Center Academy - Jacksonville

Center of Achievement is a Jacksonville community organization at 933 W Beaver St, founded in 1992 by Gertrude H. Peele to serve children, youth, and families across Northeast Florida. The center offers youth development, family support, education, and community resource referrals regardless of background or income. Ongoing initiatives include Fit For Life healthy lifestyle programs, Teach Peace community outreach, and leadership development for young people in the Jacksonville area. Center of Achievement focuses on building self-esteem, life skills, and positive community connections rather than operating as a traditional K-12 school. Submit an inquiry through the Special Needs USA listing to ask about youth programs, family services, and community resources at Center of Achievement in Jacksonville.

CES Academy of Jacksonville is the Hogan Road campus of Children's Educational Services, our nonprofit network founded in 2009 that runs private K-12 academies across Florida. Cognia accredits CES as a full education system, so every CES Academy carries accreditation, and families can pay with any Florida school choice scholarship, including the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship and FES-UA. We place each student in the program that fits where they are. The Traditional program ($11,000) serves students on grade level or one to two levels behind, including students with IEPs and gifted students, in small classes with no homework. The Foundations program ($13,000) teaches at each student's functional level, with intensive language therapy for students with speech impairments, autism, intellectual disabilities and developmental delays, and its students graduate with an Access Points diploma or earn a completion certificate. A Transitional path helps students earn a standard diploma over an extended timeline, and an Achieve program runs $16,500. Classrooms use iPads, MacBooks and interactive smartboards. Teachers track progress weekly and send quarterly report cards, and dual enrollment through Southeastern University is open to our high schoolers.

Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech is dedicated to empowering children who are deaf or hard of hearing, fostering their ability to listen and communicate effectively. Serving a diverse age range from infants to adults, Clarke specializes in providing tailored educational programs that cater to individual needs, including those with profound hearing loss. The school's core mission is to build listening and spoken language skills essential for success in both academic and everyday environments. With a focus on Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) methodologies, Clarke employs compassionate professionals who guide families through each stage of their child's development, ensuring that every child can thrive alongside their peers. What sets Clarke apart is its commitment to low student-teacher ratios, strong partnerships with families, and the integration of innovative technology that maximizes each child's potential. Additionally, Clarke's extensive network of services includes support in mainstream classrooms, socialization opportunities, and community events that celebrate the achievements of students, making it a unique resource for families navigating the challenges of hearing loss.