The Learning Center at the Els Center

The organization is a Florida charter school as authorized by Florida statutes. The school provides specialized education services to children with autism.the Renaissance Learning Center (rlc) is a nonprofit palm beach county charter school, serving children with autism ages 3 - 14. The schools curriculum in based on The principles of applied behavior analysis (aba), and we provide quality special education programs that are tailored to meet The unique needs of each student. The goal for every student is to maximize their potential using evidence based practices. Rlc is committed to providing a quality education to all our students as well as providing much needed support to our parents.we currently offer a rich educational environment during The school day. In addition to individualized instruction in The core curriculum areas of language arts, math, science, and social studies. After school therapy, activity-based groups, and before and after care services are also offered to our families and students. Rlc's efforts are directed towards improving The education and quality of life of our students. We are devoted to using proven approaches to maximize The developmental potential of each one of our students. Rlc intends to prepare its students to be as independent, self-sufficient and socially interactive as possible. The school is dedicated to ensuring that all services and supports will be designed and delivered to respect The dignity and uniqueness of each person and will be provided in The least restrictive environment in an appropriate manner. Rlc's major goals are to: 1.provide continuous and systematic intervention through full-day programming with a low teacher to student ratio.2.use The principles of aba to provide a framework for instruction and ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of interventions.3.provide support and instruction in home management skills for parents, siblings and extended families. 4.develop affiliations with community organizations to provide opportunities for inclusion. 5.prepare students for public school attendance when appropriate and to support their transition. 6.ultimately, provide a continuum of services to those students who do not meet The prerequisites for transition.