a different kind of school
Serving students with unique abilities

Serving students with unique abilities
Chrysalis School provides parents and teachers with the tools to grow healthy, successful families and classrooms. We employ the latest information from the fields of Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Nutrition, and Health & Wellness.
Chrysalis School is a private academic track Montessori school with an ambitious curriculum and a family-centered approach. We serve students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. In addition to typically developing children, we also serve children with special educational needs. Today "special education" is a much broader and more inc
Chrysalis School is a private academic track Montessori school with an ambitious curriculum and a family-centered approach. We serve students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. In addition to typically developing children, we also serve children with special educational needs. Today "special education" is a much broader and more inclusive term than it was historically. Special needs include autism spectrum, chromosomal disorders, specific learning disabilities, processing difficulties, attention disorders, and good old fashioned quirky learners.
In response to CoVid19 we have expanded our curriculum to include web-based learning, during required lockdowns, quarenteen, and sick-days. We are also pleased to say that our Music, Art, and our Theater and Film programs have remained alive and well thoughtout the challenges associated with CoVid. CoVid. Visitors are welcome to view our recent Student Art & Film Festival.
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®
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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®
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 Classes. Contact us for fees
No two children are alike. That's why we don't place children in specific grades or classrooms. Our youngest students spend three to four years in our early grades program with Maria Gomez. After a strong foundation, students enter a clinical education platform, where instruction is delivered by teachers and therapists with 20+ years of e
No two children are alike. That's why we don't place children in specific grades or classrooms. Our youngest students spend three to four years in our early grades program with Maria Gomez. After a strong foundation, students enter a clinical education platform, where instruction is delivered by teachers and therapists with 20+ years of experience. Clinical instruction is provided by Geoffrey McGuinness through both direct instruction and monitored practice.
Visit our staff photo gallery for details about our instructors.
Direct Instruction
All new instruction is delivered through direct instruction provided by lead teachers Geoffrey McGuinness and Maria Gomez.
Monitored Practice
Once new lessons are provided, students are encouraged to use emerging skills and information under observation of their teachers so that errors can be corrected rather than practic
Direct Instruction
All new instruction is delivered through direct instruction provided by lead teachers Geoffrey McGuinness and Maria Gomez.
Monitored Practice
Once new lessons are provided, students are encouraged to use emerging skills and information under observation of their teachers so that errors can be corrected rather than practiced.
Independent Practice
Fluency and competency are honed as student practice skills and information learned during direct instruction.
Reinforcement
Students receive regular breaks between periods of work, so that they learn the benefits of a job well done.
Performance
Students also receive theater, film, and music classes. We have two to three stage or film performances each school year.
Studio Art
Our Art teacher, Marla E instructs ever student each Friday. Our May art show attracts professional artists who show alongside our students.
Here you will find our calendars, policies, registration forms, and research. Click on a file to download.
School registration form (pdf)
DownloadDistance Education Wihite Paper by school administratorDr. Carmen McGuinness (pdf)
DownloadOrtonAnnals (pdf)
Download2023-2024 Blank Tuition Agreement (pdf)
DownloadChrysalis School Calendar 2022.-2023 (pdf)
DownloadStandards of Ethical Conduct 2023 revised (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 or email us directly at carmen@chrysaliscenterforchange.com Please include your child's age, grade, current school, and the reason you are thinking of changing schools. And please include your phone number if you'd like a call-back.
1173 Spring Centre South Boulevard, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714, United States
321-422-4171 Calls during the school day, you may go to our message center. Please include your phone number, child's age, grade, current school, the reason you are thinking of changing schools, and particular challenges and goals.
Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 5:30pm
Chrysalis School and Center for Change
1173 Spring Centre South Blvd, Suite B Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
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