Nova Center
School Notes Overview:
Nova Center, Inc. was founded in 1980 by a small group of parents with great determination and foresight. Nova Center's mission is to provide the highest quality educational and habilitative services to individuals with developmental disabilities, including Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. We believe each individual has the right to reach his or hers highest potential and live and work in the least restrictive environment. Nova Center provides individualized programs geared to all levels of developmental disabilities with the goal of enabling each participant to lead a richer, more independent and productive life. Our school age program (5 years through 21) is accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Students from over 16 area school districts are served because their home districts are not able to meet their educational needs. Nova's small teacher/student ratio and the ability to tailor each educational program enables many students to succeed when more traditional settings have proven unsuccessful. All teachers are certified and complete a professional training program incorporating intensive behavioral, sensory, communicative, and positive behavior support training. ...
School Overview:
Nova Center |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| School Membership(s) | Council of Bilingual Education | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Jackson County, MO | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 132 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MO) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 64% | 19% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 1 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 9 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 16 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 22 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 17 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 23 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers | |
This School |
(MO) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 176 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 7 hours |
School Notes:
- Nova Center, Inc. was founded in 1980 by a small group of parents with great determination and foresight. Nova Center's mission is to provide the highest quality educational and habilitative services to individuals with developmental disabilities, including Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. We believe each individual has the right to reach his or hers highest potential and live and work in the least restrictive environment. Nova Center provides individualized programs geared to all levels of developmental disabilities with the goal of enabling each participant to lead a richer, more independent and productive life. Our school age program (5 years through 21) is accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Students from over 16 area school districts are served because their home districts are not able to meet their educational needs. Nova's small teacher/student ratio and the ability to tailor each educational program enables many students to succeed when more traditional settings have proven unsuccessful. All teachers are certified and complete a professional training program incorporating intensive behavioral, sensory, communicative, and positive behavior support training.
- Profile last updated: 02/17/2009
In the News:
- Police: Missing Woman Says She Was Abducted (KMBC-TV Kansas City)
posted on June 4, 2009 at 08:14:22 pm
Kansas City police said a 50-year-old woman who disappeared on her way home from work has been located. - Family and Police Searching for Missing Woman (KSHB-TV Kansas City)
posted on June 4, 2009 at 08:06:31 pm
Family and friends fear for the safety of Brenda L. Williams, who has been missing since May 31. - Police Looking for Nova Center Employee Last Seen Sunday (FOX 4 Kansas City)
posted on June 4, 2009 at 07:23:09 pm
Police are looking for a 50-year-old woman who has been missing since Sunday and whose family fears for her safety.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (64130) | School Zip (64130) |
(MO) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 25,743 people | 5,593,929 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 11% | 18% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $24,266 | $45,202 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.3 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 57 years old | 43 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 64% / 36% | 69% / 31% |
School Map:
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