Leading the Pack in Special Education Best Practices

Trauma-Informed School Practices Menta is paving the way by integrating trauma-informed practices into our program model, incorporating trauma awareness training for staff, parent training, skill development for students in self-regulation, social cognition, mindfulness, and trauma- sensitive clinical supports. The Menta Group is one of the first organizations in the valley to implement these practices at the school level. Join us at the Trauma Sensitive Schools Symposium in July 2017 where we will be presenting about our PBIS and Trauma-Informed practices.

PBISMenta programs are grounded in positive behavior supports and interventions. Our organization believes in looking at the whole-child and provides wrap-around supports to our families. All of our programs are recognized at the state level by PBISAZ. Mesa Center for Success and Southwest Academy received Gold recognition this year.

Alternative to Suspension (ATS) / 45-day placementATS and 45-day placements provide districts the option to keep students in school learning while on suspension or during evaluation.

THE MENTA GROUPCelebrating 30 years of service in Arizona

30 years of changing lives one student at a time.

As a non-profit, The Menta Group ® is proud of the programs developed to help at-risk youth reach their academic goals and make positive contributionsto their communities. The Menta Group ® still firmly believes in the core value upon which the organization was founded onin IL in 1973: EVERY child has the right to be in school.

MISSION:To provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.

VISION:We envision a society in which all youth can be successful.

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Exciting News at Menta • We just launched our new website –

please check it out: www.menta.com

• Menta is opening an Autism program in Yuma, AZ

in fall of 2017, to serve all of Yuma County. We have

partnered with key stakeholders throughout the

county to make a positive impact for students,

parents, school districts, and the community.

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Why Menta is the top choice in Special Education

Methodologies

• Blended and project-based learning• Integrated technology• Universal Design for Learning• Positive behavior supports and interventions• Structured teaching model• Data-driven applied behavior analysis• Problem-solving to ensure student growth

Results with Collaboration Matter:

• Academic, social & community growth• Improved student outcomes and successful reintegration rate• Shared methodologies and trainings with school districts and parents • No refusal, no suspension, no expulsion policy

Transitions

• Person-centered planning (MAP)• Community support and education for job placement • Focus on preparation for life• College, Career, and Citizenship readiness

Reintegration

• Least restrictive environment, reintegrating to the home school is the goal

• Strong relationship and communication with all stakeholders

• Three-phases of support (before, during and after)

Would you like to tour one of our campuses or learn more about our programs in AZ?

Please contact:• Lindsay St. Clair, Regional Development Director (Lindsay.stclair@menta.com)• Kathy Burwell, Regional Business Manager (Kathy.burwell@menta.com)

• Non-Public Special Education Schools• Southwest Academy (Phoenix) • Southwest Education Center (Casa Grande)• Menta Academy Yuma – COMING FALL 2017• Public Private School Partnerships• Mesa Center for Success East (Mesa)• Mesa Center for Success West (Mesa)

• Mesa High School (Mesa)• Westwood High School (Mesa)• Copper Canyon High School (Glendale)• Sierra Linda High School (Phoenix)• Westview High School (Avondale)• Apache Junction School District (Apache Junction)• Maricopa Unified School District (Maricopa)

We are proud of our Arizona Programs:

“We never giveup on a child.”

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