Only the best is good enough for our students!
Because we serve the best students in the world, we must have the best teachers and therapists on earth!
What makes us different
Our special education teachers and therapists (including counselors, speech and language, occupational and physical therapists) are trained and experienced educators and providers who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of their students. All Austin Centers teachers and therapists have the required degrees and are licensed and certified through the Arizona Department of Education and the Arizona Department of Health Services where applicable.
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI)
These strategies focus on the Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security of all students and staff with evidence-based, trauma-informed behavior management and crisis prevention approaches.
CPR Certified
CPR includes chest compressions and, in some cases, rescue breathing operation in order to perform the functions of a victim’s heart and lungs until their own body takes over.
First Aid Certified
This course teaches staff how to recognize everyday medical emergencies and provide care for an injury or illness until professional help arrives.
1:2 Staff/Student Ratio
Austin Centers maintains a ratio of 1 trained staff member for every 2 students. All students are supervised 100% of the time while on campus.
7 Years Average Tenure
With some of our teachers/therapists having joined our Austin Centers team over 25 years ago.
Licensed and Certified Therapists
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, 1 on 1 Staff Support and Counseling are all available if designated in the IEP.
Staff Details
The average tenure of our certified staff is 7 years, with some of our teachers/therapists having joined our Austin Centers team over 25 years ago. Furthermore, all Austin Centers staff members are trained in CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention), Trauma Informed Care, Positive Behavioral Supports, along with being certified in CPR and First Aid. The ratio of teachers to students depends on the program. For example, for our Exceptional Student Program, Austin Centers maintains 1 teacher for 10-12 students. In the Rising Stars Program, 1 teacher for 8-10 students and 1 teacher for 5-7 students in our Step Ahead Program for students with intellectual disabilities. Each classroom is also equipped with multiple Therapeutic Support staff, allowing us to maintain a staffing ratio of 1 trained staff member for every 3 students.
Multi-disciplinary team leads our mission
Staffed by trained Special Education Teachers, Special Subject Area Teachers, Behavior Coaches, Assistant Teachers, Counselors, Clinicians, and Psychologists, Austin Centers’ instructional programs maximize student learning, comprehension, and retention.
Educational Programs
Learn more about our core programs, specifically designed to help exceptional students thrive in the classroom.
About Our Programs
Other Services
We offer a wide variety of extracurricular activities to help turn our students into well-rounded members of the community.
About Our Services
