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We are the only school of its kind in El Paso that teaches to kids with Dyslexia, ADHD, high-functioning Autism.
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El Paso Bridges Academy was established in 1979 to meet the educational, emotional and social needs of the “learning different” students. These students have been identified and/or diagnosed with learning differences such as dyslexia, ADHD and/or High Functioning Autism (Asperger’s Syndrome). Bridges Academy offers the learning different student a safe and caring environment in which to learn.
Academic: Intelligence Driven
>Small teacher/student ratio
>Specially trained, college degreed teachers
>Licensed Language Therapists for dyslexia reading program
>Cognitive and Achievement Testing and Screening for learning disabilities
>Individual Placement for Reading, Math and Written Expression/grammar usage
>Explicit and Intensive scientifically researched curriculum and methods
>Multi-sensory teaching for the multi-sensory learner; hands-on projects
>Repetition as needed
>Science and Social Studies: content-based grade level curriculum according to state of Texas standards
>Google Education: Portable Computer Lab with 12 Chrome Books, computer lab
>STEAM centered curriculum and projects: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math
>Social Skills and Organizational Skills emphasized
Extra-Curricular: Talent and Passion Driven
> Art
>Theater Art/Drama
> Music
Academic Therapy: Specialized Curriculum
> Dyslexia Reading Programs: Alphabetic Phonics, Take Flight, Wilson Reading, Ed-Mark
>Wrap-around math curriculum: Excel Math, Singapore Math, Touch Math
>AGS Grammar and Literature specifically developed for learning different student
> Visualizing and Verbalizing: Comprehension, verbal and written expression
> Scientifically researched teaching methods specifically develop for the student who learns differently
Social Skills/Life Skills Experience
> Boys’ Club: meets once a month; various activities to promote peer relationships, manners and life skills
>Girls’ Club: same as boys’ club
> Chess Club
> Robotics’ Club
> Lego Club
You can sponsor any child with your contribution by calling the office and giving us their name. Thank you.
Your support and contributions will enable us to reach our goals to teach children who desperately need our specialized education. Thank you for making it possible for children with "Learning Differences/Disabilities" (LD) to get better at what they do and enjoy the feeling of accomplishment.
Our amazing teachers and staff are committed to empowering our kids to be the best they can be. We have a specially structured curriculum augmented with a 1:5 teacher-student ratio.
Since 1979, we have been the foremost authority in providing comprehensive, specialized education to children with dyslexia, ADHD, ADD, Asperger's, and other neurological sensory disorders.
We make a long-lasting difference in the lives of our LD students, "teaching them the way they learn". Our success stories inspire us to continue in this plight to provide the education that children deserve.
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