Accepting the Unique Abilities, Educational Opportunity, and Tax Credit scholarships.
~ a different kind of school
Serving PreK-12 students since 1994
Accepting the Unique Abilities, Educational Opportunity, and Tax Credit scholarships.
Serving PreK-12 students since 1994
Chrysalis School accepts the Unique Abilities, Educational Opportunity, and Tax Credit scholarships We are pleased to provide parents and teachers with the tools to grow healthy, successful families and classrooms. We employ the latest information and techniques from the fields of Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Nutritio
Chrysalis School accepts the Unique Abilities, Educational Opportunity, and Tax Credit scholarships We are pleased to provide parents and teachers with the tools to grow healthy, successful families and classrooms. We employ the latest information and techniques from the fields of Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Nutrition, and Health & Wellness. It is our commitment to support each student's journey to his or her highest potential.
We accept the FES-UA, FES-EO, and the FTC scholarships; and we offer a monthly payment plan for any remaining parent portion of tuition.
We accept the FES-UA, FES-EO, and the FTC scholarships; and we offer a monthly payment plan for any remaining parent portion of tuition.
Chrysalis School is a private academic track Montessori school with an ambitious curriculum and a family-centered approach. We serve students from preK through twelfth grade students with a variety of skills and abilities from 'Special' to 'Gifted'. Our graduates are welcomed at various trade schools, job training programs, and colleges a
Chrysalis School is a private academic track Montessori school with an ambitious curriculum and a family-centered approach. We serve students from preK through twelfth grade students with a variety of skills and abilities from 'Special' to 'Gifted'. Our graduates are welcomed at various trade schools, job training programs, and colleges and universities such as Seminole State College, Valencia College, Rollins College, and Full Sail.
Today 'Special Education' is a much broader and more inclusive term than it has been historically. Special needs include autism spectrum, chromosomal disorders, specific learning disabilities, processing difficulties, attention challenges, anxiety, highly sensitive children, and good old fashioned quirky learners.
In a welcoming and safe environment, with highly skilled teachers and an evidence-based and creative educational model, we support our students to rise to their highest potential.
Clinical Services
We can arrange Applied Behavior Analysis functional assessment and behavior plans through Chrysalis Center for Change, Inc.
(fees apply). We offer after school educational therapies, including Phono-Graphix®, developed by Geoffrey McGuinness and Dr. Carmen McGuinness (fees apply).
Read research on Phono-Graphix®
Visiting Th
Clinical Services
We can arrange Applied Behavior Analysis functional assessment and behavior plans through Chrysalis Center for Change, Inc.
(fees apply). We offer after school educational therapies, including Phono-Graphix®, developed by Geoffrey McGuinness and Dr. Carmen McGuinness (fees apply).
Read research on Phono-Graphix®
Visiting Therapists
We recognize the value in receiving therapy at school rather than missing school to travel to and from therapy or missing playtime to receive therapy after school. For this reason, we welcome students' speech & language, occupational, and physical therapists, with two specific rooms designated for visiting therapists. And although we are a behavioral school, we also welcome visiting ABA therapists.
Please contact Dr. Carmen Reitano McGuinness, BCBA-D for information regarding arranging for your child's therapist to provide his or her therapy on site.
School Day Supervision for Florida Virtual Students
Does your virtual learner need a safe and supervised landing pad? We have five seats for students of Florida Virtual. Your learner will have lunch and recess with our students, and attend our weekly Art and Music classes, Contact us for fees
No two children are alike. Many students need to catch up to their grade level, while others might move ahead of grade level. At Chrysalis School we're not locked into a grade level instructional format. Instead, we nurture our students to reach their highest potential by providing individual instruction.
Additionally, students often perfo
No two children are alike. Many students need to catch up to their grade level, while others might move ahead of grade level. At Chrysalis School we're not locked into a grade level instructional format. Instead, we nurture our students to reach their highest potential by providing individual instruction.
Additionally, students often perform differently in different subjects. For this reason, it's important to allow students to move forward where they can while providing specialized instruction in areas where they need more help.
Visit our staff photo gallery for details about our instructional staff.
Direct Instruction is provided in all new Skills and Information
Direct instruction provided by highly qualified teachers for all new skills and information.
Monitored Practice
Once new material has take root, students are encouraged to use their emerging skills and information under the observation of their teachers so that errors can be c
Direct Instruction is provided in all new Skills and Information
Direct instruction provided by highly qualified teachers for all new skills and information.
Monitored Practice
Once new material has take root, students are encouraged to use their emerging skills and information under the observation of their teachers so that errors can be corrected rather than practiced.
Independent Practice
When accuracy reaches about 70%, fluency and competency are honed as students practice skills and information learned during direct instruction.
Frequent Reinforcement
Students receive regular breaks between periods of work, so that they learn the benefits of a job well done.
Performing Arts
Students also receive theater, film, and music classes. And we have two to three stage or film performances each school year. Instruction in Performing Arts increases confidence and composure, as well as teaching students to work together over several weeks toward the shared goal of a performance well done.
Studio Art
The stu
Performing Arts
Students also receive theater, film, and music classes. And we have two to three stage or film performances each school year. Instruction in Performing Arts increases confidence and composure, as well as teaching students to work together over several weeks toward the shared goal of a performance well done.
Studio Art
The students enjoy 2D and 3D Studio Art classes, as well as experience at prop and set design. Our May Student Art Show often attracts professional artists who show alongside our student artists.
Here you will find our calendars, policies, registration forms, and research. Click on a file to download.
School registration form (pdf)
DownloadTuition Agreement for K-12 Students (pdf)
DownloadSchool Calendar 2024-2025 (pdf)
DownloadSchool Schedule (pdf)
DownloadBefore and aftercare policy (docx)
DownloadStandards of Ethical Conduct (pdf)
DownloadOrton Annals research on Phono-Graphix (pdf)
DownloadProfessional Vitae of Dr. McGuinness (pdf)
DownloadScrathcheet for aftercare (pdf)
DownloadChrysalis School Student and Parent Policies 2024 (pdf)
DownloadHOW TO CONTACT US: We value the security of our students and staff, and do not entertain drop-in visitors. To schedule a visit please use the contact form on this page, email us directly at carmen@chrysaliscenterforchange.com, or you may call the school office at 321-422-4171. Please include your child's age, grade, and any educational gifts or challenges. Please note that your call back may come from a 352 number, which is Dr. Carmen's cell phone.
1173 Spring Centre South Boulevard, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714, United States
321-422-4171 If your call goes to our message center, please include your phone number, child's age, grade, and any educational gifts or challenges.
Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 5:30pm
Summer hours by appointment only.
Chrysalis School and Center for Change
1173 Spring Centre South Blvd, Suite B Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
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