Specialists of Schools

Barkley Elementary School, located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for students with diverse learning needs, including those with language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional learners. The school's core mission revolves around empowering each child to reach their full potential through tailored educational experiences. Barkley Elementary employs innovative teaching methodologies and therapeutic programs designed to address the unique challenges faced by its students. With a low student-teacher ratio, educators can provide personalized attention, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive academically and socially. The school also emphasizes strong partnerships with families, recognizing that collaboration between home and school is vital for student success. Unique community events further enrich the educational experience, allowing families to engage actively in their children's learning journey while fostering a sense of belonging within the school community. Barkley Elementary stands out as a nurturing space where students are not only educated but also celebrated for their individual strengths and capabilities.

Cottage Seven Academy serves students in grades 1–11 through inclusive emotional-support and special-education programs. We use direct instruction, skills development, and remediation centers in classrooms with space for sensory breaks and computer work. Our curriculum is aligned with Pennsylvania standards, and our school culture focuses on communication and social success.

Magic Memories Phoenixville is one of seven Magic Memories Early Learning Schools, caring for children from 6 weeks old through Pre-K, with before and after care for school-age children up to age 12. Classrooms are designed for one small group of each age, and we operate as a Keystone STAR 4 program. Our preschool and Pre-K classes use Creative Curriculum and the Kindness Curriculum alongside Learning Beyond Paper lessons and STEAM projects. Preschoolers have Spanish twice a week, plus sign language, yoga, mindfulness, home economics, physical education and science, all included in tuition along with two snacks and a warm lunch each day. Teachers help with potty training, and children perform in a Holiday Show, a Talent Show and Pre-K graduation. Our Super Sharks program covers mornings until the bus and afternoons until 6 p.m., with transportation to local districts including Phoenixville and Spring-Ford. In summer, children entering kindergarten through 5th grade join our day camp with field trips, visitors and daily water play. Families can use Child Care Works subsidies, employer child care benefits, and our 5% discounts for siblings, teachers, military families and first responders.