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Monday 7:45am - 3:30pm Tuesday 7:45am - 3:30pm Wednesday 7:45am - 3:30pm Thursday 7:45am - 3:30pm Friday 7:45am - 3:30pm

The Long Island Whole Child Academy for Twice Exceptional Learning

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Brilliant minds come in every form. Long Island's first and only twice-exceptional (2e) school.

The Long Island Whole Child Academy recognizes that every student learns differently. Our goal at LIWCA is to harness each student's true potential through one to one instruction to deliver the education your child deserves, the way they learn best.

10/30/2026

We are looking for an Early Elementary Teacher who can meet students where they are, celebrate their individual strengths, and help them develop a lifelong love of learning!

📚 Our Ideal Candidate:
• Is highly qualified to teach early elementary reading, literacy, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.
• Has experience with phonics-based literacy instruction, including approaches and programs such as Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading.
• Embraces creative, flexible, hands-on, and multisensory teaching strategies.
• Is passionate about individualized, interest-based, and project-based learning.
• Has experience supporting neurodivergent learners, including students with ADHD, ASD, executive functioning challenges, sensory processing differences, anxiety, school reluctance, and other social-emotional needs.
• Demonstrates patience, compassion, reliability, and a strong understanding of varying levels of early childhood development.
• Is adaptable, collaborative, and committed to creating a nurturing, engaging, and supportive learning environment.

Why Whole Child Academy?

At the Whole Child Academy, we recognize that education is not one-size-fits-all. Our small-group and individualized instructional model allows educators to build meaningful relationships with students, think outside the box, and make a lasting difference in each child's educational journey.

Please send resumes and cover letters to [email protected]

10/28/2026

𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭.

Look beyond what we see on the surface and meet every child with understanding, flexibility, compassion, and structure.

The question isn't “How do we stop this behavior?” but “What is this child trying to tell us, and how can we help?”

10/21/2026

Happening TONIGHT at 5 PM! There’s still time to join us!

Are mornings a battle?
Does your child come home overwhelmed?
Is the school routine still feeling like a struggle?

You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own!

Join The Whole Child Academy’s Dr. Ellen Richer and Dr. Michael Buonomo on Zoom for Back to School, Back to Routine, a practical conversation about helping your child navigate:

✨ School refusal and difficult mornings
✨ After school meltdowns and anxiety
✨ Homework, organization, and daily routines
✨ Knowing when your child needs additional support

Bring your questions and join a supportive conversation focused on strategies you can use at home.

📅 Tonight, October 21 | 5 PM
💻 Join us on Zoom
📧 Email [email protected] now to RSVP and receive the link!

10/15/2026

Is your child still struggling to settle into the school year? From difficult mornings and after-school meltdowns to homework battles and overwhelming routines, the transition back to school isn't always easy.

Join The Whole Child Academy for our FREE Parent Workshop: "Back to School, Back to Routine!"
Our Founder and Head of School, Dr. Ellen Richer, and Clinical Director, Dr. Michael Buonomo, will share practical strategies to help families navigate common back-to-school challenges, support emotional regulation, build healthier routines, and make the school year a little smoother for everyone.

📅 Wednesday, October 21st
⏰ 5:00 PM
💻 Virtual Workshop via Zoom
🎟️ FREE and Open to the Public!

Whether your child is having difficulty adjusting or you're simply looking for new tools to support their success, this workshop is a wonderful opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with experienced professionals.

📩 There's still time to reserve your spot! Email [email protected] to register and receive your Zoom link.

Because a successful school year isn't just about what happens in the classroom. It's about helping children and families thrive at home, too!

10/07/2026

After-school clubs at The Whole Child Academy give students a chance to explore what they love and discover something new!

🎨 Drama: Find your voice, build confidence, let your light shine, and more with confidence-building performances.
♟️ Chess: Build strategy, challenge your thinking, and enjoy some friendly competition.
🎮 Retro Video Games: Explore classic games and connect with fellow gamers.
🎵 Breaths and Beats: Explore breathing, yoga, and music while building peer connections with guidance from our trained speech-language pathologist.

Our supportive, interest-based approach gives students space to express themselves, build confidence, and connect through shared interests.

📣 Check out the flyers for details, then contact [email protected] to learn more and enroll!

Which club would your child be excited to try? Tell us below! 👇

09/30/2026

Sometimes students need a little fresh air, movement, and a few minutes of play with our therapy dogs before they’re ready to reset, refocus, and jump back into learning.

