Menta Academy DeKalb 912
About Our School
Menta Academy DeKalb 912 is a collaboration with Dekalb Community School District 428 and utilizes a unique curricular framework that relies on the Expanded Menta Method and Trauma Informed Practices as the foundational principles for the teaching, counseling and mentoring work done by our highly trained staff.
Every aspect of the framework supports students with attainment of graduate competencies. Our curriculum is personalized to meet the needs of each student, with technology and skilled teachers creating a dynamic learning environment. At Menta’s Academy Dekalb, our unique learning spaces combine traditional teaching with cutting-edge technology and innovation.
Menta Academy DeKalb also supports a transition program designed to ready students for their desired post-secondary opportunity, including college, technical schools, trades, military or gainful employment.
It emphasizes the language and expectations of the workplace and offers job development and placement services in entry-level positions.
Students learn employability skills such as problem-solving, effective communication, time-management, self-advocacy, community integration and transportation, adaptive living skills, and related work behaviors like grooming, hygiene, communication, following dress codes and schedules, completing tasks, and taking initiative.
These flexible learning environments support inquiry-based and project-based learning, designed to prepare students for real-world work environment.
Our Kids
Frequently Asked Questions
Children are placed at Menta Academy DeKalb 912 through the home or attending school with the child’s IEP team. The school determines that they are unable to support the student at their campus and a recommendation is made for the student to receive their services in a Level D placement. The parent, student and administrator will review the IEP and additional information and determine if our school is the best option for supporting the students needs.
As a special education private day program, we KNOW that all students need to be in school everyday. We do not suspend or expel our students for any reason and we Never Give Up on our students.
We offer transportation services through the Home School District and our own private transportation services. Please contact the school administrator for more information.
Yes, an Individualized Education Plan is developed by a team that includes the child, their family, teachers, counselors, and other educational professionals.
Every school in our organization provides counseling services to students that require counseling services. In addition we offer Speech and Occupational therapy as identified by the child’s IEP.
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We envision a society in which all youth can be successful. As an organization, we are especially committed to making success a reality for at-risk youth.
