Academic All Stars Program Full Time (K–3rd Grade)

Program Definition

ABA Path’s Academic All Stars Program is a Home Education Instructional Program designed for FES-UA scholarship students with unique abilities in grade levels K-3. We provide structured and supportive learning experiences that align with the parent-directed home education plan while integrating strategies to promote academic growth, independence, and social development.

Our program is offered at our clinic B location and combines core learning instruction with enrichment activities that make learning engaging, hands-on, and enhance the home education experience. We are not a private school, public/charter school, or online-only program. This is a program that integrates learning activities in a structured environment, supporting your child’s growth with ABA therapy. To be eligible for enrollment in the Academic All Stars Program, your child must be receiving ABA therapy services through ABA Path.

Program Features & Eligibility

• Eligibility: FES-UA scholarship students participating in parent-directed home education

• Format: In-person instruction at ABA Path – 210 South MacDill Ave, Suite B, Tampa, FL

• Curriculum Selection: Chosen with the parent to meet the child’s developmental level and learning style

• Instructional Approach:

  • Group Instruction: 5 days per week of teacher-led instruction in small groups to encourage peer learning

  • Individualized Instruction: 1 day per week of one-on-one support with a certified teacher, tailored to the child’s goals

• Integration: Instruction may be adapted to align with the student’s ABA treatment plan

• Small Ratios: 1:5 teacher-to-student ratio, adjusted for individual support needs

Home Education Subjects

Instruction is adapted to developmental readiness while covering the foundations of Florida’s core standards:

• Language Arts & Reading: Letter recognition, phonics, sight words, listening comprehension, and early writing

• Mathematics: Counting, shapes, patterns, simple addition and subtraction, and hands-on number activities

• Science: Exploring the world through plants, animals, weather, and simple experiments

• Social Studies: Community helpers, family and friendship, basic geography, and cultural awareness

• Electives & Skills: Early technology use, beginner handwriting, storytelling, and movement-based learning

Curriculum

We provide curriculum specifically for live instruction led by our teacher. . Each child’s curriculum is carefully developed based on their unique learning needs, ensuring a personalized and balanced approach to academic growth. For independent academic work, programs such as Adaptive Minds or IXL may be used. Learners may continue using a program they have already been working with for independent academic work, as long as it is not remote instruction.

Academic Stations (K–3)

Academic Stations for younger learners are short, hands-on, and structured to keep children engaged while practicing early academics. Stations are adapted to meet each child’s needs with visual supports, repetition, and guided independence. Students rotate through different areas in small or individual groups, allowing for movement and variety.

Typical stations may include:

• Early Literacy Station – Letter and sound recognition, sight word practice, matching pictures to words, and listening to simple stories.

• Math & Numbers Station – Counting objects, matching numbers, sorting by size/shape, simple addition/subtraction with manipulatives, and math games.

• Fine Motor & Writing Station – Tracing letters, handwriting practice, coloring, cutting, and building hand strength for writing skills.

• Science & Discovery Station – Sensory bins, exploring textures, observing simple cause-and-effect experiments, or sorting natural items (rocks, leaves).

• Technology Station – Adaptive programs like IXL or Adaptive Minds that adjust to each child’s level for literacy and math skill-building.

Supports may include:

• Visual schedules and step-by-step directions.

• Clear routines at each station (same setup every day).

• Short, achievable tasks for frequent success.

• Reinforcement (stickers, praise, tokens) after completing activities.

This model helps students practice core academics through play and repetition, while also building independence, attention, and confidence.

Enrichment Programs

Enrichment focuses on practical skills, creativity, and social growth:

• STEAM Play & Discovery: Building with blocks, simple coding games, sensory science activities, and art-based projects

• Arts & Music: Music, crafts, painting, and dramatic play to encourage self-expression

• Social Communication: Circle time, peer play, role-play activities, and guided group games

• Daily Living Skills – Sorting, matching, and cleaning up with academic tie-ins like recognizing labels, counting items, and sequencing steps.

• Movement & Play: Gross motor games, yoga for kids, and outdoor exploration

Class Structure & Daily Schedule (K–3)

8:30–8:45 – Morning Circle
Community-building time to greet friends, share, and set the tone for the day.

8:45–9:00 – Morning Welcome Activity
Hands-on activity to warm up the brain and prepare for learning.

9:00–9:30 – Core Subject Block
Focused instruction in a core subject (e.g., Reading, Math, Science, or History). Core subjects rotate daily to ensure balanced instruction across all academic areas.

9:30–9:40 – Movement Break
Stretching, brain breaks, and active play to recharge.

9:40–10:10 – Academic Stations
Rotations with independent practice (handwriting, reading a book, math games/sheets, history/science projects), hands-on learning, and technology-based learning.

10:10–10:40 – Core Subject Block
Second core subject focus (rotation continues based on schedule).

10:40–10:50 – Movement Break
Quick energizer to support focus and attention.

10:50–11:20 – Academic Stations
Second round of small-group rotations.

11:20–11:30 – Movement Break
Transition with light activity.

11:30–12:15 – Lunch

12:15–12:45 – Recess / Outdoor Play
Free play, social development, and gross motor skills.

12:45–1:15 – Enrichment Activity
Creative projects, STEAM challenges, or themed lessons.

1:15–1:45 – Independent Academic Work
Self-paced practice using individualized curriculum (e.g., Adaptive Minds, IXL) and tailored assignments.

1:45–1:55 – Social Skills / Movement Break
Teamwork, communication, and self-regulation activities.

1:55–2:15 – Enrichment Activity
Continued arts, music, or science-based learning.

2:15–2:30 – Wrap-Up & Reflection
Yoga, music, and end-of-day reflection: “How was your day?”

Full-Time Enrollment Option

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

• Instructional Model: 5 days of small-group instruction plus 1 day of individualized support

• Curriculum: Developmentally appropriate, adapted to each child’s learning style

• Attendance: Mandatory with valid excused absences required

• Learning Format: Face-to-face, interactive instruction with integrated hands-on activities