AEF Preparatory Schools

AEF Caters to average to potentially bright children and adolescents who are not being as successful as they should be in traditional schools, socially, and/or at home. AEF is NOT a behavioral school and does NOT work with children who are aggressive, a danger to themselves, mentally handicapped, or emotionally disturbed. Our students present normally but have deficits in underlying executive functioning and cognitive skills which may affect attention, focus, time management, reading comprehension, procedural math, self-confidence, social skills, study skills, test taking skills, coping skills and more.

On a sliding scale depending on family income (average tuition is $18,000.00)

Available and 90% of applicants receive assistance

Admissions
Academic
Finance
Transport
Records
Maintenance

Accredited by COGNIA
Traditional Curriculum supplemented with instruction in Life, Social, Executive Functioning, and Cognitive Skills.

Individual and Small Group Tutoring
Speech, Language, and OT

Chromebooks and tablets are available for all students and required for grades 8 to 12.
Multiple IT labs for reinforcement in Language Arts and Math as well as Instruction in Business based use of computers, digital image, internet safety, and coding.

Key Club
Social Club
Basketball
Soccer
Flag Football

AEF requires both an academic uniform and PE uniform. Dress down may be earned on Fridays.

1. Tour / Interview
2. Background information
3. Shadow Days (optional)

AEF Schools prepare students for life by developing in them the academic, social, physical, and problem-solving skills necessary to live constructively in a rapidly changing society.

We are more than a collection of buildings full of teachers. We are educators, role models, confidants, disciplinarians, and cheer leaders. We provide structure, consistency, encouragement, and redirection that allows our students to thrive academically and socially. For many of our students, this is the first time (or the first time in a long time) that they have made new friends, enjoyed coming to school, trusted their teachers, and felt safe. For many of our parents, it is the first time that they have felt their child is understood and experience a sense of peace knowing they don’t have to worry about what is happening during the school day.

Our holistic approach means we look at the whole child, not just their educational needs but their physical, social, and emotional wellbeing. We believe schools should teach manners, respect, acceptance, tolerance, self-worth, life skills, social skills, and critical thinking skills, not just academic content. It is the combination of these skills along with an academic foundation that gives our students a sense of confidence and self-worth which in turn, prepares them for whatever their future may hold; University, College, Vocational School, Trade School, Armed Services, into the workforce, or following a path of their own.

If you are still reading this, it most likely means you are on a journey with your child, a journey that is more difficult than what most other parents or caregivers face. It means your child has specific needs which have not been met in other public or private schools. It also means that despite the obstacles and setbacks you have faced, you are still looking for help and the right environment.

You are to be commended for your perseverance and dedication. It only takes one visit to our campus to see and feel the difference for yourself. And if, for whatever reason, AEF may not be the right environment for your family or child, we will help guide you to one that is.

We will continue to measure success, one child at time.

AEF was founded in 2003 by a group of parents who wanted a better education for their children. These parents had tried a variety of public and private schools, but could not find a school that catered to their child’s specific needs; academics, social skills, cognitive skills and life skills. The one-size-fits-all approach of traditional schools was not working and their children, despite their intelligence, were not experiencing success. They did not want to place their children in special programs that serviced more severe social, emotional, and behavioral problems. Their solution was to start a non-profit foundation, whose primary goal was to fund school programs catering to average to above-average intelligence children and adolescents who were not excelling academically, socially, and/or at home. These students do NOT require a restrictive environment but rather a structured, nurturing environment focusing on academic, social, and cognitive skills.

Spanish translation can be found at the bottom of this email
Portuguese translation can be found at the bottom of this email
French Translation can be found at the bottom of this email

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A tradução do português pode ser encontrada no final deste e-mail
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Dear Parent, Guardian or Caregiver,

We hope this email finds you and your family safe and well.

Thank you for your interest in our programs. AEF Schools serve average to bright children (grades K-12) who are not being as successful as they should be in traditional schools, socially, and/or at home; but not due to their intelligence. Our students exhibit deficits in life, social, cognitive developmental, and/or executive functioning skills.

These deficits, in turn, may lead to issues with focus, attention, organization, time management, decision-making, working independently, study skills, test taking skills, making/keeping friends, reading comprehension, procedural math, enjoyment of school, anxiety, and even depression.

Our schools are fully accredited and our 90% of our senior graduates continue onto College / University.

Our students fall into a grey area where mainstream schools do not have the resources and experience to help them; but a Special Needs School / Restrictive School is not the appropriate environment either.

AEF is NOT a special needs school, but rather a "Specific Needs School." Our students require traditional academic instruction along with a curriculum to simultaneously build and strengthen the foundational cognitive, social, and executive functioning skills required for success both inside and outside the classroom setting.

AEF is NOT restrictive school and is NOT a behavioral school.

We do NOT work with children who are:

• Physically aggressive
• A danger to themselves or others
• Exhibit emotional disturbances
• Non-verbal
• Require physical assistance / assistance with toileting

Enclosed please find a link with informational videos and graduate speeches. The videos consist of interviews with parents, students, and staff and provide more detailed information about our programs from different perspectives.

