The educational philosophy of the Akili Academy of New Orleans is driven by our college preparatory mission. Our philosophy is based on four core values:
- All students can learn, regardless of background.
- Great teachers and great teaching are essential to student academic success.
- A highly structured, focused, and accountable school culture drives student achievement.
- Data analysis drives effective instruction.
The core values of Akili Academy incorporate the following elements to support the educational needs of our students and to reach our academic goals:
- A highly structured learning environment marked by limited distractions and efficient use of time and resources.
- An unrelenting focus on literacy acquisition in the early grades to ensure that all students are reading at or beyond grade level.
- An extended school day and year, providing students the time needed to master the skills and content they will need to excel in challenging high schools.
- Research-proven curricula that leads to dramatic academic gains with our target population and a data-driven, direct instructional environment necessary to ensure that students master the core curriculum and are poised for future academic success.
Special Education
Special Education Programming at Akili