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SCHOOL & SUMMER OPTIONS

This page is dedicated to preschool, school, after-school, and summer options that are designed for special education students. 

CENTER FOR COURAGEOUS KIDS

The Center for Courageous Kids provides camp programs for children with disabilities or lifelong illnesses and their families.  Their programs are medically-inclusive and free of cost. They have weeklong independent summer camps tailored to campers’ specific medical conditions as well as Spring and Fall family retreat weekends designed for families to connect and recharge. 

​Contact Information

Phone: (270) 618-2900

Address: 1501 Burnley Rd, Scottsville KY 42164

Website: https://www.courageouskids.org/

THE EDISON SCHOOL

The Edison School is a private co-educational school for children grades k-12 where learning is student-centered and is built around the specific needs of each student. Differences and learning challenges are embraced and met. TES is accredited by AdvancED/SACS. 

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​Contact Information

Phone: (615) 431-5637

Address: 610 W Old Hickory Blvd, Madison

Website: https://www.theedisonschool.com/

ELEVATE ENRICHMENT CENTER

Elevate Enrichment Center provides dyslexia reading therapy for individuals from 2nd grade to adult, homeschool enrichment, and  private or group tutoring services from Kindergarten through High School.

​Contact Information 

Address: 2707 US-31W White House TN 37188

Phone: (615) 308-8793  

Email: elevateenrichmenttn@gmail.com

Website: www.elevateenrichment.com

EMPOWER ME CENTER

Empower Me offers Day Camps (ages 5-21) which are weeklong during the summer and one day during the year, Respite Events for ages 5 and up, Recreational Programs, and Educational Programs. 

Their Adult Program for age 18+ is called Day Dreamers and currently meets Mondays through Thursdays, The Day Dreamers participate in weekly activities which assist with social and life skills. 

Contact Information 

Phone: (615) 453-0005

Address:  PO Box 672 Lebanon TN 37088

Website:  www.empowermecenter.com

HAND IN HAND PROGRAM AT POPE SAINT JOHN PAUL II PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Designed for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the JPII Hand In Hand Options Program offers education in a Catholic community, which provides students with the resources, culture, and environment to grow intellectually, spiritually, and morally. Each student’s curriculum is driven by their individualized goals, which provide for a mixture of instruction in general education classes, small groups, and one-on-one. Upon finishing the four-year program, students enrolled in the Hand In Hand Options Program receive a certificate of completion. Students often choose to participate in vocational training or post-secondary education programs on college campuses after graduation.

Contact Information 

Email: HIHO lead teacher Kim Shaver kim.shaver@jp2prep.org

Phone: (615) 822-2375

Address:  117 Caldwell Drive, Hendersonville

Website: https://www.jp2prep.org/

HEAD START

Head Start is a program of the Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency.  They provide comprehensive services for children ages 3-5. Early Head Start serves children ages 6 weeks to 4 years. They have 3 locations in Gallatin and 2 in Hartsville. There are inclusive options for children with special needs in their least restrictive environment (LRE).  They also provide disability support.  There is no cost to parents for these services. 

Contact Information

Phone: (615) 742-1113

Address: Sumner County Outreach Office 600 Small Street, Gallatin

Website: midcumberland.org/head-start/

HOOVER LEARNING GROUP

Hoover Learning Group specializes in Orton-Gillingham-based dyslexia therapy for children with suspected reading disabilities.  They can screen for dyslexia and other learning challenges in both children and adults. They can also train teachers in working with students with dyslexia and now have a full-time homeschool tutorial called Hoover Academy.

Contact Information

Phone: (615) 454-1433

Email: contact@hooverlearninggroup.com

Website: https://www.hooverlearninggroup.com

Address: 141 New Shackle Island Rd. Suite 10, Hendersonville

KIDS CLUB SUMMER CAMP

The City of Hendersonville Parks Department offers the Kids Club Summer Camp for children with disabilities.   

Children must bring snacks, drinks, and lunch daily.  Preregistration is in April and occurs in person at the parks office only.

​Contact Information

City of Hendersonville Parks Department

Address: 101 Maple Drive North, Hendersonville

Phone: (615) 822-3898

Website: www.hvilletn.org/229/Kids-Club-Summer-Camp

PO Box 344 Cottontown TN 37048

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