Illustrative photoUCP of Central Florida - Bailes Community Academy
Grades and ages
Ages 3-14
Student-teacher ratio
4:1
Tuition
Tuition-Free (Public Charter)
About UCP of Central Florida - Bailes Community Academy
UCP of Central Florida - Bailes Community Academy in East Orlando, Florida, is an inclusive, tuition-free public charter school offering innovative, arts-integrated education for students with and without disabilities from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Located adjacent to the University of Central Florida, Bailes Community Academy implements a pioneering inclusion model where neurodivergent students—including those with cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, and physical disabilities—learn alongside typically developing peers. The school features fully accessible facilities, state-of-the-art assistive technologies, low student-teacher ratios (4:1 in specialized tracks), and on-site pediatric physical, occupational, and speech therapy clinics integrated directly into the school day.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Pre-K
- K-5
- 6-8
- Ages 3-14
Learning needs supported
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy
- Developmental Delays
- Down Syndrome
- Spina Bifida
Specialties
- Cerebral Palsy
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Physical & Neurological Disabilities
- Inclusive Education
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech-Language Therapy
- Aquatic Therapy
- Assistive Technology
Programs
Programs at UCP of Central Florida - Bailes Community Academy
Other programs and supports
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech-Language Therapy
- Aquatic Therapy
- Assistive Technology
School facts
Practical details for families
Accreditation and licensing
- Cognia Accredited
- Orange County Public Schools Authorized Charter
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Tuition-Free (Public Charter)
- Tuition-Free Public Charter School (Orange County)
- Medicaid & Commercial Insurance for Therapies
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about UCP of Central Florida - Bailes Community Academy
How does the inclusion model work at Bailes Community Academy?
Bailes Community Academy pairs students with special needs and typically developing peers in shared classrooms, fostering empathy, social growth, and high academic expectations in an accessible environment.
Is Bailes Community Academy a tuition-free school?
Yes, Bailes Community Academy is a tuition-free public charter school open to all Orange County residents through a lottery enrollment process.
Are therapy services provided during school hours?
Yes, UCP operates an on-site pediatric therapy clinic providing physical, occupational, speech, and aquatic therapy integrated into each student's daily school schedule.
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