Welcome to Breakthrough Academy
WHAT WE DO:
We employ science-based practices shown to be effective for ALL learners in the field of general and special education. Many of our learners have a diverse range of diagnoses affecting social development and learning efficiency, but we welcome any learner who prefers a small, individualized learning environment. We collaborate with families to understand and support the comprehensive learning needs (academic, social/emotional, and behavioral) that will lead to a learner’s self-determination and independence. Our job is to give our learners the opportunity to meet their potential and contribute to society in their way.
WHAT WE BELIEVE:
At Breakthrough Academy, we believe that ALL children:
Have the ability to “learn how to learn” and increase their rate of learning
Are curious & creative
Can succeed
Are entitled to an equitable education
Breakthrough Academy is the only school in Arizona and one of a few in the country to implement the “technology of teaching”
The technology of teaching includes instruction using the Morningside Model of Generative Instruction (a Precision Teaching learning technology based in Mathetics) to increase a child's rate of learning.
We service grades K through 8 with a current enrollment of 38 students. Classes are homogeneously grouped according to ability level and have, on average, only six learners with one Precision Teacher and may include at least one Behavior Technician. Each subject and skill to be taught uses an evidence-based curriculum or program aligned with grade-level standards to ensure every learner is progressing academically.
We invite interested families to start the enrollment process with us by visiting our campus for a tour to see how our curricula, academic instruction, and facilitation of social and emotional learning come together for a fun, engaging, and caring learning environment where your child would say, “I want to go here.”
We hear it all the time!
Look at how our learners perform!
2020-2021 NUMBER OF LEARNERS ACHIEVING GRADE LEVEL (g.l.) PERFORMANCE
2023-2024 Percentage of learners achieving grade level performance
Percentage of learners who made two years growth in 2023-2024
2024-2025 - current percentage of learners who advanced to grade level (at least 1 year growth) by mid-year
A few of our specializations…
“A “generative curriculum” hinges on the belief that complex behavioral repertoires emerge
- without explicit instruction -
when well-selected component repertoires are appropriately sequenced, carefully instructed, and well rehearsed.” ”
We received training and consultation from Morningside Academy, a highly effective and renown private school. We use the Morningside Model of Generative Instruction along with Direct Instruction curriculum and Fluency-based Instruction together with the Precision Teaching data collection system to help learners make breakthroughs! This combination deliberately moves each learner's performance toward our goal of two years growth in one year's time.
We receive ongoing consultation and support from FIT Learning, a Precision Teaching organization. We are dedicated to helping our learners increase their rates of learning.
Our focus on Structured Literacy Teaching and the Science of Reading (SoR) using the Knowledge and Practice Standards as developed and defined by the International Dyslexia Association for the effective remediation and treatment of Dyslexia.
Because of our specialty in social/emotional & trauma-informed instruction as well as instruction in social cognition and executive functioning, we have been implementing the practices of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Relational Frame Theory (RFT) all along. However, we now use PAX Good Behavior Game and three ABA-based curricula to improve the efficacy of our instruction. We have added AIM and ACT curricula in our efforts to make the most impact for our learners. The Good Behavior Game! This is an evidenced-based practice to significantly improve social/emotional well-being. Your child will learn self-regulation and important protective life skills.
