“My son seems eager to work up to the next level. He is really trying hard. He always tells me about his day now and loves the teachers!”
–Parent, EA Cuyahoga Falls
Education Alternatives is a non-profit private school, with over 20 years’ experience educating special education students. EA offers school-day programs for students with social-emotional, behavioral, and autism spectrum issues.
EA works with families and school districts to provide individualized educational services, based upon the student’s IEP, for children who are struggling in their public or charter school. Each EA program is staffed by licensed teachers and mental health support staff.
EA provides services in 8 locations in Northeast Ohio: Willoughby Hills, Painesville, Bedford, Akron/Springfield, Cuyahoga Falls, Ravenna, Brook Park and Elyria. EA serves over 430 youth, referred from 80 school districts and charter schools and parent placement.
Education Alternatives is a non-profit private school, with over 20 years’ experience educating special education students. EA offers school-day programs for students with social-emotional, behavioral, and autism spectrum issues.
EA works with families and school districts to provide individualized educational services, based upon the student’s IEP, for children who are struggling in their public or charter school. Each EA program is staffed by licensed teachers and mental health support staff.
EA serves 430 students from 75 school districts and charter schools throughout Northeast Ohio in our eight schools.
“My son seems eager to work up to the next level. He is really trying hard. He always tells me about his day now and loves the teachers!”
–Parent, EA Cuyahoga Falls
“My child seems to be doing the best he’s ever done in any school! I believe he is happy and healthy at EA Brook Park. Thank you.“
–Parent, EA Brook Park
“My daughter has come a long way. I feel very good about what she is receiving from EA.”
–Parent, EA Bedford
“My son is 16 and he’s been with EA for about 5 years. My parent experience has been going
very, very well. He is getting better grades, and they have taught him how to cope with things
during school. They’ve done an excellent job.”
“He has a good relationship with the staff. They’ve really worked with him and gotten him to
where he is now – better than any other school has done. He does counseling both group and
one-on-one. I think the group has done a lot for him because everyone is sharing their
experiences.”
“They’re excellent over there. They call me if something comes up or if they need to know
something. They always call me rather than playing it off or ignoring it so we can be proactive.”
Education Alternatives offers alternative learning programs for students who need enhanced behavioral, emotional, and special education services. With over 20 years of experience, EA is the premiere alternative education program serving IEP students in greater northeast Ohio.
Education Alternatives operates eight campuses located throughout the Cleveland and Akron metro areas. Campuses include Akron/Springfield, Bedford, Brook Park, Elyria, Painesville, Ravenna, Cuyahoga Falls, and Willoughby Hills. Our alternative schools pair special education professionals with qualified mental health providers to teach the Ohio Department of Education’s standard curriculum to every child in an accessible way.
Through a constellation of services, Education Alternatives offers alternative learning programs for all students to fulfill their individual goals – from mastering math fundamentals and boosting reading skills to graduation and independent living. Our K-12 schools provide alternative education for diagnoses from autism to ADHD.
A building director who is experienced in alternative education programs and alternative learning strategies oversees each building. These professionals are in contact with our clinical psychologist and education mentors daily to create dynamic, responsive education plans in partnership with districts, families, and students.
Partnering with over 80 school districts, EA is the alternative education program of choice for hundreds of education professionals, administrators, and school psychologists. They know from experience that not all alternative schools are the same. When choosing an alternative learning program, parents and professionals understand that students make the most progress when staff can deliver evidence-based interventions in a positive environment.
EA’s philosophy of Unconditional Positive Regard creates a foundation of trust with proven results.
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