Company Profile
Academy for Precision Learning
Company Overview
The Academy for Precision Learning is an independent K-12 school that educates typically-developing students and those all across the autism spectrum in an academically challenging and socially vibrant community. The APL model utilizes customized curriculum and innovative instructional methods to provide meaningful access and tangible progress for every student. Our goal is for every APL student to become a curious and engaged life-long learner who celebrates diversity, practices elf-advocacy, and generates impact in their community.
Company History
More information is available at http://aplschool.org. APL has been on an incredible journey. What started with 4 students and a big dream, has grown to a comprehensive K-12 school reaching 130 students - with an incredibly talented and engaged staff.
The school was founded in 2007 by Alison Moors and three families: Erin & Kirk Brewer, Nancy & Matt Gordon and Samia & Herman Mohazzabfar. The founders united around a central mission for APL:
The Academy for Precision Learning is a K-12 school dedicated to the success of all students – including typically developing and those across the autism spectrum – learning within an academically challenging and socially vibrant environment.
APL looks to apply data-informed practices to help each student achieve their greatest potential. APL uses high quality, data driven approaches – including Direct Instruction, Applied Behavior Analysis and Precision Teaching - to create individualized learning plans specifically designed for each student. You can learn more about the research supporting Precision Teaching methods here.
http://education.uw.edu/faculty-and-research/areas/owen-white-precision-teaching
Benefits
Precise benefits are dependent on the position and, for some staff, on their annual contracts. In general, APL offers a competitive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K, and paid time off (a combined pool for sick leave and vacation). Other benefits can include paid holidays, flexible work hours, professional development support and other benefits, depending on the position.