Boulder Creek Academy is just one of the programs, which I have toured over the past few years. I recently spent a wonderful day with Shawnle Wilson marketing Director for Boulder Creek Academy to address placement options for families. My visit to the program, while a time, ago is very clear in my mind about the type of student best suited for the school.
A recent famly camp program has been added to the program and according to the Director of Admisssions, families now share a great experience in family camp. We believe, "if you really want to see the family dynamics" they are certainly clear at family camp.
A recent famly camp program has been added to the program and according to the Director of Admisssions, families now share a great experience in family camp. We believe, "if you really want to see the family dynamics" they are certainly clear at family camp.
This approach to working with famiilies makes Boulder Creek a very good choice. Mrs. Wilson who also screens admissions to Boulder Creek, is a person who can multi-task with the best, working on the marketing and admission
of the school, is a good resource for consultants, and while managing her own family, and the students at Boulder Creek, we also know Ms. Wilson has excellent help for our families.
When asked her to describe the experience at Boulder Creek, she says "We have kids who simply lack social skills", who are in the range of sepctrum of Autism Spectrum Disorder, to more higher level of autism like Aspergers. "Most of our students are referrals come from consultants, and 98% of our families are private pay". While we are stuggling to keep up with the economy we are doing quite well actually".
"We feel confident that your services to our families would be a valuable option". Boulder Creek in located in northern Idaho at the base of the mountains. The climate is very mild in summer and filled with snow in the winter. The school as several dorms and a large area for classes and a petting farm, maintained by the students. The clinical staff is strong and the screeing process is very detailed. Boulder Creek is now accepting international student and and was issued its SEVIS. which generates the I-20 application for a visa for international students. The school is located 8 miles from downtown Bonners Ferry.
I spent the night in Bonner Ferry at my tour, and had a wonderful time speaking to the staff. There has been some changes since my visit, with some of the staffing. The curriculum is college prepatory and it offers much direction for students in this area. Students most sucessful at Boulder Creek are those students who have high functioning autism. The schools does acccept those kids who might be boarderline in functioning, but they must be able to function independently.
Do you have a student with high functioning Autism or Asperger's Syndrome. Would you think about sending you child to a program at Boulder Creek?
