Nashville's Neuroaffirming Learning Environment

Every child is already
whole.

Illuminate Academy is a specialized tutorial program for neurodivergent learners , built on safety, regulation, and the belief that every child deserves to thrive.

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Ages 3–18

Mon – Thu · 8:30–2:30

20 Years Experience

The House of Growth

Thriving

04

Meaningful Skills

Academic & Prevocational

03

Communication

Connection & Expression

02

Regulation

Emotional & Sensory

01

Felt Safety

The Foundation of Everything

Foundation

Ages 3–18

Autism & Dev. Disabilities

Aug–May

Academic Year

Felt Safety

Regulation

Communication

Meaningful Skills

Neuroaffirming

Trauma-Informed

Polyvagal Theory

Natural Language Acquisition

Community Based Instruction

Orton-Gillingham

Family as Partners

Whole-Learner Approach

Felt Safety

Regulation

Communication

Meaningful Skills

Neuroaffirming

Trauma-Informed

Polyvagal Theory

Natural Language Acquisition

Community Based Instruction

Orton-Gillingham

Family as Partners

Whole-Learner Approach

"Our job isn't to fix children.
It's to build the conditions
where they can show us
who they already are."

Illuminate Academy is built on 20 years of experience supporting children with complex needs , not with compliance-based approaches, but with neuroscience, developmental science, and a deep respect for every learner's humanity.

We believe that before a child can learn, they must feel safe. Before they can connect, they must be regulated. Every decision we make , from how we design our classrooms to how we respond to hard moments , flows from that conviction.

20+

Years of specialized experience

Ages 3–18

K–12 program, three tracks

Mon–Thu

8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Nashville

1033 Burchwood Ave, TN

The IA Way

Built on four
uncompromising beliefs

These aren't buzzwords. They are the operating principles behind every environment we create, every lesson we teach, and every child we serve.

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Safety First, Always

Felt safety is a biological prerequisite for learning. We design every space, routine, and relationship with the nervous system in mind.

02

Regulation Before Instruction

A dysregulated learner cannot access new skills. We prioritize emotional and sensory regulation as the gateway to everything else.

03

Every Voice Matters

Communication is a human right. We honor every form of expression , from emerging speakers to conversational communicators.

04

Growth Without Limits

We reject ceilings. Every learner is benchmarked against their own best , not a norm , and every gain is celebrated as meaningful.

Come See Us

The best way to understand
IA is to walk through it.

We invite all new families to schedule a meet & greet before admission. Come see our classrooms, meet our team, and ask every question you have. There's no commitment, just a conversation.

Schedule Your Visit

Meet & Greet · No commitment required

1

Reach out by phone or text to book a time that works for your family

2

Tour our learning environment and meet the team

3

Ask questions, share your child's story, and see if IA is the right fit

Call or Text 615.487.9944

Or email us at [email protected]

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