The speeches are from our 5th, 8th, and 12th grade graduates and give insight into their journey with AEF and what the school and program provided them.

Once you have reviewed the materials if you have further questions please call our office at 954 581 8222.

If you would like to schedule a visit, please call the office at 954 581 8222.

Thank you and stay safe,

AEF Admissions Department

Links to Videos and Speeches

Program Information Video

AEF Parent and Student Interviews

Student Graduation Speeches 2021

Student Graduation Speeches 2022

Lance Fein, Ed.D
Executive Director
AEF Schools
"Success is measured one child at a time."
4650 SW 61st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
P: 954-581-8222
F: 954-797-0700
http://www.aefschools.com
501(C)(3)

This transmission is intended to be delivered only to the named addressee(s) and may contain information that is confidential, proprietary, or privileged. If this information is received by anyone other than the named addressee(s), the recipient is requested to immediately notify the sender by E-MAIL and by telephone 954 581 8222 and obtain instructions as to the disposal of the transmitted material. In no event shall this material be read, used, copied, reproduced, stored or retained by anyone other than the named addressee(s), except with the express consent of the sender or the named addressee(s). Thank you.

Estimado padre, tutor o cuidador,

Esperamos que este correo electrónico los encuentre a usted y a su familia sanos y salvos.

Gracias por su interés en nuestros programas. Las escuelas AEF atienden a niños promedio a brillantes (grados K-12) que no están teniendo el éxito que deberían tener en las escuelas tradicionales, socialmente y/o en el hogar; pero no por su inteligencia. Nuestros estudiantes exhiben deficiencias en las habilidades de vida, sociales, de desarrollo cognitivo y/o de funcionamiento ejecutivo.

Estos déficits, a su vez, pueden conducir a problemas con el enfoque, la atención, la organización, la gestión del tiempo, la toma de decisiones, el trabajo independiente, las habilidades de estudio, las habilidades para tomar exámenes, hacer/mantener amigos, comprensión de lectura, procedimientos matemáticos, disfrute de la escuela, ansiedad e incluso depresión.

Nuestras escuelas están totalmente acreditadas y el 90% de nuestros graduados de último año continúan en la universidad.

Nuestros estudiantes caen en un área gris donde las escuelas convencionales no tienen los recursos ni la experiencia para ayudarlos; pero una Escuela de Necesidades Especiales/Escuela Restrictiva tampoco es el ambiente apropiado.

AEF NO es una escuela de necesidades especiales, sino una "Escuela de Necesidades Específicas". Nuestros estudiantes requieren instrucción académica tradicional junto con un plan de estudios para construir y fortalecer simultáneamente las habilidades cognitivas, sociales y de funcionamiento ejecutivo fundamentales necesarias para el éxito tanto dentro como fuera del salón de clases.

AEF NO es una escuela restrictiva y NO es una escuela de comportamiento.

NO trabajamos con niños que son:
• Físicamente agresivo
• Un peligro para ellos mismos o para los demás
• Exhibir alteraciones emocionales
• No verbal
• Requerir asistencia física/asistencia para ir al baño

Adjunto encontrará un enlace con videos informativos y discursos de graduados. Los videos consisten en entrevistas con padres, estudiantes y personal y brindan información más detallada sobre nuestros programas desde diferentes perspectivas.

Los discursos son de nuestros graduados de 5.º, 8.º y 12.º grado y brindan información sobre su viaje con AEF y lo que la escuela y el programa les brindaron.

Una vez que haya revisado los materiales, si tiene más preguntas, llame a nuestra oficina al 954 581 8222.

Si desea programar una visita, llame a la oficina al 954 581 8222.

Gracias y mantente a salvo,

Departamento de Admisiones AEF

Enlace a videos:

Video de información del programa

Entrevistas de padres y estudiantes de AEF

LF

Lance Fein, Ed.D
Executive Director
AEF Schools
"Success is measured one child at a time."
4650 SW 61st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
P: 954-581-8222
F: 954-797-0700
http://www.aefschools.com
501(C)(3)

This transmission is intended to be delivered only to the named addressee(s) and may contain information that is confidential, proprietary, or privileged. If this information is received by anyone other than the named addressee(s), the recipient is requested to immediately notify the sender by E-MAIL and by telephone 954 581 8222 and obtain instructions as to the disposal of the transmitted material. In no event shall this material be read, used, copied, reproduced, stored or retained by anyone other than the named addressee(s), except with the express consent of the sender or the named addressee(s). Thank you.

Link para vídeos

Vídeo de informações do programa

Entrevistas AEF com pais e alunos

Lance Fein, Ed.D
Executive Director
AEF Schools
"Success is measured one child at a time."
4650 SW 61st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
P: 954-581-8222
F: 954-797-0700
http://www.aefschools.com
501(C)(3)

Lien vers les vidéos

Vidéo d'information sur le programme

Entretiens avec les parents et les élèves de l'AEF