In 1968, New Way Academy opened the door to a new way of learning for a growing population of students who were smart, motivated, curious—and could benefit from a different approach to education. More than 50 years later, New Way is Arizona’s premier K-12 independent day school catering to children with specific learning differences such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and executive functioning difficulties.
WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT
Our mission is to create a dynamic school experience that empowers children with learning differences to maximize their potential and prepare for life beyond the classroom.
New Way’s dedicated faculty share a rare combination of expertise and extraordinary interpersonal skills. Not only are they good listeners who genuinely care about the well-being and success of every student, New Way teachers also undergo comprehensive professional development to learn practical methods for supporting students with learning differences.
New Way’s team comprises certified special education teachers with expertise in supporting students with learning differences, as well as exceptional interpersonal skills. New Way is home to many specialists, including dedicated reading, occupational, speech-language, and counseling therapists who are invested in the success of every student.
HOW WE’RE DIFFERENT
New Way takes a unique approach to educating students with learning differences. Teachers use multisensory teaching techniques, evidence-based curriculums, and specialized interventions to help students progress academically. Speech, language, and occupational therapy are provided on site, as well as P.E., art, social skills training, and numerous after-school activities.
Visitors frequently comment on how calm, happy, and engaged New Way students are during class. Students are actively involved in lessons that engage multiple senses. Every feature of our classrooms, from the color of the walls to the arrangement of furniture, is carefully designed to enhance learning. Visual distractions are minimized, and acoustics are optimized with the use of assistive technology and sound-blocking materials.
New Way is here to support our students in acquiring lifelong skills that will help them succeed in and out of the classroom. To best support our students’ academic achievement, we also support their social and emotional growth. New Way uses a school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) system to promote social skills in all students.
New Way participates in the Arizona School Tuition Tax Credit through our School Tuition Organization, Financial Assistance for Independent Schools (FAIS). FAIS was established specifically for New Way to provide tuition assistance to students in financial need. No matter the amount, every gift makes a BIG difference.
WHY IT MATTERS
At New Way, students have an inclusive environment where they thrive academically and socially, and develop leadership skills that will last a lifetime.
Between the rigorous class lessons and milestone achievements in therapy, New Way offers a diverse range of athletic teams, clubs, service learning opportunities, and specialized activities.
New Way students benefit from learning in a welcoming academic environment tailored to their needs. Small class sizes, personalized instruction, and on-campus therapists help kids excel in the classroom. Our large campus with extracurricular activities, athletics, junior high and high school seminars, and community service opportunities helps kids thrive outside the classroom.
- New Way Mom