Curriculum

Overview

Kicklighter Academy is unique from other schools because we offer young children an inclusive learning environment. We teach children with and without disabilities by providing a safe, cooperative atmosphere that is conducive to learning for all students.  Kicklighter Academy uses the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior (VB). Under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), our teachers and tutors are trained and monitored in the science and techniques of ABA. Children from as young as 3 months old are being assessed using the CDC Developmental Milestones Checklists, the Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ3), the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS), the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP), and/or a School Readiness Checklist to identify and address any suspected delays as soon as possible. Individualized ABA programs are developed and implemented for children who exhibit developmental delays.

We ensure every child is receiving the creative learning experiences they require and that they are developing physically, intellectually, and socially. Our activities, games, and curriculum are all formulated to engage your child’s natural curiosity and provide a foundation for lifelong success. Preparing your child to succeed in school and in life is the core of our child care curriculum.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Our Curriculum Focus

As a Quality Rated facility, through the Department of Early Care and Learning, we include daily instruction and activities targeted toward these essential developmental areas:

• Social-emotional
• Physical
• Language
• Cognitive
• Literacy
• Math
• Science & technology
• Social studies
• Arts