Alpine Transition and Employment Center (ATEC)

Athenian Schools operates tuition-free public charter campuses across rural Utah, including Richfield, Tremonton, Ogden, Moab, Duchesne, Roosevelt, Vernal, Ballard, Ephraim, Delta, and Nephi. The network was established in 2015 and reports a staff to student ratio of about 1 to 10. The school uses a blended education model in which students work with an assigned Education Specialist, families submit weekly attendance reporting and meet monthly with that specialist, and students participate in progress monitoring such as the Acadience and RISE assessments. Weekly Epic Days bring students together for hands-on STEM and social studies activities led by a licensed teacher. Special education services are available under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for students who qualify. Services may include specially designed instruction, individualized goals and progress monitoring, related services such as speech, occupational therapy, or behavior support, and classroom accommodations, all documented in an IEP. A Section 504 process is described separately. Families start the process by contacting the Student Services Director.

Dan Peterson School is Alpine School District's dedicated special education school, serving students from preschool through kindergarten, elementary, secondary, and adult transition classes. It supports students who require highly structured, self-contained, or therapeutic environments, including many who need specialized equipment and individualized care. Instruction is functional and individualized, built around growth in communication, independence, and confidence. The school frames its work around the 6 C's of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, creativity, citizenship, and character, and follows a five-year strategic plan focused on life skill development and family partnership. Support staff on site include speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, an adapted physical education teacher, a school psychologist, a teacher of the visually impaired, and a nursing team led by a head nurse. Kindergarten through adult transition classes run 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with preschool sessions in the morning and afternoon. Families should note that Alpine School District is dividing, and K-12 and post-secondary students living within the future Timpanogos School District boundaries will be served at the new Silver Peak School and TTEC beginning in fall 2026.

Abide Christian Academy is a distinctive hybrid homeschool program located in the Salt Lake Valley, Utah, designed for children aged preschool through 10th grade. This innovative educational model combines the flexibility of homeschooling with the structure of a traditional private Christian school, fostering an environment that supports both academic and spiritual growth. The academy is dedicated to partnering with parents to create a personalized learning experience that emphasizes exploration and development while remaining firmly rooted in Biblical teachings. Core subjects such as language arts, math, history, and science are taught through a lens of faith, encouraging students to build a strong foundation in their beliefs. The mission of Abide Christian Academy is to cultivate a safe and grace-filled community where students are inspired to see the world through the eyes of Jesus, embracing their identities as sons and daughters of the King. What sets this school apart is its commitment to nurturing deep roots of faith alongside academic excellence, ensuring that each child receives individualized attention in a supportive environment.