Community Resource Guide for Special Needs ... - Mission Health

Education Agencies, Nonprofit Organizations and Resources
See also "Tutoring" and "Home Schooling".
Academic Coaching and Tutoring
Artspace Charter School
Contact Patricia Connolly
828-255-1069
Asheville - Pisgah Christian School 828-667-3255
Asheville Buncombe Education Coalition 828-236-1228
Asheville City Schools 828-350-7000
Autism Consulting & Training 305-793-8280
Autism Spectrum Disorders Program - NC
Department of Instruction
Berard Auditory Integration Training
Systems, Inc.
919-807-4036
828-683-6900
Brevard Academy 828-885-2665
Buncombe County Children's
Collaborative - Children First
828-255-5984
Individualized strategies for all learning styles and needs. Training in selfefficacy/gaining
skills for academic success, home school and university studies.
A tuition-free public school offering a creative, arts-integrated approach to a
complete education for students from grades K-8.
Provides Christian education to students from age 4 in preschool through the 8th
grade.
Community-wide collaboration that mobilizes and prepares families and the
community to provide targeted mentoring and academic coaching that assists public
school students in achieving high school graduation.
Provides special education and related services for eligible children, ages 3 to 21. ACS
offers successful services and programs throughout the full continuum and across
settings.
Creates custom-made visual strategies for children with autism using customdesigned
symbols.
Serves as a resource to local education agencies, including charter schools. The
Consultant is available for phone & on-site consultation regarding provision of
appropriate services for students with autism. Provides training in a wide range of
techniques and methods that have been proven effective in the education of
students with this learning style.
Offers therapy, hypnosis an auditory integration training for children who have
autism, ADD, ADHD, LD, dyslexia and other sensory issues and diagnoses.
A public charter school, charges no tuition, and is open to any child grades K-8
eligible for the public school systems of North Carolina and the immediately adjacent
areas of South Carolina.
Promotes public awareness, advocacy, and the collaboration of agencies, families,
and the community. We strengthen services by addressing gaps and barriers for atrisk
children and their family.
Buncombe
Buncombe
Buncombe
Buncombe
Buncombe
Buncombe
Statewide
Buncombe
Transylvania
Buncombe
Center for the Advancement of Human
Potential
828-251-2882
Offers educational services such as lectures and presentations, skills building groups
and workshops utilizing brainwave EEG techniques and practices.
Buncombe
City of Asheville Youth Leadership
Academy
828-271-6116
College preparatory program designed to equip students with skills, knowledge, and
character to succeed in high schools, colleges and other endeavors.
Buncombe
Community Action Opportunities 828-252-2495 Offers Head Start Program as well as other resources for families and individuals.
Buncombe
Madison
Compiled, maintained and provided by Family Support Network of Western North Carolina, 828-213-9787. Please contact us with corrections and updates. Thank you. 26