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The Lionheart School provides a developmentally appropriate program for children on the autism spectrum and with other challenges of relating and communicating who need a specialized learning environment, therapeutic interventions, relationship building skills and the educational tools necessary to achieve their greatest potential.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 35 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $27,000
  • Average class size: 6 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2000

Student Body

Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 26%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
6 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost

School Notes

  • The Lionheart School opened in the fall of 2000 in Alpharetta. Lionheart is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, founded by some of the Southeast`s leading Early Childhood Education professionals and a group of families unable to find a school or program which fit the needs of their children. The goal was to create a new type of learning environment one which combines the area`s finest Special Education teachers, Speech, Occupational and Music professionals and concerned and active parents. In 2008, The Lionheart School became an accredited member of the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Lionheart is also a member of the Georgia Independent Schools Association (GISA) as well as the Georgia Association of Schools for Exceptional Children (GAPSEC). The Lionheart School`s methods have become a national prototype for the education of children with autism and other challenges of relating and communicating. While many schools for children on the autism spectrum focus on rote learning and compliance, the Lionheart School emphasizes relationships, abstract critical thinking, problem solving, and social cognition. Lionheart is a recognized educational model by the Interdisciplinary Council Founded by Stanley Greenspan, M.D. and Serena Wieder, PhD. The Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders (ICDL) has been a pioneer in its work to advance the identification, prevention, and treatment of developmental and learning disorders. Through its research, training and publications, ICDL extends knowledge of developmental processes and provides a framework for the Developmental, Individual-Differences, Relationship-based Model (DIR) (see Appendix A ) in understanding and improving interventions with infants, children and young adults with challenges in relating, communicating and thinking, including autism spectrum disorders. By focusing on each child`s individual differences, and maintaining the highest possible staff-to-student ratio, the Lionheart School crafts a program suited to each student`s individual profile. This results in a nurturing and supportive environment, directly addressing the child`s emotional, social and intellectual development. The school relies heavily on the participation of each child`s family to integrate the program into their home life. Because of the individual nature of Lionheart`s work, it is essential that all parents become involved, not only to support the teachers` efforts, but also to help identify progress and develop new strategies for their child`s ongoing success. At The Lionheart School, a child`s development is a cooperative effort, with teachers, therapists, consultants, parents and, of course, the children, all actively involved.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Lionheart School cost?
The Lionheart School's tuition is approximately $27,000 for private students.
What schools are The Lionheart School often compared to?
The Lionheart Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Porter Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for The Lionheart School?
The application deadline for The Lionheart School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 35 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $27,000
  • Average class size: 6 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Alpharetta, GA is $14,135 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Alpharetta, GA is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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