A primary component of the Three Springs treatment philosophy of "Mind, Body, Spirit" is the improvement of a child's mind. The whole child cannot be healed unless each of these three elements is addressed.
For many troubled teens, poor academic performance or failing in school is caused by underlying emotional issues.For others, such as those children with learning disabilities, a lack of academic success prompts inappropriate behavior. This is why each new Three Springs resident received a complete academic evaluation upon admission, and an individual education plan (IEP) is created for each student. Three Springs program staff and faculty members focus on each child's individual issues and incorporates the treatment process into his or her education.
Certified Teachers
All certified teachers within the TSI family are credentialed to teach assigned subject matter for which they are hired. Many of our teaching professionals are hired specifically to work with children dealing with learning disabilities. All of the TSI programs are accredited by the educational certification body that governs the region of the country that each program is located in. As part of the accreditation process, each of our schools must hire only certified teachers, with current certification to teach in the state that they are hired to teach in.
Teachers are an integral part of the therapeutic process and are aware of the issues our students bring to the classroom. In addition to teaching course content, teachers provide instruction in study skills and "classroom survival," understanding that many times deficits in these skills sets can lead to academic failure.
The teachers at Three Springs work to challenge each child individually while encouraging interaction in group projects and discussions. Our goal is not only to help students to remediate academic deficiencies, but also to encourage a positive, healthy attitude toward education, learning and life.
The Keys to Educational Excellence, College Preparation
Three Springs offers college testing and advising services. Students benefit from a traditional academic environment while receiving individualized learning. Your child can graduate with a diploma from one of our private therapeutic schools allowing him or her to be competitive in the college admission process.
The Three Springs curriculum, which focuses on English, history, science, mathematics and the arts, provides our students with a strong, well-rounded education. Since our focus is on each individual child, as opposed to the group, each student receives specific attention so that he or she can achieve desired academic goals.
From the Parent of a Program Graduate
"I look at the point from where we started and I am amazed at where we are today."
