Encinitas Academy

910 Encinitas Blvd Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: 760-942-1889
Fax: 760-942-1654
Email: reaedison@yahoo.com
Website: www.ranchoencinitasacademy.com
Director: Linda J. Wulle

Edison Academy is a unique learning environment established by Dynamic Learning in 1991. It was designed specifically to meet the needs of bright children who have experienced learning delays due to mild to moderate learning disabilities. I t serves students in grades 1st through 8th. Students generally remain at Edison for approximately 3 years, and then return successfully to a larger, mainstream setting. Students are supported by educational therapists at Dynamic Learning during the re-entry period, to ensure the continuation of the habits and techniques acquired while at Edison.

Edison Academy employs multi-modal teaching strategies and experiential learning opportunities. Teaching strategies encourage hands-on activities, game formats, and computer instruction. Additionally, the curriculum is intended to teach those skills and strategies necessary for success at the secondary level, such as note-taking, reference skills, and study skills.

The school year is designed for optimal learning. It is a modification of the year round school concept, with learning chunks of 7-9 consecutive five day weeks and intervening vacations of 2 -3 weeks. The school day lasts from 8:30 to 3:00. In an effort to maximize learning time, there are no half-days in the schedule. The summer break is the longest break of the year, with 7 consecutive weeks off. During that time, children may attend a 4 week summer school.

Edison Academy presents monthly programs for parents. Subjects of interest to parents are addressed. The school's parent organization, a nonprofit group called Parents for Alternative Learning, frequently meets before or after the monthly meetings.

The teachers all have valid teaching credentials with Master's Degrees in the area of special education. They and their assistants are nurturing and supportive of the students, and create an atmosphere of mutual respect among students and staff. Teachers at Edison Academy are aware that teaching styles must match learning styles, and not vice versa.

Linda J. Wulle, director and founder of Edison Academy and Learning Center is one of the creators and writers of the Educational Therapy Certificate Program at U.C.S.D.

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