Personalized Support
Support is shaped around learner strengths, goals, pace, and individual needs.
88 Blue Academy
Your child is capable of more. We build the skills to prove it.
Personalized learning and skill-building programs for children and teens, including specialized support for neurodivergent learners, learners with disabilities, and students with diverse learning needs. Explore group and 1:1 programs designed to build academic, social, emotional, career and everyday life skills.
88 Blue Academy
Learning for Today. Skills for Life.
Education & Program Support
PDSES
TEFA / ESA
Pre-ETS
IEP-Related Support
For Families
Does Any of This Sound Familiar?
Your child may be capable of more, but the right kind of support can make a meaningful difference.
- Struggling to stay focused, organized, or manage emotions
- Having difficulty making friends or navigating social situations
- Finding it hard to complete schoolwork
- Building communication skills or confidence
- Unsure about life after high school
88 Blue Academy
Learning for Today. Skills for Life.
Learning for Today. Skills for Life.
Why 88 Blue
Support Designed Around the Learner
Programs are designed to meet learners where they are, build practical skills, and create a supportive environment where children and teens can participate, grow, and build confidence.
Small, Supportive Groups
Smaller learning environments allow learners to participate and receive meaningful attention.
Practical Skills
Programs connect learning to everyday skills, confidence, communication, and independence.
Inclusive Environment
Learners are supported in an environment designed to welcome diverse learning needs and abilities.
Our Educators
Experienced Educators. Purposeful Programs.
Meet the educators who help turn each program into a supportive, engaging learning experience.
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Parent Support
What Families Can Expect
A clear, supportive learning experience with communication and personalization built into the process.
Qualified, Experienced Instructors
Learners participate in live instruction designed around the program and learner needs.
Small-Group & 1:1 Options
Choose a group experience or individualized instruction depending on the learner and program.
Personalized Adaptations
Programs can be approached with the learner's strengths, interests, abilities, and support needs in mind.
Inclusive Learning Space
A welcoming environment designed to support diverse learning needs and participation.
Practical Skill Growth
Learning connects to confidence, communication, independence, and everyday success.
Consistent Parent Updates
Parents receive important registration, scheduling, class, and program-related updates.
Academy Programs
Find the Right Support for Your Child
Explore the programs currently enrolling and choose the learning format that best fits your child.
Currently Enrolling Programs
Currently Enrolling
Art for Resilience & Regulation
Small Group
A creative, supportive art experience that helps learners build confidence, emotional awareness, focus, and everyday self-regulation skills through guided art and mindfulness activities.
4 Weeks
8 Live Classes
2x Weekly
Up to 6 Learners
No Experience Required
$650
$81.25 per class • Full 4-week program
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Currently Enrolling
Creative Calm Art 1:1
Individual 1:1
Personalized one-to-one art sessions for learners who thrive with individualized attention. Creative activities are adapted to each learner's interests, abilities, pace, and learning style.
60 Minutes
Live 1:1
Personalized
Virtual
No Experience Required
$125
Per 60-minute live 1:1 session
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Currently Enrolling
Mindful Music: Rhythm, Expression & Everyday Calm
Small Group
A supportive, interactive music experience using rhythm, movement, mindful listening, and creative expression to help learners build focus, communication, confidence, self-expression, and everyday calm.
4 Weeks
8 Live Classes
2x Weekly
Up to 6 Learners
No Instrument Required
$650
$81.25 per class • Full 4-week program
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Currently Enrolling
Mindful Music 1:1: Personalized Rhythm, Expression & Calm
Individual 1:1
A personalized music experience built around each learner's interests, abilities, and communication style through rhythm, movement, listening, sound-making, and musical expression.
60 Minutes
Live 1:1
Personalized
Virtual
No Instrument Required
$125
Per 60-minute live 1:1 session
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Art programs are educational enrichment programs and are not art therapy, counseling, diagnosis, or mental-health treatment.
Additional Programs
Additional Learning Programs
Additional programs can be explored through the complete academy catalog.
Connection & Communication
Social connection, communication, and emotional intelligence skills.
Elev8 Youth: Career Readiness
Transition, workplace, and independent-living preparation.
Life Skills & Executive Functioning
Organization, independence, planning, and everyday success skills.
Academic Tutoring
Academic support and study skills personalized to learner needs.
Work Ready
Job and workplace skills for teens preparing for future employment.
The Friend Group
Social skills and friendship practice in a supportive setting.
Explore the Complete Academy Catalog
Browse additional programs, upcoming offerings, and enrollment information.
Funding Support
Have TEFA/ESA or PDSES Funding?
Education funding may be used for eligible 88 Blue group and 1:1 programs. Choose the funding option during registration so the appropriate next steps can be provided.
88 Blue Academy
Learning for Today. Skills for Life.
Learning for Today. Skills for Life.
About 88 Blue
Learning That Connects to Real Life
88 Blue Academy is the youth learning and skill-development program of Vaughn Gage Center, providing personalized and inclusive learning, life-skill, and career-readiness programs for children and teens.
The goal is simple: create meaningful learning experiences that help young people build practical skills, confidence, communication, independence, and readiness for what comes next.
Getting Started
Getting Started Is Simple
A straightforward process from choosing a program to receiving your next steps.
Choose a Program
Explore current programs and select the option that fits your learner.
Choose How to Register
Select private pay or the education funding option that applies.
Review Agreement
Review the Parent Service Agreement before completing registration.
Complete Registration
Submit the requested parent and learner information.
Receive Next Steps
Receive registration, payment/funding, scheduling, and class information.
Need Guidance?
Not Sure Which Program Is Right?
Tell us what you're looking for, including your child's interests, learning needs, goals, and support needs. We'll help point you toward the most appropriate program.
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Parent Resources
Resources for Families
Helpful information for understanding programs, registration, funding, and next steps.
Parent Service Agreement
Review the Parent Service Agreement before completing registration.
REVIEW AGREEMENT →Education Funding
Learn more about available education funding pathways and registration steps.
FUNDING INFORMATION →Registration Help
Need assistance choosing a program or completing registration? Start here.
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Ready to Get Started?
Explore the available programs, choose the registration path that works for your family, or reach out if you need help deciding.