THE GRACE SCHOOL

at a glance 

Low Student to Teacher Ratio

Each classroom has a ratio of up to 6:1 students per teacher.

Fully Accredited

We are accredited through Cognia and are modeled after Haughland Schools to build innovative and sustainable school growth plans.

Full School-Day Program

  • Primary (5-9 years)  
  • Intermediate (10-14 years)
  • Secondary (15- 21 years)

Board Certified Analysts

Certified Behavior Analysts, BCBAs and BCaBA, develop behavior plans/goals. All faculty are trained in Applied Behavior Analysis and Precision Teaching.

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ACE Scholarships

ACE Scholarships Arkansas provides privately funded, partial tuition scholarships to low-income K-12 students for private school attendance. see ACE Scholarships

Community

Each learner is encouraged to appropriately express their individuality. We value and embrace the diversity of our learners.

Year-Round School Calendar

We feel strongly about the many benefits of consistency throughout the calendar year.

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Approved EFA Provider

The Grace School is an approved provider of Education Freedom Account (EFA) funds through the State of Arkansas. see Opportunity Arkansas

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Rolling Admission

We offer rolling admission throughout the calendar year.  

at a glance 

Low Student to Teacher Ratio

Each classroom has a ratio of up to 6:1 students per teacher.

Fully Accredited

We are accredited through Cognia and are modeled after Haughland Schools to build innovative and sustainable school growth plans.

Full School-Day Program

  • Primary (5-9 years)  
  • Intermediate (10-14 years)
  • Secondary (15- 21 years)

Board Certified Analysts

Certified Behavior Analysts, BCBAs and BCaBA, develop behavior plans/goals. All faculty are trained in Applied Behavior Analysis and Precision Teaching.

&

ACE Scholarships

ACE Scholarships Arkansas provides privately funded, partial tuition scholarships to low-income K-12 students for private school attendance. see ACE Scholarships

Community

Each learner is encouraged to appropriately express their individuality. We value and embrace the diversity of our learners.

Year-Round School Calendar

We feel strongly about the many benefits of consistency throughout the calendar year.

F

Approved EFA Provider

The Grace School is an approved provider of Education Freedom Account (EFA) funds through the State of Arkansas. see Opportunity Arkansas

Z

Rolling Admission

We offer rolling admission throughout the calendar year.  

 

 

Our Approach

The Grace School uses an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) model of instruction because we believe it is the very best way to teach children with autism and developmental disabilities.   

Through use of ABA-based instruction, we have helped parents hear their child speak their names for the first time. We have observed children previously struggling in traditional settings begin to experience the joy of learning and become engaged members of our learning community.

Our Approach 

The Grace School uses an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) model of instruction because we believe it is the very best way to teach children with autism and developmental disabilities.   

Through use of ABA-based instruction, we have helped parents hear their child speak their names for the first time. We have observed children previously struggling in traditional settings begin to experience the joy of learning and become engaged members of our learning community.

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OUR Story

When we started in 2008, few districts in Arkansas had anyone with ABA credentials on their payroll, there was no accredited ABA training program at any university in Arkansas, ABA insurance legislation had not yet passed, and state-sponsored ABA treatment options did not exist.

Our move to hire educators with ABA experience began early in our school’s history as a clear need in our community became evident. We began hiring teachers and eventually directors with ABA experience. 

As the first ABA provider in Northwest Arkansas, we take seriously our leadership role in working with local agencies and organizations to promote evidence-based practices.

OUR Story

When we started in 2008, few districts in Arkansas had anyone with ABA credentials on their payroll, there was no accredited ABA training program at any university in Arkansas, ABA insurance legislation had not yet passed, and state-sponsored ABA treatment options did not exist.

Our move to hire educators with ABA experience began early in our school’s history as a clear need in our community became evident. We begin hiring teachers and eventually directors with ABA experience. 

As the first ABA provider in Northwest Arkansas, we take seriously our leadership role in working with local agencies and organizations to promote evidence-based practices.

 

 

 

MEET Our TEAM 

We love pouring our energy and heart into serving kids.

Alana Baker ABA Therapist

Alana Baker, B.A., RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

Amy Smith Director of The Grace School

Amy Smith, MCD, CCC-SLP

Director

Ashlyn Butler, Registered Behavior Technician

Ashlyn Butler, B.A., RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

Chris Trout, OT

Chris Trout, M.S., OT, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Behavior Technician, The Grace School Behavior Technician

Crysten Kendall, B.S., RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

David Gomez ABA Therapist

David Gomez, M.S., BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Deborah Stovesand, BCBA

Deborah Stovesand, M.S., BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Hannah Sullivan Grace School Behavior Technician

Hannah Sullivan, B.A., RBT

TEAM ABA Fellow, Registered Behavior Technician

Holland Gazaway, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

RBT Jaci Pease

Jaci Pease, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

Jordan Bathea, M.Ed, BCBA

Jordan Bethea, M.Ed, BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Lauren Murphy, BS

Lauren Murphy, B.S.

Director of Academic Services

Leondra Lamb RBT

Leondra Lamb, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

Mackenzie Jimerson Lead Teacher at TGS

Mackenzie Jimerson, B.S.

Lead Teacher

Mathew Brown ABA Therapist

Matthew Brown, AA

Lead Teacher

Megan Hogue Teacher at The Grace School

Megan Hogue, M.ED.

Lead Teacher

ABA Fellow Neveah Bennett

Neveah Bennett, B.A., RBT

TEAM ABA Fellow, Registered Behavior Technician

Parker Weiser Teaching headshot

Parker Weiser, B.S.

Lead Teacher

Treasure Wilson

Treasure Wilson, B.S.

Behavior Technician

Sarah Davis

Sarah Davis, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician

Trina Carmon PT

Trina Carmon, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Ty Weston

Ty Weston, B.A., M.A.T.

Lead Teacher