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Beyond the Spectrum

Private | PK-12 | 27 students

Education center for children with autism and related abilities

Student diversity

Looks like we have no information about the race or ethnicity of the student body.

 
 

Living in Sarasota

Situated in a suburban neighborhood. The median home value is $294,500. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $980.

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Community Rating

4 stars

Community Rating by Year
2013:
Based on 1 rating
2012:
Based on 1 rating
2011:
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2010:
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Posted March 22, 2013

This school has changed our lives. As a non profit we have found that they are not in the "business" to make money. But to enrich the lives of kids on the spectrum and include all family members. They provide a safe, nurturing and academically successful approach for my son. We have been to a few school were we felt our child was not wanted as a little extra effort was required for him. We always felt he was not wanted. Beyond the spectrum took us in and never looked back or made us feel our son was "bad". They have truly saved our lives at the same time have made tremendous gains for our son! I woulds highly recommend them!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 15, 2012

We visited this school within the last 6 months, seeing if it would be a good fit for our child. At the time, the space it occupied was very small and in need of repair; it was also wasn't a clean school. It seemed disorganized with a very relaxed atmosphere; a couple of the classrooms were the size of closets (and not the large walk-in kind). However, the director was very nice, with a passion for the kids. I understand, though, that they are moving into a newer space. Hopefully, things will change and this school will grow.
—Submitted by a parent


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College readiness and student pathways

Students typically attend these schools prior to attending this school Fruitville Elementary
Pinnacle Academy
Gap School
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Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Librarian/media specialist(s)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Reading specialist(s)
School social worker/counselors(s)
Special education coordinator
Speech and language therapist(s)
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff None
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Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
Level of special education programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many needs and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program for very challenging needs such as autism or complete visual impairment
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Cognitive disability
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Clubs
  • Special olympics

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities
  • Computer lab

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Music teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Music room
Music
  • Instrumental music lessons

Language learning

Staff resources available to students
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Health & athletics

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Therapeutic
Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Kitchen
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
Clubs
  • Special olympics
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:30 am
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school: ends at 5:30 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Brynn Rangel
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins
  • 3 years old
Gender
  • Coed
Boarding options
  • Day school
Is there an application process?
  • Yes

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Behavorial
  • Direct instruction
  • Individually guided instruction
  • Multi-aged
  • Standards-based
  • Therapeutic
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Special education
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many needs and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program for very challenging needs such as autism or complete visual impairment
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Cognitive disability
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments
Foreign languages taught
  • None
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • None
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • Life Skills

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Librarian/media specialist(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Reading specialist(s)
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • None
Extra learning resources offered
  • Behavioral
  • Counseling
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Mentoring
  • Remediation
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • None
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Library
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Music room
  • Playground
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
  • Manatee county schools
  • Sarasota county schools
  • Community foundation
  • FACE autism
  • Family network disabilities
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • None
Girls sports
  • None

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • None
Music
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing arts
  • None
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Special olympics
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize cultural events
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Volunteer in the classroom
  • Volunteer time after school
More from this school
  • We are a non profit education center and therapeutic clinic for children and families affected by autism and related abilities.
School leaders can update this information here.

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What are your chances?


9 out of 10students were accepted for the 2011-2012 school year.


Students accepted for the 2011-2012 school year
27
Applications received for the 2011-2012 school year
30
Students typically come from these schools
Fruitville Elementary
Pinnacle Academy
Gap School

What does it cost?

Tuition range for the 2012-2013 school year
$14000 - $17000
Vouchers accepted
No
Financial aid offered
Yes.
School-based aid
Outside scholarships

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Sea of strengths
Any Public
College preparation / awareness offered
None
Students' post-graduation plans in 2012
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7333 International Place
Sarasota, FL 34240
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Phone: (941) 907-3443

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