Quest Kids Academy provides a supportive educational setting for children and teens with autism and other developmental disabilities with instruction guided by the principles and procedures of ABA therapy.
An Individualized Approach to Education
At Quest Kids Academy, our team works with families to carefully create a personalized education plan to meet the unique needs of every student.
Our teaching strategies are informed by the principles and procedures of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Evidence-based approaches are implemented in order to ensure that each child has an effective, enjoyable educational experience.
Programs
Quest Kids Academy provides two distinct program offerings: Early Academics and Life/Employment Readiness.
In the Early Academics program, emphasis is placed on building foundational core academics in addition to strengthening vital classroom readiness skills. This program has heavy focus on reading and math skills to prepare students for progression into less restrictive environments.
In the Life/Employment Readiness program, emphasis is placed on essential independence, vocational and social skills necessary to transition into adulthood. The Life/Employment Readiness program is designed for students desiring to jumpstart pre-requisite skills for this transition, foregoing pursuit of standard diploma and/or traditional post-secondary programs.
Curriculum
The curriculum at Quest Kids Academy is designed to provide students with a wide range of academic, communication, social, leisure and practical skills to give them a well-rounded education that will lead them toward greater independence.
In Early Academics, students are grouped by similar academic levels. A variety of research-based curriculum tools are used depending on individual needs/levels of group program offerings to address academic deficits.
In Life/Employment Readiness, student goals are aligned to their ultimate plan for transition to adulthood. A combination of established curriculum, assessment tools and other resources are utilized.
ABA Therapy Services Available
Afterschool care and ABA therapy services are additionally available to enrolled Quest Kids Academy students.
Application Process
Step 1:
Parent/guardian submits application via application link.
Step 2:
Quest Kids Academy admissions team reviews applications on a rolling basis.
Step 3:
Quest Kids Academy admissions team will reach out to all families via email and inform them whether or not their child has been accepted for the next steps in the admission process. Please monitor your e-mail accordingly!
Step 4:
Phone consultation will then be set up for potential candidates.
Step 5:
If candidate may be a good fit following phone consultation, mandatory tour (with student in attendance) will be scheduled.
Step 6:
On-site evaluations will be scheduled following tour for students determined to be eligible for admission.
Step 7:
Quest Kids Academy will notify evaluated student’s family if child has been accepted and will provide admissions packet and enrollment instructions.
Step 8:
Parent/guardian completes admissions documents within one week of being notified of acceptance.
Meet Our Educators
Melissa Lopez, M.S., BCBA
Principal
Frances Torres, B.S., BCaBA
Curriculum & Instruction
Erin Hennessy, B.A., RBT
Youth Employment Specialist
Devon "Ally" Warner, M.A., BCBA
Interventionist
Meaghan Doolittle, M.A.
Lead Teacher
Joshua Cross, B.S.
Enrichment Coordinator
Marylou Torres, B.A.
Teacher
Camilla Blanco M.A.
Teacher
Karina Rodriguez, M.S., BCBA
Teacher
Kristy Chadwick, M.A., RBT
Teacher
Jessica Alward, M.S., RBT
Teacher
Jessica Hamilton
Teacher
Tuition
Quest Kids Academy tuition is assigned based on individual student needs. There are two levels of tuition: Base and Mid. Placement is determined by the formal evaluation performed by Quest Kids Academy staff.
- Base (8:1 ratio): $23,500
- Mid (4:1 ratio): $27,000
Students requiring additional assistance/supports will be recommended for in-school 1:1 ABA therapy services that are separate from tuition costs.
Tuition is paid monthly and is due by the 15th of the month. For more information on tuition rates, please contact Quest Kids Academy.
Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) Program
Quest Kids Academy is proud to be an accredited FES-UA provider. As a parental choice program for Florida students with disabilities, the FES-UA program allows parents to choose the best educational setting (public or private) for their child.
The FES-UA program expands the school choice program originally created in 1999. Scholarships are available for eligible students with disabilities to attend an eligible public or private school of their choice. Students with disabilities include K-12 students with a documented disability or impairment such as an emotional or behavioral disability, a developmental delay or autism spectrum disorder.
For more information and application instructions, check out the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities website.
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Contact Us
For more information on Quest Kids Academy, please contact us. We’d love to talk to you!
407.218.4340
For current Quest Kids Academy families, you can login to your SchoolCues account below:
Program support provided in part by
Bank of America
City of Orlando
Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Dr. Phillips Charities
FAIRWINDS Foundation
Genesis Inspiration Foundation
The Joe & Sarah Galloway Foundation
Margaret McCartney & R. Parks Williams Foundation
Orlando Health
St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church
Suncoast Credit Union
The Lee Foundation
Track Shack Foundation
United Arts of Central Florida