Elevate Learning Academy

Our Environment

Located on the edge of Burlington Central Park, where our students spend most of their recesses, the learning environment at ELEVATE is very special.

Designed specifically for students with ADHD, students are encouraged to learn strategies that help them self-regulate and advocate for this when needed. This might mean a quick jump on the indoor trampoline, sitting on a wobble chair, bouncing their feet up and down on the bouncy band on their chair, or taking some quiet time on the sofa under a soft blanket.

To allow for flexibility, all desks at ELEVATE are moveable and can be raised or lowered so students can stand or sit at their desks when they are working. Larger tables allow students to work in groups on specific projects.

At ELEVATE, we also recognize that not all learning takes place in the classroom. We connect fully with our community through monthly volunteer work at Food For Life, biweekly visits to the local library as well as a variety of field trips.

A Day At ELEVATE

Mon to Fri – 9:30am to 3:30pm

Bell Work
  • $Printing/cursive practice
  • $Independent reading
Literacy
  • $Daily Reading - Independent and aloud to an adult
  • $Daily journal writing
  • $Explicit phonics instructions
  • $Opportunities to practice oral communication
Indoor Movement and Snack Break
Numeracy
  • $Whole group and small guided group instruction with appropriate differentiated lessons
Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL)
  • $Zones of Regulation Program
  • $Mindfulness Practice
  • $Self-regulation strategies (i.e., learning how to recognize emotions, use strategies to achieve self-control and emotional regulation
Lunch
  • $Outdoor recess is in adjoining Central Park with two playgrounds and playing field
Flex Block
  • $This can include Science, Social Studies, SuperFlex program, the Arts, Health, Physical Education and other areas of study

*Sample Schedule Subject To Change

Finally, at ELEVATE, our students learn empathy and the importance of caring for others with the help of our program pets:

Phoebe

The Dog

Bluey

The Beta Fish

As you can see, this is not your regular classroom!