THE GRACE SCHOOL
at a glance
Low Student to Teacher Ratio
Each classroom has a ratio of up to 6:1 students per teacher.
Succeed Scholarships
We are eligible to receive Succeed Scholarship Tuition Funding from students who meet program criteria.
Full School-Day Program
- Pre-Primary (2-4 years)
- Primary (5-11 years)
- Secondary (12- 21 years)
Board Certified Analysts
Board Certified Behavior Analysts, BCBAs and BCaBA, develop behavior plans/goals.
Haugland School Model
We TEAM-up with Haughland Learning Center to build innovative and sustainable school growth plans.
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.
Rolling Admission
We offer rolling admission throughout the calendar year.
Trained Faculty
All faculty are trained in Applied Behavior Analysis and Precision Teaching.
at a glance
Low Student to Teacher Ratio
Each classroom has a ratio of up to 6:1 students per teacher.
Succeed Scholarships
We are eligible to receive Succeed Scholarship Tuition Funding from students who meet program criteria.
Full School-Day Program
- Pre-Primary (2-4 years)
- Primary (5-11 years)
- Secondary (12- 21 years)
Board Certified Analysts
Board Certified Behavior Analysts, BCBAs and BCaBA, develop behavior plans/goals.
Haugland School Model
We TEAM-up with Haughland Learning Center to build innovative and sustainable school growth plans.
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.
Rolling Admission
We offer rolling admission throughout the calendar year.
Trained Faculty
All faculty are trained in Applied Behavior Analysis and Precision Teaching.
Our Approach
The Grace School at Children’s ABA T.E.A.M. 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 at Children’s ABA T.E.A.M. 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.
Applied Behavior Analysis + MORE
Applied Behavior Analysis + MORE
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.
Katrina Lawson
Katrina draws on over 15 years of experience as a special education teacher. She is credentialed as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst and has a graduate certificate in autism. Since joining The Grace School in 2010, Katrina has been dedicated to bettering the lives of children in Northwest Arkansas through ABA interventions.
Jordan Bethea
Jordan is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She holds a Masters of Special Education with a focus in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Cincinnati. Jordan and her husband Nick have adopted two children, Kaiya and Devon. She is a TEAMworks volunteer and plans to serve on an outreach trip to Ukraine in 2020.
Kaitlin Holmes
Kaitlin holds a B.S. in Human Development and Family Sciences and is RBT credentialed. She is currently pursuing a Masters in ABA with an emphasis in Autism through Ball State University. She shares, “The thing I love the most about my job is watching every student achieve their goals!”
Mary Claire Tuinstra
Mary Claire holds a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Science in San Marcos, California. She credits growing up with a brother with autism for inspiring her career. Mary Claire directs the Behavior Intervention Leadership TEAM at CTT.
Emily Bailey
Emily holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences and Disorders from the University of Kansas and is RBT credentialed. She is currently pursuing her Masters in ABA with an emphasis in Autism. For Emily, The Grace School, “feels like a family.”
Becca Adams
Becca is a licensed speech-language pathologist holding a Master of Science from the UofA. She has taken extensive additional coursework in ABA methods. When not serving kids she enjoys competitive weightlifting and loves to be outdoors as often as possible.
Molly Parsons
Molly holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Harding University. She joined the Children’s T.E.A.M. family of providers in 2016. She embraces opportunities for continuing professional studies in PT as well as best behavior intervention practice.
Grace Olsen
Grace is a graduate of the University of Arkansas and is RBT credentialed. One of her life goals is to visit all 59 National Parks in the United States! What she loves most about The Grace School is that it is a “safe and welcoming community that can be felt as soon as you walk through the doors!”
Britta Morrison
Britta holds a Bachelor of Arts from UCA and is RBT credentialed. She worked as a brain development trainer before coming to the Grace School. She studied in Bali, Indonesia to become a teacher of AcroYoga, Meditation, and Pranayama Breath Work. She loves to dance, play, laugh, and sing!
Kylie Wesbrooks
Kylie is a graduate of Missouri Southern State University and is RBT credentialed. She is currently working towards her Masters Degree in ABA with an emphasis in Autism. She enjoys helping kids learn how fun it can be to learn new things.
Mandie Gray
Mandie holds a Bachelor’s of Sociology from the University of Arkansas and is RBT credentialed. She has worked in the field of ABA with persons with Autism since 2017. Mandie is a CALM trained professional interventionist.