Parents

Welcome Parents!

We are truly thankful for your trust in us to prepare your child for success in life. The faculty and staff at AOWL are devoted to delivering individualized attention to all of our students and meeting each of their unique needs. We look forward to partnering with each of you in order to provide the best educational opportunity for your child. Through this partnership, we believe the academic, social and life skills your child will develop during their time at AOWL will truly set them up for future success.

Below you will find information and resources relevant to parents of AOWL students. If you have any general questions, please contact office@aowl.org or call 952-737-6900.

Newsletter
The Bridge Newsletter

The BRIDGE is our bi-weekly school newsletter. The BRIDGE includes important school information, reminders, announcements, accolades and upcoming events. Below are copies of the 2018-2019 school year newsletters.
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2019-20 School Year
2018-19 School Year
School Calendar

Year at a Glance

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Monthly Calendar
Transportation

Transportation

We are happy to partner with Breck School to provide transportation to our families.

Through our Breck School partnership, students must be able to make a one bus transfer at Breck School independently. For more information, click here. Or contact Mark Ryks directly at 763-381-8218.
Resources
Resources within the Autism Community

Santa Cares Event for Special Needs Families, Sunday, December 8^th, from 9 – 11am at Burnsville Center. See flyer for more info.

Kinuu developed a video game called BrainyAct to create long-lasting neurological changes and improve academic skills, behaviors and social interactions for children with ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia. BrainyAct uses a revolutionary approach that combines proven clinical therapies and leading-edge neuroscience to bring families effective and affordable brain training exercises. See flyer for additional information.

Autism Society of Minnesota website

Minnesota Autism Resource website

Groves Academy Community Education Workshop Series – Click here for more details.

PEERS Social Skills Group – Focusing on making and keeping friends for adolescents (ages 11-18) with ASD.

PEERS Social Skills Group Flyer (University of Minnesota)

ASD Intensive Outpatient Program – This 8-week specialized Intensive Outpatient Program (for teenagers with difficulty regulating their emotions and struggling with social skills) was developed specifically for adolescents with high-functioning autism. It is based on the PEERS curriculum.
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Parent/Teacher

Parent Teacher Organization

The mission of Academy of Whole Learning’s Parent Teacher Organization is to support and enhance the educational experiences of Academy of Whole Learning’s students and to promote open communication and understanding between Academy of Whole Learning’s teachers, staff and parents. The PTO is a vital part of Academy of Whole Learning. All are welcome to join!
Family Handbook

Please click on the link below to download:
2019-20 Family Handbook
Gradelink

Gradelink

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Back to School Info

Back to School Presentation

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Order Yearbook

Order 2018-19 Yearbook

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Show your Owl Spirit!

Our official store is now available online. Gear up for the winter!

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The Bridge Newsletter

The BRIDGE is our bi-weekly school newsletter. The BRIDGE includes important school information, reminders, announcements, accolades and upcoming events.

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