Point Dume School
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McKinna Learning Academy (MLA) is a transformative educational institution located in Malibu, California, dedicated to unlocking the potential of neurodiverse exceptional learners aged 7 to 13. With a mission to empower high-functioning and twice-exceptional (2e) children, MLA offers a proprietary curriculum that goes beyond traditional Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), creating specialized and individualized learning plans tailored to each student's unique needs. The academy prides itself on its innovative teaching methods and a low student-teacher ratio of 8 to 1, ensuring that every child receives the attention and support necessary to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Over the past 17 years, MLA has successfully guided more than 500 students toward achieving their goals, with a remarkable track record of 100% of graduates advancing to college. The school's holistic approach focuses on equipping 2e students with essential skills and tools, fostering independence and preparing them for success in traditional high school and beyond. What sets McKinna Learning Academy apart is not only its commitment to individualized education but also its strong emphasis on family partnerships and community engagement, creating a nurturing environment where neurodiversity is celebrated and every child's journey is honored.
Point Dume School is an elementary and middle school for Neurodivergent Learners ages 7 to 13 providing customized and specialized education above and beyond a child's Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Serves high-functioning and twice exceptional children with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism and Central Auditory Processing Disorder by creating specialized and customized learning plans for each student. Our proprietary curriculum has benefitted over 500 students, unlocking their innate ability to thrive and integrate into traditional high school, college and beyond.
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- Neurodiverse
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- individualized learning plans
- community engagement
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