Indiana Education Scholarship Account

?? Wrangler & Friends, an approved INESA provider in Kokomo, IN offers therapeutic riding, animal-assisted activities, camps, home visits, lessons, and more. Owner Lindsey Fisher says they are able to accommodate all levels of disability. Their sessions are designed to fit each student's needs and foster confidence, independence, empathy, knowledge, and competence. Lindsey says, "The human-animal bond is the heart of our lives." ??

We recently caught up with Cedric Washington of N.E.R.D. Youth Services in Griffith, Indiana. N.E.R.D. stands for "Nurturing Education, Rewarding Determination." ?? An approved INESA provider, N.E.R.D. Youth Services has a team of experienced educators, including general ed certified teachers and special ed certified teachers. Programming includes SEL, after school, recreational, and Indiana Summer Learning Labs.

School choice programs like the Indiana Education Scholarship Account give parents the freedom to choose the best learning environment to meet their child's needs. Approved INESA provider Fortune Academy boasts a 6:1 student-teacher ratio and specializes in language-based learning differences. It's just the right fit for some kids! ??

School choice programs like Indiana's ESA make a difference for students like Adeline. After just one semester with ESA support, she's busting through previous barriers. Enjoy her sweet and inspiring story here ?? https://bit.ly/3WTZBm2. ?? #edchat #learning #edreform #inspiringschools #innovation

We recently connected with Allison Thomas, MBA, MT-BC, CEO of Mainstay Music Therapy, Inc, an approved INESA provider in Fort Wayne. They work with individuals across a broad spectrum of needs including autism, Down syndrome, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, sensory processing challenges, and more. Allison says that music therapy provides a unique and engaging way to build essential life skills. Some of the biggest benefits include self-expression, emotional regulation, communication skills, confidence, and increased engagement. ?? We love this method of helping special needs students thrive! ??

We're kicking off National School Choice Week with this timely article from John Kristof of EdChoice. It explores why many aren’t aware of the school choices in their area. As we travel the state to get the word out, we’re learning that many qualifying families still have not heard of Indiana’s ESA, which provides funding for special needs students and their siblings. Pass it on! ?? The School Choice Awareness Gap: Why Most Families Are Missing Out - EdChoice ?? https://bit.ly/40x6MBC.

Life Academy is an approved INESA provider in Terre Haute, IN. Their mission is to train up the next generation of leaders. Small class sizes and care for each individual make it a great fit for students with special needs.

?? ESAs allow families to support their child’s needs with trained and experienced specialists. Will is one of many INESA students who has dyslexia. With ESA support, he’s had tremendous growth with two hours a week of dyslexia-specific tutoring. We’re so proud of Will for his consistent hard work!? ?? His story here ?? https://bit.ly/4fBbvbd

Come see us Saturday in Fort Wayne at the Innovative School Fair hosted by My School Options, National School Choice Week, and the Indiana Microschool Network. This event is free to the public from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. EST. Come one, come all! Lincoln Financial Event Center, 1301 Ewing St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

The Indiana Digital Learning School, an approved INESA provider, arranges testing locations throughout the state of Indiana so that INESA families don’t have to travel too far. Get more information here? ?? https://bit.ly/3WmEgRh.