Flex Your Wings ... Unlocking the Potential in Every Child

                                                           Celebrating Uniqueness through Inclusivity

Our School is a private school that offers flexible learning programs for students on the spectrum in kindergarten through twelfth grade based on students' educational plans, learning styles, and individual needs.

Our Mission at Flex It Academy, is to provide personalized learning experiences that honor each student’s unique strengths, interests, and learning abilities. With a foundation of academic rigor, combined with a blend of the arts—including opportunities for students to perform publicly—along with structured social and real-world learning experiences such as field trips, we foster critical thinking, independence, and meaningful life skills. We are committed to creating a joyful learning environment where students develop a love for learning and are empowered to lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.   

Blue Ribbon Findings on Evidenced-Based Practices
The National Autism Center’s National Standards Project and the National Professional Development Center (NPDC) on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) almost entirely agree on which educational interventions are effective for children with ASD (National Autism Center, 2009; Wong et al., 2013). They used a stringent review process that incorporated clear criteria for evaluating evidence from over two decades of research. Of the 27 evidence-based practices identified by the NPDC, 26 were identified by the National Standards Project as established or emerging practices. Educational practitioners can access 12 of the 27 evidence-based practices in TeachTown Basics and TeachTown Social Skills. Click here to see TeachTown’s alignment to these studies’ findings. 

Evidence Statement for Implementation of i-Ready with Special Education Students

The implementation of i-Ready supports the academic growth of special education students through its research-based, adaptive diagnostic and instructional model. i-Ready utilizes a nationally normed assessment to identify each student’s current performance level and specific skill gaps across reading and mathematics. This diagnostic data allows educators to deliver targeted, individualized instruction aligned to each student’s unique learning needs.

For students with disabilities, i-Ready provides several key evidence-based benefits:

• Personalized Learning Pathways: Instruction is automatically adjusted in real time based on student responses, ensuring access to appropriately scaffolded content within each student’s zone of proximal development. 
• Progress Monitoring: Frequent data collection and growth tracking allow educators to monitor IEP goal progress and make data-driven instructional decisions. 
• Standards Alignment: Lessons are aligned to grade-level standards while providing necessary supports, helping bridge gaps without removing exposure to core content. 
• Engagement & Accessibility: Interactive, visually supported lessons increase engagement for diverse learners, including those with attention, language, or processing challenges. 
• Intervention Support: i-Ready has demonstrated effectiveness as a Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention tool, supporting RTI/MTSS frameworks commonly used in special education settings. 

Research from Curriculum Associates and independent studies indicate that students who consistently use i-Ready with fidelity show measurable growth in both reading and mathematics, including students performing below grade level.

At our school, i-Ready is used as a benchmark and intervention tool to complement core instruction. This ensures that all students—including those with individualized learning needs—receive targeted, data-informed support that promotes academic growth, independence, and confidence.