430 Allied Drive
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 832-4222 phone
Genesis Academy is a private school for
special needs youth. We have been part of the Nashville education
community for over 20 years. Genesis offers special education services for Kindergarten
through 12th grade children. Typically, our unique students have been
identified with emotional disorders, learning disabilities, mental retardation,
dual-diagnosis and/or developmental delays.
As an approved school by the Tennessee Department of Education students
may earn high school credits and may be awarded an academic or special
education diploma at graduation. Here, children and adolescents are
given the chance to reach their full potential not only as students,
but also as total individuals. Our certified and caring staff provide
a wide range of academic, vocational, life skills, and therapeutic services.
* Minimum of one staff for every four
students
* Specialized curriculum and materials
* Counseling and behavior management
* Transition services to school & community
* Employment readiness training
* Playground and daily outdoor recreation time
* Student community service projects
* Summer classes available
* Computer technology in every classroom
* Supplemental materials and fieldtrips to enhance learning experiences
Each student at Genesis Academy receives
services designed to meet their specific needs on every level, including
educational, emotional, behavioral, social, ecological, and vocational.
Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) are carefully developed and reviewed
regularly with our students and their families. We want every one of
our children to have a positive and adaptive learning environment. It
is our hope that each child we touch will experience significant personal
growth and improvement.
Genesis students are referred by the county public school systems within
Middle Tennessee.
Genesis Academy focuses on the emotional and behavioral needs of our
young people. A wide variety of counseling and therapy is made available
to each child and their family, with individual, peer and family meetings
scheduled regularly with our Social Workers. Parent training is also
available as a means of problem prevention and intervention. Behavior
management includes a systematic structure of goals, point systems and
individual contracting. Emphasis is placed on learning new, positive
methods of problem solving and taking responsibility for actions.
"Failures have closed the doors, we open their mind and soul with
the light of success."
