Private special education · Mesa, Arizona
One teacher. One child.
A plan built around them.
Every student at Goodwin Learning Academy is paired with a qualified teaching professional who designs instruction around their individual strengths and needs. One-to-one specially designed instruction is the foundation of core academics, with small-groups intertwined where it adds value, from kindergarten through high school. Available at home, on-campus, or online.
What makes Goodwin Learning Academy different?
Families come to us after trying everything else. Goodwin Learning Academy serves students with autism and other disabilities, and every one of them is paired with a qualified teaching professional who builds instruction around how they actually learn. One-to-one is the standard here, not an upgrade, with small-group time layered in when it genuinely helps. Learn at home, on-campus, or online, from kindergarten through high school.
ESA can cover full tuition
Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program can cover full tuition costs for qualifying families. We are fully approved ESA vendors and can assist with the application process.
Learning that comes to your child
In-home, on-campus, and virtual education options statewide, with instruction that meets your child where they are and helps them grow beyond it.
Specialists you can trust
Every teacher is a qualified education professional, background checked, and supported with ongoing training, never left to figure it out alone. All staff hold IVP fingerprint clearance cards and current CPR and First Aid.
A path from kindergarten to graduation
Elementary through high school, with curriculum tailored to each student's needs every step of the way, and Job Readiness & Life Skills Support built into the high school years to prepare students for what comes next.
Programs
Pathways for every learner.
One school, one model, built for every age and stage. From kindergarten through high school, your child gets the same one-to-one foundation, tailored to what that year of their life actually needs.
Grades K–5
Elementary
Building strong foundations for lifelong learning: multi-sensory instruction, social skills development, and individualized 1:1 support for grades K–5.
Grades 6–8
Middle School
Developing independence and skills for high school and beyond: subject-specific 1:1 instruction, executive function, and emotional regulation for grades 6–8.
Grades 9–12
High School
Preparing for post-secondary success through academics, life skills, and career readiness, with three graduation pathways to fit every learner.
Learn at home, on campus, or online.
Wherever your child learns, they get the same qualified teaching professional, the same individualized plan, and the same standard: one-to-one for specially designed instruction in core academics, and small group when it adds value. You choose the setting. We keep the model consistent.
In-Home Instruction
Qualified teaching professionals provide personalized instruction in the comfort of your home.
How in-home worksOn-Campus
Sensory-friendly classrooms with small group learning opportunities on our open campus.
Schedule a tourVirtual Learning
Live online sessions with real-time teacher interaction and support.
How virtual works
ESA funds can cover full tuition costs.
For qualifying Arizona families, ESA can mean zero out-of-pocket tuition. We're a fully approved ESA vendor, and we handle the paperwork alongside you, start to finish.
The answers you're looking up at 11pm.
What is your student-to-teacher ratio?
Instruction is highly individualized, one-to-one and small-group, built around each student's strengths, needs, and learning style, and aligned with Arizona State Standards throughout. Every student works directly with a qualified teaching professional.
Does Arizona's ESA pay for private school tuition?
Yes. Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program provides funds for eligible students to attend private schools like Goodwin Learning Academy, and ESA funds can cover full tuition costs for qualifying Arizona families. GLA is a fully approved ESA vendor, and we assist families with the application process.
Do you accept students mid-year?
There's no enrollment window to be waiting on. We offer rolling enrollment throughout the year. Goodwin Learning Academy accepts students throughout the academic year, based on program availability and student needs, and because teaching is individualized we can onboard new students at any time.
Who runs Goodwin Learning Academy?
Goodwin Learning Academy was founded by Aidan Goodwin, CEO, and is run day to day by Kristin Ortega, Executive Director, who oversees every part of how the school operates. Hear from Aidan himself on the About page.
Kristin Ortega
Executive Director
“Her commitment runs deeper than credentials. As a special needs mom, she has sat on both sides of the IEP table.”
- ESA Approved School
- State Standards Aligned
- Qualified Teaching Professionals
Start with a conversation,
not a commitment.
Tell us about your child. We'll show you the campus, answer any questions you may have, and give you an honest assessment of whether we're the right fit.
Or call (602) 539-0150
Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Approximately 45 minutes to one hour, available any weekday
- Meet a teacher and see a classroom in session
- Bring your child's IEP, or any other relevant evaluations if available
- We will give you an honest assessment of fit
ESA funding can cover full tuition. We offer rolling enrollment, so your child can start any week. We respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.