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INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS
CHANGING LIVES
ONE CHILD
AT A TIME
McKinna Learning Academy (MLA) is a progressive elementary and middle school that unlocks the full potential for Neurodiverse Exceptional Learners ages 7 to 13. Located in Malibu, California, MLA's proprietary curriculum builds specialized and individualized learning plans that go beyond an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Consultation with Dr. Kellye is required for potential students. We serve high-functioning and twice exceptional (2e) children who are exceptional or neurodivergent and will thrive in our 8 to 1 student-teacher ratio and innovative teaching methods.
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Over the past 17 years, McKinna Learning Academy has successfully helped over 500 students thrive academically, socially and emotionally allowing our students to find success in traditional high school, college and beyond. The philosophy of MLA is to develop 2e students' holistic skills and tool boxes such that they no longer need a specialized academic setting.
OUR LEARNING PROGRAMS
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CULTIVATING LIFELONG LEARNERS SINCE 2008
100%
of our students have gone on to college
8:1
Student to teacher ratio
100%
of our teachers hold advanced degrees. All teachers are credentialed.
500+
students and their families served
HOW TO GET STARTED
with McKinna Learning Academy
1.
Schedule a phone consultation with our director.
Every student's journey at McKinna Learning Academy
begins with a conversation with our founder and director, Dr. Kellye McKinna.
2.
Visit our facility to observe our progressive education model in action.
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When you and your student visit, you'll both see for yourself what makes the learning environment different. This is your chance to ask questions and experience a day in the life of empowered learning.
3.
Experience the difference for yourself.
Before enrolling, we encourage prospective students to spend a day or two immersed in our learning environment.
4.
Make it a reality and enroll!
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McKinna Learning Academy practices open enrollment... your child can start any time during the year.
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