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Colonial Academy

The Colonial Academy is operated on behalf of its member school districts and is located in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania. This state of the art facility supports effective programs for educating students in need of specialized education and/or behavioral health services. Colonial Academy provides a standards-based educational program consistent with the Pennsylvania State Standards and curriculum of sending school districts. The curriculum prepares students to take the PSSA, an exam taken by students in grades 3-8, and 11.

Programs include:


    Alternative Education

    A program for regular education students who have experienced difficulties adapting to the traditional school environment. Students are provided with structure, academics, behavior management, and character education.

    Emotional Support

    Designed for students with emotional and behavioral needs that surpass what can be provided in a traditional school setting.

    Autistic Support

    An educational program that concentrates on the behavioral, social, and communication skills of students who have a diagnosis within the Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Various methods, such as the Picture Exchange Communication System, sensory integration, verbal behavior, and task analysis are utilized to teach students.

    Life Skills

    Students receive functional academics and vocational skills in addition to behavioral health support.

    Culinary Arts

    Students learn culinary fundamentals to enhance and facilitate employment interest and personal growth. The opportunity to practice learned skills in the community is an option.

    Construction Management

    Students learning basic construction and landscaping skills to enhance and facilitate employment interest and personal growth. The opportunity to practice learned skills in the community is an option.

    Art Education

    Students are involved in weekly activities designed to develop expression, coping skills, and artistic talent. Students are encouraged to be creative and showcase what they have learned.