Stepping Stones Learning Center, PLLC
Stepping Stones Learning Center, PLLC
EDUCATION is not preparation for life;
EDUCATION is life itself
About Us
About Us
Our Classrooms and Curriculum
Our Classrooms and Curriculum
Stepping Stones Learning Center is an inclusionary program utilizing the Montessori approach to teach students with special needs, alternative learning needs such as dyslexia, ADHD and learning disabilities, and neuro-typical learners in an inclusive, co-taught classroom. Our class is co-taught with a licensed special educator and licensed, certified Montessori general educator. The Montessori curriculum is differentiated to meet the individual needs of each of our students while additionally aligned with the Arizona state standards.
Our More Intensive Classroom
In the 2024-2025 school year, we will add a classroom that provides more structure and intensive support to students with autism. This environment will incorporate materials and curriculum from the our inclusive classroom to provide a smaller, more structured environment for students. The goal is to prepare students for the inclusionary environment by teaching skills needed to be successful in the classroom.
Our more intensive classroom will utilize principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, Visual supports and structures, and TEACCH learning models.
Our Mission and Vision
Our Mission and Vision
Our mission is to provide an individualized education that empowers students' strengths and develops critical skills for success in an environment of mixed skills and abilities. Education must include understanding and working with peers of varying skills and learning to utilize these skills for the common goal of all students' ultimate expression of their greatest abilities.
Our vision is to GUIDE students to discover, value, and become empowered by their individual strengths and demonstrate the ability to show these strengths in ways that are productive and fulfilling.
Get to Know Us
Anna Hart, MA, SLPA, is the owner and Executive Director of Stepping Stones. Anna is a special educator with over 25 years of experience teaching students with special needs. Her areas of interest and expertise are in curriculum and instruction for students with autism, interventions for students with dyslexia, and inclusive education. Anna will receive her doctoral degree in Leadership in Special Education from Grand Canyon University. Her research focuses on research-based inclusive practices, co-teaching, and Universal Design for Learning.
Karen Wood has been teaching for over 35 years in public, private and online education. Karen holds a BA in Liberal Studies, a minor in Child Development with a K-12 teaching credential. In addition, she holds a Level 1 and 2 credential in Montessori Education. She has experience with learners ages 3 to 16. Karen has a range of experiences working with students at St. Anthony's Mission School on the Zuni Reservation in New Mexico. She loves teaching Reading, Geography, Chemistry, and Botany.
Fushia Nelson is a classroom paraprofessional with 11 years experience working with students with autism. Fushia is enrolled in a program majoring in Psychology and will go on to get on to get her degree in Occupational Therapy.
We are pleased to welcome RoseMarie Juaraz this year! Rosemarie joins us with ten years of experience as a Preschool Lead Teacher. She has experience with students with typical and special needs. She holds a California Child Development Teacher Permit and a California Teacher Credential. Her education and experience will be an asset to our classroom.
Our Services
Our Services
Math and Reading Tutoring utilizing the Montessori Method of teaching
Math and Reading Tutoring utilizing the Montessori Method of teaching
Specialized instruction in Reading for students with dyslexia using the Orton-Gilligham approach
Specialized instruction in Reading for students with dyslexia using the Orton-Gilligham approach
Speech/language therapy services
Speech/language therapy services
- Elementary Montessori Curriculum
- Highly Qualified, Certified/Licensed, and Experienced Staff
- Small Class Environment/Open Door Policy
- Specialized instruction in reading using research based interventions (Orton-Gillingham)
- Implementation of Social Thinking® and Zones of Regulation® curriculums.
- Weekly Music Therapy classes with a certified Music Therapist
- Cooking, art, and physical education curriculum
- Differentiated curriculum for students with special needs
- Specialization in modification of curriculum and behavior supports for students with autism (i.e. token economies, visual schedules and supports, scaffolded materials)
- Modifications, accommodations, and Universal Designs for Learning (UDL) to meet individual needs
- Speech/language services
- Tutoring services in elementary reading and math
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Resources for practicing skills at home
At home reading practice is a helpful tool to help students master reading skills; however this can be challenging to navigate if your child has reading challenges. The following websites have research-based activities that are fun and increase learning.
Our daughter absolutely loves this school. Ms. Anna takes time to study each student and is attentive at planning a curriculum to the individual success of each student. Field trips, special events, and projects, planned out, broken down and executed to make learning fun and exciting. Our daughter is thriving.
Dahlia G : Parent of a Stepping Stones student
Stepping Stones has been such a blessing in our lives.
Carrie G: Parent of a Stepping Stones student
I'd like to commend Stepping Stones school . The teachers are phenomenal. My son Daniel has come along way from educational to socializing with his peers. I highly recommend this school.
Angela G: Parent of a Stepping Stones student
Coming Events
Coming Events
Stepping Stones Learning Center has some openings. Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about our program.
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Stepping Stones Learning Center, in conjunction with Stepping Stones Educational Services 501(c)(3) is accepting donations that support Stepping Stones Learning Center and the Maricopa community. We are working on purchasing a property that can house multiple microschools to increase the inclusion of students with special needs as well as a location that will offer our students an outdoor space for play, socialization, and gardening.
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