Academy West Alternative High School

Early Childhood Programs and Services is the Genesee Intermediate School District's center-based special education program for young children, serving students from age 2 and a half through age 8 for every local district in Genesee County. Our main building is on Pilgrim Road in Flint, with a second site, the Woodland location, on Beveridge Road. We run three program types: Early Childhood Special Education Preschool, an Autism Spectrum Disorder program and a Cognitive Impairment program. Placements are made together with families and local school districts. Our team works in a transdisciplinary model in a language-rich setting, using positive approaches to behavior and structured classroom routines. Under one principal, our staff includes teachers and para-educators, consultants, occupational therapists and a certified occupational therapy assistant, speech therapists, physical therapists and a physical therapy assistant, nurses, a social worker and a school psychologist. Our guiding acronym, TIES, stands for teach, inspire, encourage and support, and family support is part of the program.

The Center for Countywide Programs (CCP) is dedicated to fostering the educational and developmental needs of children across Genesee County, particularly those with unique challenges, including language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional students. This institution's core mission revolves around enhancing early learning and ensuring educational achievement while promoting the health and safety of its students. CCP employs a variety of specialized programs and therapeutic methodologies designed to support diverse learning styles, creating an inclusive environment that nurtures each child's potential. What sets the Center apart is its commitment to maintaining a low student-teacher ratio, which allows for personalized attention and tailored instruction. Additionally, strong partnerships with families are emphasized, ensuring that parents and guardians are actively involved in their children's education. The school also hosts unique community events that foster engagement and support among families, making it a vital resource for those navigating the complexities of special education.

At Elmer A. Knopf Learning Center, Genesee County students ages 8 to 26 work on academics, daily-life skills, and greater independence. The Genesee Intermediate School District serves students with moderate cognitive impairments or autism through this center-based program. Its supported-independence curriculum gives that work a practical focus as students move through different stages of school and young adulthood.