Woodlawn Community Academy

Woodlawn Community Academy is a special education school in Clearwater, FL, serving students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. The academy focuses on providing a high-quality, individualized education within a positive and safe environment. Their mission is to motivate students to become active participants in their own learning process, fostering independence through specialized teaching practices and a supportive, Christ-centered atmosphere.

The school offers specialized support for a wide range of learning differences and disabilities, including Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD/ADD, Down Syndrome, and language-based or mild learning differences. Their programs are also equipped to support students with sensory integration needs, intellectual disabilities, and hearing impairments, with the ability to address other specific needs on a case-by-case basis. With an average class size of 18, the academy utilizes tailored curricula to help each student reach their full potential.

Beyond academics, Woodlawn Community Academy provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including arts, music, sign language, and recreational athletics like basketball, gymnastics, and yoga. The school operates with a casual dress code and offers summer programs. While admissions deadlines include May 1st and August 1st, rolling admissions are also available. Notably, most students are eligible for scholarships to assist with tuition.