More dog breaks. More smiles. More learning.

09/29/2026

School is back. Is your child’s routine?

If mornings have become a battle, after school meltdowns are taking over, or building a routine feels impossible, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Join the Whole Child Academy for Back to School, Back to Routine, a parent workshop with Dr. Ellen Richer and Dr. Michael Buonomo. We’ll talk about what’s behind those daily struggles and share practical ways to make mornings, afternoons, and evenings easier.

📅 October 21 at 5 PM
💻 Join us on Zoom
📩 RSVP to [email protected] to receive the link.

A smoother school year can start with one conversation. We hope to see you there!

09/23/2026

What If Your Child Didn’t Have to Learn the Way Everyone Else Does?

What if the problem isn’t that your child doesn’t want to learn—but that they haven’t been given the opportunity to learn in a way that speaks to them?

At WCA, we believe learning starts with knowing the student.

We don’t rely on a one-size-fits-all, textbook-based curriculum. Instead, our teachers develop individualized, hands-on, project-based learning experiences around each student’s unique interests, strengths, and goals.

🔬 A fascination with science becomes an experiment to answer their real-world questions.
🎨 An interest in art becomes a building and sculpting project to bring the history curriculum to life.
💻 A passion for technology becomes a modern and reimagined twist on familiar literary classics.
🌎 A curiosity about the world can become an immersive research project on a faraway place they're actually curious about .

Our teachers use what excites each student as a gateway to learning—building academics, executive functioning, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving into meaningful experiences.

We know that when students are taught in a way that captures their attention and makes them feel capable:
They become more engaged.
They become more confident.
They become willing to leave their comfort zones,
and they become open to learning again.

Discover WCA. Reach out to [email protected] to speak with our team.
Individualized learning. Meaningful experiences. A different relationship with school.

09/16/2026

We’re Growing! Join the WCA Team!

The Long Island Whole Child Academy is looking for a passionate and dedicated Assistant Teacher to join our growing school community! At WCA, we do education differently. We are a forward-thinking, non-traditional K–12 school serving highly capable students who learn differently. Our individualized approach celebrates each student’s strengths, interests, and unique learning needs while providing the support they need to thrive academically, socially, and personally.

We’re looking for an educator who is compassionate, creative, patient, and excited to work collaboratively with our teachers and students. Experience in special education is highly valued, and candidates should hold a degree in education or special education and NYS teaching certification in elementary education and/or special education.

✨ Why join WCA? ✨
Be part of a supportive and innovative school community where small groups, personalized instruction, and meaningful relationships allow educators to truly get to know their students and make an impact.

If you believe every student deserves an education that recognizes their strengths and gives them the opportunity to succeed, we’d love to hear from you!

Interested in joining our team? Apply today or share this post with an educator who would be a great fit for WCA!

08/24/2026

🚨 Is Compliance Crushing the Love of Learning? 🚨

For too long, typical classrooms have focused on compliance—students sitting still, following directions, and completing tasks without question. But is this really learning? Or is it just going through the motions?

Research shows that engagement—not obedience—is the key to deep, meaningful learning. When students are curious, when they explore, question, and create, they develop a lifelong love of learning.

Whole Child Academy is based on classrooms where:
✅ Students ask why, not just what
✅ Learning is driven by curiosity, not just checklists
✅ Creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration thrive
✅ Success is measured by understanding, not just compliance

At Whole Child Academy, we are dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of learning by creating an engaging, student-centered environment. We celebrate each student’s successes to build confidence and motivation, set individualized goals to inspire personal growth, and encourage curiosity to make learning exciting and meaningful. Through active listening, we help students develop strong communication, empathy, and critical thinking skills, empowering them to take ownership of their learning journey. By nurturing a growth mindset and fostering a supportive, collaborative atmosphere, we ensure that our students develop the passion, resilience, and skills needed to be lifelong learners.

At WCA, we move beyond “sit down and listen” and create learning environments where students are intrinsically motivated, excited, and engaged! 🚀

Address

175 Wolf Hill Rd
Melville, NY
11747

Opening Hours

Monday	7:45am - 3:30pm
Tuesday	7:45am - 3:30pm
Wednesday	7:45am - 3:30pm
Thursday	7:45am - 3:30pm
Friday	7:45am - 3:30pm

Website

https://www.liwholechild.org/

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