates led to the formation of CASEL—today known as The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning. Their goal was to establish high-quality, evidence-based social and emotional learning (SEL) to promote positive development in children as an essential part of preschool through high school education. In 1997, through the publishing of Promoting Social and Emotional Learning: Guidelines for Educators, the pioneering book defined SEL and demonstrated the significance of SEL education for all students.

By 2006 CASEL had published an implementation guide and provided essential tools and resources for SEL implementation in schools. After more than two decades of research and studies showing its positive and long-term impact, we are starting to see it widely adopted to the development and education of the whole child.

One of the biggest trends in education for the new decade is SEL Education. It is often referred to as the missing piece of education

as research shows that SEL leads to better academic performance, improved behavior, long-term and global impact, improved economic mobility, and improved emotional distress (think less depression, anxiety, and stress). The main boost comes on the heels of interest and support from teachers, administrators and the education community. With data now supporting some very favorable outcomes, SEL is becoming as important as academics.

Measuring SEL Since the 2011 release of CASEL’s meta-analysis, studies have found that students who receive high-quality SEL instruction have achievement scores on average of 11 percentile points higher than students who did not receive SEL instruction. The three-year study by The Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) revealed that lack of social-emotional learning had a strong detrimental affect not just in academics but also in work and life outcomes. Academic achievement is dependent on perseverance, self-control, responsibility, curiosity, and emotional stabil-

ity and the lack of these skills can prevent the effective use of cognitive skills such as verbal or numerical proficiency. To further uphold the importance of SEL, the report stated “researchers at Columbia University concluded that for every dollar a school spends on social-emotional learning programs, it sees an eleven dollar return on its investment,” indicating the investment in SEL is worthwhile.

Children are being taught the basics like reading and math but indirectly learning about persistence, grit, and responsibility as well. It is hard to know and measure how this pandemic will affect our students future but I can assure you that they are still learning. They are learning how to respond by watching how everyone around them responds.

This is a unique opportunity to start fostering social and emotional development at home. Start by teaching cooperation and conflict resolution, encourage emotional expression, practice self-regulation, and teach them to be empathetic and altruistic. Social and emotional learning should be the greatest takeaway from this pandemic. � 2020 / PRIVATE SCHOOLS GUIDE l 35

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NEW FACE

Oxbridge Academy is pleased to announce Ms. Pamela Figoras, a licensed clinical social worker, joins the school in the role of mental health counselor.

Ms. Figoras, who specializes in education and social emotional health in both the private and public sector, will continue her prior commitments to Compass Community Center and Florida Atlantic University. She is part of a two-person team conducting a three-year county-funded grant at Compass to treat the LGBTQ youth population as well as gather data regarding the results of the treatment strategies. In addition, Ms. Figoras remains an adjunct professor at FAU’s School of Social Work, focusing on social work policy and clinical practices.

Prior to her current roles, Ms. Figoras spent many years working as a clinical director for hospitals and centers in Atlanta, Tequesta, and Fort Lauderdale.

She obtained a Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of New Hampshire. Locally, Ms. Figoras maintains a private practice where she provides individual and family therapy. Ms. Figoras is a mother of three teenagers.

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