AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – An Augusta school is making a difference in the lives of our littlest learners. Apparo Academy opened in 2019 as an all-inclusive school for children ages six weeks through kindergarten. They provide education and therapy all under one roof. They’re finding solutions in giving kids what they need to make them […]
GEEARS’ Senior Health Policy Manager, Callan Wells, and our Research Manager, Caitlyn Sanders, have been traveling to inclusive child care programs around Georgia to learn about these programs’ unique needs and various recipes for success. In their visits, they gather data and stories to inform their advocacy on behalf of families whose young children have […]
Augusta, Ga. (WJBF) – The Apparo Academy is excited to announce the opening of the state-of-the-art therapy pool. The pool size will be 14 x 9 and is designed for children with a variety of special needs. It is the 2nd pediatric therapy pool in the CSRA. With the assistance of the Creel-Harison Foundation and […]
Apparo Academy has announced a $4.8 million building expansion to its specialized education program, slated for completion in Fall 2022. The new building will be 16,000 square feet and will be built adjacent to the current location at 3104 Skinner Mill Rd. According to Jennifer Jones, executive director of Apparo, God planned it a long […]
AUGUSTA, GA (WRDW/WAGT) — Parents with children who have special needs sometimes have a hard time finding the right school. Across multiple CSRA counties parents say they’re having a hard time finding a school that has the teachers and resources equipped to give their kids everything they need. This year there’s a new school opening […]