Our Approach
We provide exceptional education to students in both public and private school settings with one-on-one supervision and academic, physical, emotional and behavioral support. Our services are built on strong relationships and our 1:1 Behavior Aids are dedicated to helping the students we serve function and grow in the least restrictive educational environment.
Educational Services
Children are referred to us through their school’s exceptional education department. Our one-to-one behavior aides provide students with the continuous supervision and specialized support and care they need to grow and succeed.
Exceptional education students work with our 1:1 Behavior Aids to meet academic and behavioral goals in adherence with the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP). All 1:1 Behavior Aids work under the supervision of the student’s classroom teacher, so the student remains a healthy part of the academic community.
Together, they utilize strategies to assist the student in developing positive skills that increase their ability to problem solve, appropriately avoid and/or resolve conflict, and to cope with daily stressors. In addition, they collect daily data to chart the frequency and duration of behaviors in relation to the student’s behavioral goals.
This collaborative, personalized approach helps ensure students can thrive in the least restrictive setting.
Dominion Care offers a comprehensive approach to providing special education services throughout Richmond and the surrounding area. Our approach includes one-on-one support through the use of a well-developed and implemented Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP).
Children are referred to our special education services through their current school. We work with elementary through high schools throughout Chesterfield, Henrico and the greater Richmond area to provide counseling and support for students to develop lifelong skills to remain in their home school and make positive changes.
1:1 Transitional Services
The ultimate goal for students at a private day school is a return to public school as soon as they are ready in a positive and healthy manner. The transition back can be difficult, which is why Dominion Care is proud to offer 1:1 Transitional Services to ensure a smooth process.
Students previously placed in private day school programs for at least 6 months will be eligible to receive transitional services when returning to their public school setting. Dominion Care’s specialized support staff offers 1:1 care alongside a team approach, collaborating with the IEP team to develop and implement a plan of action.
Prior to the student leaving private day school, their 1:1 support staff member will be trained and briefed on IEP goals and objectives, transition plans and any other important information. All Dominion Care employees are fully vetted and have completed background checks and CPS screenings.
Our 1:1 Transitional Services are not one size fits all, so we offer flexibility of support duration based on the needs of the student and collect data to chart outcomes and ensure progress during the transition.
To learn more about 1:1 Transitional Services, please call us at (804)-266-9012
Request More InformationPrivate Day School
Our Approach
A therapeutic and positive educational setting built on solid relationships where students receive the academic, emotional, and behavioral support they need.
The focus of our private day school at Dominion Academy and TEC is to provide academic, emotional, and behavioral support for students experiencing challenges in the public school setting. This includes offering a full range of private day school services for students from ages five to twenty-two. Our staff completes IEP (individualized education plan) services, developing a clear plan for school staff to use to help your child reach his or her behavior goals.
Dominion Academy and TEC offers private day school services in Richmond and Norfolk. We accept students from Virginia Beach, Norfolk and the greater Tidewater area, and students from Chesterfield, Henrico and the greater Richmond area. Our staff uses positive reinforcement to help children learn behaviors that allow them to return to their home school setting.
Our goal at Dominion Academy and TEC is to help special education students return to public school as soon as they are ready in a healthy and positive manner. They’re encouraged/empowered/allowed to succeed and grow via behavioral support in a structured educational setting. Dominion Academy and TEC is a private day school licensed by the Virginia Department of Education and accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Special Education Facilities for students ages 5 – 22.
The children we serve receive continuous supervision and personalized academic, physical, emotional, and behavioral support in coordination with their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) throughout the school day. Our teachers, teacher assistants, and behavioral and clinical staff immediately strive to form bonds with each individual student so that every educational experience is backed up by a positive relationship.
Families can be assured their children will receive the individualized attention they need. The maximum student enrollment is 10 students per class. Each classroom is staffed by a full time teacher and full time teacher assistant, many of whom are also trained behaviorists, to focus on social, educational and emotional growth. The overall staff to student ratio is 1:3.
At Dominion Academy and TEC, we celebrate student achievement by using positive reinforcement to learn coping skills, social skills and academic success. We believe that students will modify their own behavior when the focus of teachers and staff is on what the student does correctly, instead of on what the student does not do well. By avoiding negative punishments or seclusion tactics, we keep the focus on each student’s wins so they can understand and evaluate their own emotional well being.
The ultimate goal for all students at Dominion Academy and TEC is to learn the skills and develop the tools necessary for a successful return to the least restrictive classroom environment, often to their local public school and in less than 12 months. This is accomplished through a collaborative effort among staff, school representatives, parents and guardians, and related service providers.
Dominion Academy and TEC also offers 1:1 Transitional Services to support students as they move back into their least restrictive environment. Click here to learn more.
Therapy and Education Center
Students at the Dominion ABA Therapy and Education Center grow and succeed through positive relationship building and uniquely designed curriculums for both preschool and school-age individuals with autism and related disorders. Our preschool program provides a play-based ABA curriculum for children ages 2-6. And our school age program focuses on long-term, academic-based, individualized ABA curriculum for children and adolescents ages 6-22.
In affiliation with Dominion Care Academy, we are licensed by the Virginia Department of Education.
Each student receives individualized instruction provided in a variety of settings by behavior therapists supervised by a BCBA and a licensed special education teacher. The curriculum focuses not only on academic skills, but also intensive communication training and instruction in social, classroom, and daily living skills. Individualized parent support is provided and wrap around home support is offered for generalization of skills.
Important Documents And School Calendars
School Calendars
Student/Parent Handbook