Our Mission
Ellison Academy exists to equip and empower children with autism and their families through evidence-based education and therapeutic services.
Our Vision
Ellison Academy aims to enhance autism education by creating adaptive pathways for every child and family to thrive and achieve success throughout their autism journey.
Our Philosophy
Knowledge
We believe every child deserves access to truth and understanding. We cultivate minds that seek autism growth.
Empathy
We believe that empathy builds connection, trust, and belonging. Empathy created the bridge between hearts and minds.
Excellence
We uphold the highest standards in education and therapy through integrity, delivering evidence-based programs and best practices that empower children with autism to reach their full potential.
Truth
We seek truth, teach in truth and stand for truth. Truth empowers families, steers students, and guides every decision.
Transparency
Transparency is how we honor our students, families, staff and community. Transparency builds trust and trust builds transformation.
Integrity
Integrity is our morals. It is how we engage, respect, and provide fair treatment to others. Integrity is doing what’s right even when it’s unseen.
Triumph
Our journey is marked not by what’s easy but by triumph. Through adversity, triumph isn’t perfection, it’s perseverance.
Trust
We earn trust by keeping our word and honoring our work. Trustworthiness is built moment by moment and choice by choice.
Respect
At Ellison Academy, respect is not earned, it is given freely and modeled daily. Respect creates the foundation for safe and thriving communities.
Responsibility
Responsibility means showing up with purpose on purpose. Responsibility turns potential into purpose.
Caring
At Ellison Academy, every student is seen, known, and cared for. Caring is how we create connections, safety, and belonging.
Our Values
We ensure that every child has a SEAT at the table of their education and development.
Service: We are dedicated to putting the needs of children and families first, ensuring that every decision we make is centered with compassion and respect.
Excellence: We uphold the highest standards in education and therapy through integrity, delivering evidence-based programs and best practices that empower children with autism to reach their full potential.
Assurance: Ellison Academy is unwavering in our mission to enhance the lives of children with autism & their families through continuously seeking ways to improve, innovate, advocate, and build a brighter future.
Teamwork: We believe in the power of partnerships, working with families, educators, healthcare professionals, and community organizations to bolster autism education, and develop innovative solutions that expand access to specialized education.