Better Life Academy
Grades and ages
Ages 5-22
Student-teacher ratio
4:1
Tuition
$14,000 - $19,500/year (Funded via Step Up For Students FES-UA)
About Better Life Academy
Better Life Academy in Sumterville, Florida, is a dedicated exceptional student education (ESE) day school established in 2018 to empower individuals with moderate to severe intellectual, developmental, and multiple disabilities across Central Florida. Serving children and young adults from kindergarten through age 22, Better Life Academy maintains a low 4:1 student-to-staff ratio with dedicated 1-on-1 paraprofessional support available. The academy focuses on functional academics, augmentative communication, sensory regulation, and comprehensive daily living skills. With dedicated life-skills simulation suites, sensory rooms, and community-based vocational training partnerships, students learn essential self-care, social pragmatics, and vocational skills in an atmosphere of dignity and encouragement.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Kindergarten
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- 9th
- 10th
- 11th
- 12th
- Transition
- Ages 5-22
Learning needs supported
- Autism (ASD)
Specialties
- Moderate to Severe Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Down Syndrome & Chromosomal Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy & Motor Impairments
- Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
- Non-Verbal & Assistive Communication (AAC)
- Multiple Exceptionalities
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Techniques
- Speech & Language Therapy Integration
- Occupational & Sensory Therapy
- Physical Therapy Collaboration
- Sensory Room Access
Programs
Programs at Better Life Academy
Other programs and supports
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Techniques
- Speech & Language Therapy Integration
- Occupational & Sensory Therapy
- Physical Therapy Collaboration
- Sensory Room Access
School facts
Practical details for families
Accreditation and licensing
- Florida Department of Education Approved ESE Private School
Tuition and funding
Tuition: $14,000 - $19,500/year (Funded via Step Up For Students FES-UA)
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA)
- Step Up For Students
- Private Pay
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Better Life Academy
What student population does Better Life Academy serve?
Better Life Academy serves students ages 5 through 22 with moderate to severe developmental, cognitive, and physical exceptionalities, including autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and complex multi-sensory needs.
What vocational and transition programs are offered for older students?
The academy features an Adult Transition Program (ages 18-22) emphasizing job readiness, on-site daily living simulation (cooking, housekeeping, hygiene), money management, and supervised community work experiences.
How is tuition funded at Better Life Academy?
The vast majority of enrolled families fund their education using Florida's Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) via Step Up For Students.
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