Nicholson Early Childhood Education Center

At Capitol School of Austin, we give students with all types of communication challenges the chance to reach their full potential. We believe every child deserves a learning environment where their unique strengths are celebrated and nurtured. A school where learning differences are embraced and every child thrives. At CSA we provide specialized education tailored for children with language-based learning differences, fostering confidence and academic success. Our dedicated staff provides a personalized approach that focuses on each student’s strengths and individual development. Who We Serve We specialize in educating students ages 2.5 - 12 years old with language-based learning differences such as expressive/receptive language disorders, Dyslexia, and ADHD.. Our small class sizes (preschool 8:2/ school age 12:2 student-to-teacher ratio) ensure personalized attention and support. Educational Philosophy & Approach Using multi-sensory instructional methods, our educators tailor learning to meet each child's needs. Students benefit from individualized treatment plans, assistive technologies, and integrated therapies including speech-language/ occupational/ and music therapy.

Austin Achieve Middle School on Manor Road is the 5th through 8th grade campus of Austin Achieve Public Schools, a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter network that serves more than 2,400 scholars from Pre-K through 12th grade. Our longer school day and longer school year add classroom time, and every scholar has a device through our 1:1 initiative. Our middle school course sequence includes a series of literacy classes and Algebra I for all 8th graders. Every scholar takes daily PE and wellness lessons on building relationships and managing emotions. Our special services team supports scholars through inclusion, resource room placement, a life skills program, speech-language pathology, ESL services and dyslexia resources, and a speech-language pathologist works at every campus. Social workers provide individual, group and family counseling. Middle school clubs include art, chess, garden, book club, CEO and video games, and our Polar Bear teams compete in cross country, flag football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, track and cheer. We serve free breakfast, lunch and supper to every scholar and provide free bus transportation.

Austin Learning Academy offers free virtual English as a Second Language classes for adults. Our women-led teaching team helps learners build English skills they can use at work, at home, and in their communities. Classes are remote, so students can participate without traveling to a campus. ALA was established in 1995 and has worked with families through early-childhood and adult education over the years; the current site highlights adult ESL. Contact the academy to ask about class times, enrollment, and what technology you will need to join.