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:
Submit application via application link
Step 2:
On-site evaluations will be scheduled for students determined to be eligible for admission.
Step 3:
Quest Kids Academy will notify you if your child has been accepted and will provide an admissions packet.
Step 4:
Fill out and submit the completed admissions packet and signed contracts within one week of being notified of acceptance.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Quest Kids Academy is not making any new student enrollment decisions until current student re-enrollment period ends at the end of February 2024. At that time Quest Kids Academy staff will be evaluating ability to take on new students for upcoming 2024/2025 school year. Inquiring families will receive information on available enrollment in mid-March 2024.
Meet Our Educators
Melissa Lopez, M.S., BCBA
Director
Frances Torres, B.S., BCaBA
Curriculum & Instruction
Cecilia LeBlanc, M.A., BCBA
Behavior Analyst
Erin Hennessy, B.A., RBT
Job Coach
Marylou Torres, B.A.
Lead Teacher
Sonja Gspurning, B.S., RBT
Lead Teacher
Anita Fisher, B.S., RBT
Lead Teacher
Devon "Ally" Warner, M.A., BCBA
Lead Teacher
Tuition
Quest Kids Academy tuition is assigned based on individual student needs. There are three levels of tuition: Base, Mid and High. Placement is determined by the formal evaluation performed by Quest Kids Academy staff.
- Base level support: $20,000
- Mid level support: $22,500
- Students requiring above mid-level support will be assessed for level of 1:1 RBT supports with Director
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.
Notices for Reporting Abuse and Misconduct
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
The Joe & Sarah Galloway Foundation
City of Orlando
Fairwinds Foundation
Kiwanis Club of Orlando
St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church
The Lee Foundation