The first step in the admissions process is to fill out the Admissions Inquiry form. After that form is completed the Admissions Coordinator will reach out. We encourage everyone to read through our Frequently Asked Questions.

​​Tours are given by appointment only. To schedule a tour please fill out the Admissions Inquiry Form. After the form is submitted our Admissions Coordinator will reach out.

We serve adults who are at least 18 years of age, have been diagnosed with a learning disability, and who are free from addiction, excessive debt, or severe medical conditions. They have an average to high IQ, and are motivated to learn. Click here to see the qualifications for admissions. 

​We accept all genders as both community students and residential students.

​​We generally accept students between 18 and 30. Our average student is 23-24. Students between the ages of 31-39 may be considered on a case by case basis by the admissions committee.

Available space in our program is based on caseload spots and room availability. All applicants are placed on the waiting list after they have completed all admissions steps and paid required fees. The admissions committee will review your information and decide whether you or your applicant will or will not be considered for admissions.

Typically, students spend 1-3 years in our program. The time will vary depending on how quickly they demonstrate the skills taught and complete their individualized transition plan. Maximum stay in the transition program is 3 years.

​Our most successful students involve their families with their transition planning and progress throughout the program. To help facilitate this ScenicView provides student led family contact on a monthly basis.

​​We are not a therapeutic program. ScenicView Academy is an educational program licensed to provide residential support. All students are evaluated by a mental health therapist at the beginning of their program. The ScenicView Clinic is located on campus and SVA students have priority access to therapy on an outpatient, as-needed basis.

​We focus on three key independent skill programs: Live, Work, and Thrive. Our students move through our three phase program: Prep-Phase, Skills Phase, and Transition Phase, as they gradually go from living on-campus to living independently in the community.

​ScenicView offers a wide range of classes in the Live, Work, and Thrive areas including: 

• Cooking

• Grocery Shopping

• Budgeting

• Transportation

• High School and College Support

• Internet Safety

• Emotional Regulation

• PEERS/Social Skills

• Fitness/Nutrition

• Music & Art

• Education & Career Exploration

And many more, individualized to the needs and goals of each student. One of the most important learning opportunities at ScenicView is our Work program, in which students will be paid to work several hours each day under the supervision of a trained vocational education specialist.

​From the very start of their program, students will be expected to work 2-3 hours a day in a paid, on-campus work rotation. These work rotations include Kitchen, Custodial, and Grounds, where students will be assessed on their current employment skills, interests, and aptitudes before being placed on an individualized off-campus, paid internship at a local business. Students are considered employees of ScenicView Academy and will receive a W-2 each calendar year. Because of the training nature of our program, students are ineligible for unemployment.

​​ScenicView opens many of their classes to community participation on a pay per class basis. Those who are interested will be screened by our Admissions Coordinator to determine if they are a good fit for our programming. Community classes need to be registered for and can only be joined at the beginning of a term.

​​No pets are allowed on campus, including emotional support animals.  ScenicView services are designed to provide emotional support while students are in our program. 

Because ScenicView is not licensed as a therapeutic program, we cannot address severe medical or mental health issues. These concerns will need to be addressed before being admitted to the program. If severe medical or mental health issues arise after admissions, students will need to discontinue services and seek appropriate care.

​​ScenicView Academy students are expected to take medication as prescribed, and they are expected to take full responsibility for administering their own medication whenever possible. Support will be provided to learn necessary medication management skills.

Students can either make or accept visits, and arrange them with ScenicView staff. Evenings and weekends are free time and may be used for visits on or off campus. Although students are supported in spending time with their families during breaks, we strongly encourage them to be back at school in time for all classes.