LiFT Academy

At Autism Inspired Academy in Clearwater, our K–12 program is designed for autistic students. Individualized academics are paired with behavior support, speech and language services, and occupational therapy coordinated with the school day. We also teach practical and social skills, with consistent routines and communication among students’ families, teachers and therapists.

American Sign Language, spoken English and Montessori methods shape instruction at Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf. Our teachers adapt instruction and use the language that fits each child's learning needs. Small classes give children different ways to explore subjects. Our Clearwater students learn with peers who have varied hearing and communication experiences. We welcome deaf and hard of hearing children ages 3 to 15, from preschool through sixth grade. We also enroll siblings of deaf children, children with deaf parents and a limited number of hearing children. These groups participate in the school while teachers attend to their individual educational needs. Our admission decision concerns whether we can meet an individual child's educational needs. We work through that decision with the family and our school partners. If another placement would fit the child better, we recommend alternatives. Families can use Step Up for Students scholarships and ELC School Readiness assistance. We are a private nonprofit school. Donations and community support also help us fund our programs and classroom experience.

CLC Academy is a private school in Clearwater at 1411 N Fort Harrison Ave offering small class sizes and individualized academic programs for students who struggle in traditional school settings. The campus uses a phonics-based reading program and allows students to master math skills before advancing. CLC Academy accepts Step Up for Students, Family Empowerment Scholarship, and Hope scholarship programs that can cover tuition for eligible families. The school customizes each child's academic plan and supports students who need a more personalized private school environment in Pinellas County. Submit an inquiry through the Special Needs USA listing to ask about admissions, scholarship options, grade levels, and individualized programming at CLC Academy in Clearwater.