"The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives." |
Education Turning Point is unique among its peers in that the agency offers clients a stand-alone building to house its education programs. Waverly School, originally an elementary school in Poudre School District, is located just North of Fort Collins. Turning Point's academic programs are fully approved by the Colorado Department of Education. Our programs are developed to accommodate students with varying needs learning at a wide range of educational levels. We offer each of our students a structured, supportive and individualized educational setting. Turning Point's educational programs utililze Positive Behavior Support best practices. Each youth in the educational program has the option of earning their GED, graduating from Turning Point's Waverly School or transferring credits back to their home school. It is our goal to ensure that each student advances to the appropriate grade level while in our care. Turning Point is proud to boast a 10 to 1 student/teacher ratio. Licensed Special Education teachers, educational counselors and numerous volunteers from the community and local universities staff each classroom. In addition, the agency receives federal funds that provide for a Title I (literacy) teacher. Education staff strive to facilitate successful transitions for our youth as they reenter the public school system upon completion of their program at Turning Point. In addition, the agency offers assistance to students through vocational education and/or post secondary education options. For more information, please click here. |
