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Educational Alternative

8790 Sw 94th St., Miami, FL, 33176-0331 -

School Notes Overview:

Educational Alternative program begins in Pre-K and continues through High School. Educational Alternative is remedial in nature; a sensory integration based, multi-sensory approach teaches students strategies and methods which facilitate long term learning. In order for students to be able to compete in an academic mainstream environment, they need to not only develop the appropriate academic skills but the social and emotional skills as well. Our Day School Program is intensive and remedial; yet also provides an environment which students may learn and grow in a setting which is reinforcing, comfortable and caring. At Educational Alternative, Older students are encouraged to become mentors and/or peer tutors to younger students. This is an ability which builds both self-esteem and motivation. Younger students are encouraged to seek out older students for help when necessary allowing them to become more independent learners. Additionally, the day school follows the guidelines of the public school system so that children will be exposed to the same areas of curriculum required in the mainstream class....

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School Overview:

	Educational Alternative
School Type	Special Education School
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 1 - 11
County	Miami-Dade County, FL
Student Body
Total Students	37 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	28%
Students by Grade
	Grade 1 - 4 students
	Grade 2 - 6 students
	Grade 3 - 3 students
	Grade 4 - 5 students
	Grade 6 - 7 students
	Grade 7 - 5 students
	Grade 9 - 3 students
	Grade 10 - 3 students
	Grade 11 - 1 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	11 teachers
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:3	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Educational Alternative program begins in Pre-K and continues through High School. Educational Alternative is remedial in nature; a sensory integration based, multi-sensory approach teaches students strategies and methods which facilitate long term learning. In order for students to be able to compete in an academic mainstream environment, they need to not only develop the appropriate academic skills but the social and emotional skills as well. Our Day School Program is intensive and remedial; yet also provides an environment which students may learn and grow in a setting which is reinforcing, comfortable and caring. At Educational Alternative, Older students are encouraged to become mentors and/or peer tutors to younger students. This is an ability which builds both self-esteem and motivation. Younger students are encouraged to seek out older students for help when necessary allowing them to become more independent learners. Additionally, the day school follows the guidelines of the public school system so that children will be exposed to the same areas of curriculum required in the mainstream class.
Profile last updated: 02/11/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (33176)	School Zip (33176)	(FL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	52,081 people	15,979,631 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	46%	27%
Population Average Age	37 years old	38 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$51,492	$40,558
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.2 rooms	4.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	34 years old	33 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (33176) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	69% / 31%	66% / 34%