Brightmont Academy - Cherry Creek

At Denver Children's Home, Bansbach Academy serves as a key component in the holistic care of children and teens, offering a therapeutic, educational environment that promotes both academic achievement and personal growth. Accredited by AdvancED and the Colorado Department of Education, we integrate core academics with programs designed to support social-emotional development, self-sufficiency, leadership, and character building. Classes are intentionally kept small, with an average of 8 to 10 students, enabling personalized attention from our special education teachers, who work alongside Youth Treatment Counselors so each student receives tailored support. Students participate in core academic subjects including math, language arts, social studies, science, health, and physical education, while also engaging in programs that promote life skills and character development. Our goal is to equip students with the academic skills, social-emotional tools, and coping strategies they need to succeed in a public-school setting and beyond. Through individualized instruction, therapeutic support such as equine, art, and music therapy, and hands-on learning experiences, we help students build a foundation for future success, both academically and personally.

Beyond Exceptional is a homeschool enrichment program in Denver for diverse learners in grades K-12, built for children with combinations of ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and gifted or highly gifted profiles who have not thrived in a conventional classroom. Learning happens outdoors and in the real world through monthly hands-on transdisciplinary projects, with personalized learning plans and assessments for each student. Program strands include Forest School, environmental education, STEAM, creative writing and media studies, and life skills, taught by a leader holding Level 3 Forest School Leader certification from the United Kingdom. Classes are capped at 12 students. Community service and social innovation projects are part of the year, and community partnerships bring in specialized instruction.