Admissions
We often hear a familiar story. “We have not been able to find the right school for our speller, because…” or, “Our speller was removed from their school. The school just didn’t understand them.”
At AZSA, our desire is to see as many spellers appropriately placed in schools that will challenge and enrich their lives as possible. For some, that may be a public or private school, for others, a school designed specifically for spellers is exactly what is needed. Our goal is to provide the enriching and challenging education so many spellers have been denied, and that they richly deserve.
AZSA is an accepting and diverse community of students, parents, and teachers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity or expression, national and ethnic origin, or any other classification protected by law, as part of our dedication to creating a diverse and accepting community.
Application Requirements
Our first year we will be serving students in grades K-8, and we have plans to eventually serve high school students in the years to come. Prospective students must be in the process of learning to use a letter board to communicate under the guidance of a spelling practitioner. Families must presume competence and share our belief that all students are capable of learning. Students must be a non-speaker, minimal speaker, or unreliable speaker.
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Admissions Process
Enrollment at AZSA is a multi-step process. To apply, fill out the online application.
Applications are accepted year round but priority will be given to applications submitted prior to June 1st for the following school year.
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ESA and Funding
Arizona has a program called the Empowerment Scholarship Account, which you can find out more about by checking out their website. The ESA Guidance page provides more specific information, including information about funding. There is a chart that provides approximate funding amounts based on the disability category.
Tuition and Fees
Application Fee: $155 (due upon submission of the online application)
Registration Fee: $500 (due upon acceptance)
Supply Fee: $500 (due upon acceptance)
Tuition for the 2024-2025 school year: $44,000
Total: $45,000.00 — AZSA accepts ESA funds and private pay towards tuition.