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Finding the Keys to Unlock Each Student’s Potential

Our Values in Action




Personalized Programming

Helping students reach their full potential by thoughtfully personalizing instruction and developing unique programming that supports their social and emotional well being.

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Partnerships & Engagement

Providing robust engagement opportunities maximizes the possibilities for learning while simultaneously strengthening relationships with our students, staff, and community.

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Safe & Nurturing Environment

Maintaining a safe and nurturing environment to build a strong sense of community and acceptance for all. Finding a sense of belonging helps our students reach their full potential.

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We Believe

An Educational Journey at IEA is a Tale of Triumph and Transformation

Our mascot, the Phoenix, symbolizes inner strength when life is challenging and there is no choice but to be strong. At IEA, we ask each student to rise up and rise again with each challenge.

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Dynamic Programs

We believe academic and social programming should be dynamic and innovative.

Our programs and experiences build self-awareness skills, foster self-determination adeptness, and develop self-advocacy skills.

Engagement and Student Centered

We focus on being creative while concentrating on engagement and interactive learning opportunities coupled with community partnerships and family participation to saturate positivity in the many stages of your child’s educational journey.

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Sense of Belonging

We believe a safe, patient, caring, supportive, and nurturing environment builds acceptance where students feel a sense of belonging which catapults growth both socially and academically.

Uncovering Passions Finding Strengths

IEA refers to students as “Exceptional Learners,” because our teaching and learning strategies uncover passions and strengths.

Fostering leadership opportunities empowers students to build confidence and be successful. Students leading other students builds school-wide comradery.

What Makes Us Unique?

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students lined up on theater stage putting hands in the air
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average class size 4-8
personalized, flexible learning environments for grades k-12
accommodating every learner's needs throughout the school year with rolling admission
offering community partnerships to build job site opportunities and experience
a phoenix with intensive education academy
leaving a legacy of love and education for over 52 years
classes at tunxis community college for high school and college-aged students
providing an individualized, therapeutic approach with on-site clinical staff
specialized tranisition programs tailored for students ages 18-22

Testimonials

Frank Cohen // Student

Stefanie Melanson // Teacher

Rabbi Levi Schectman // Parent & Board Member