Academic All Stars Program Full Time (ESE Level 4)

Program Definition

ABA Path’s Academic All Stars Program – ESE Level 4 is designed for FES-UA scholarship students with unique abilities who need more support than their same-age peers. The program emphasizes structured routines, functional academics, communication, and social participation, while providing flexibility for students who may experience task refusal or behavioral challenges.

Our program is offered at our clinic B location and blends core subject instruction with enrichment and life skills activities to 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:

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

  o    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: Low teacher-to-student ratio (1:2–1:3) with adjustments for students needing more intensive support.

• Additional paraprofessional or registered behavior technician support may be provided as needed to ensure success and safety.

Home Education Subjects

Students in Level 4 receive instruction in core subjects at a slower pace, using visuals, repetition, and hands-on activities. The focus is on building basic skills while also practicing independence.

• Language Arts & Reading – Letter recognition, phonics, sight words, reading short passages with picture support, answering simple questions, and practicing handwriting or tracing.

• Mathematics – Counting, simple addition/subtraction, using numbers in daily routines (time, money, measuring), and recognizing shapes/patterns.

• Science – Exploring weather, plants, animals, and simple cause-and-effect through experiments and sensory activities.

• Social Studies – Learning about family, community helpers, maps, basic history stories, and personal safety rules.

• Electives & Skill Development – Art, music, basic computer use (typing letters, following a program), and practicing classroom routines like turn-taking and task completion.

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 – ESE Level 4

Academic Stations at Level 4 give students a mix of hands-on academic practice and sensory experiences to support learning, social skills, and independence. Activities are short, structured, and repeated for consistency.

Typical stations may include:

• Literacy Station – Sight word recognition, phonics practice, short passages with picture support, and listening to adapted stories.

• Math Station – Counting coins, telling time with visuals, measuring with hands-on tools, and solving simple problems with manipulatives.

• Fine Motor & Writing Station – Tracing, handwriting, typing practice, cutting, and crafts to strengthen motor skills for writing.

• Science & Discovery Station – Simple experiments (mixing colors, sink/float), exploring weather, plants, and animals with sensory materials.

• Technology Station – Adaptive learning programs (IXL, Adaptive Minds) for math and reading at each child’s level.

Supports may include:

• Visual step-by-step directions.

• Predictable station routines.

• Modified tasks based on ability.

• Reinforcement through praise, tokens, or preferred activities.

 Goal: Students practice core academics in functional ways, while also learning independence, following routines, and participating with peers.

Enrichment Programs

Enrichment for Level 4 students blends academic reinforcement with sensory-based activities to support engagement, independence, and social growth.

• STEAM & Sensory Activities – Simple science experiments (mixing colors, sink/float), building with blocks or magnets, and sensory play with textures (sand, rice, water).

• Fine & Performing Arts – Crafts using sensory materials (clay, paint, textured paper), music with movement, and drama role-play with costumes or props.

• Social Communication Groups – Peer games with sensory elements (parachute play, ball games), greetings, and guided turn-taking.

• Executive Function Practice – Sorting by texture or color, using visual checklists, sequencing simple steps, and organizing classroom materials.

• Life Skills Applied Learning – Functional reading with symbols and signs, applied math with tactile manipulatives (coins, clocks), and daily routines supported with visuals and hands-on practice.

Class Structure & Daily Schedule – ESE Level 4

8:30–8:45 – Morning Circle
Greeting peers, reviewing the visual schedule, and sharing to start the day.

8:45–9:00 – Morning Warm-Up Activity
Hands-on activity (puzzles, sorting, tracing) to prepare for learning.

9:00–9:30 – Core Subject Block
Focused instruction in Reading, Math, Science, or Social Studies. Core subjects rotate daily to balance academics.

9:30–9:40 – Movement / Sensory Break
Stretching, short walks, or brain breaks for regulation.

9:40–10:10 – Academic Stations
Rotations with literacy, math, science, fine motor, and technology-based practice using visual and sensory supports.

10:10–10:40 – Core Subject Block
Second core subject with modifications for individual goals.

10:40–10:50 – Movement / Transition Break
Quick sensory activity to recharge.

10:50–11:20 – Academic Stations
Second round of small-group or individual practice.

11:20–11:30 – Movement Break
Calming or energizing activity.

11:30–12:15 – Lunch

12:15–12:45 – Recess / Outdoor Play
Social development, gross motor play, and peer interaction.

12:45–1:15 – Enrichment Activity
STEAM projects, art, music, or themed lessons with sensory elements.

1:15–1:45 – Independent Work
Individualized academic tasks or adapted technology programs (IXL, Adaptive Minds).

1:45–1:55 – Social Skills / Movement Break
Turn-taking, role-play, or mindfulness activities.

1:55–2:15 – Enrichment Activity
Arts, music, or functional life skills practice.

2:15–2:30 – Wrap-Up & Reflection
Yoga, calming music, and group discussion: “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