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Transforming Students’ LivesthroughAlternative & Special Education

Student Outcomes

Throughout the academic year, we maintain vigilant monitoring of student progress, program efficacy, and our ability to nurture hope, ensuring ongoing success for all.

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Chancelight Approach

We enhance lives through service marked by unwavering integrity, guaranteed accountability, and a commitment to inspire hope.

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District Solutions

We collaborate closely with school districts Pre-K through 12th grade and families to provide specialized education and support to their most vulnerable and resilient students.

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Measurable Outcomes

Challenging Behavior Reduction

Challenging behaviors significantly impact learning and language
development. ChanceLight helped reduced challenging behaviors
such as the occurrence of physical aggression by 34%.

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Improving Individual Goals

ChanceLight ensures students make progress on their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. ChanceLight helped IEP progression of Adaptive Living Skills by 92% in our learning environments.

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Student Growth Percentile – Reading

The Student Growth Percentile (SGP) reports the progress of our
students compared to millions of their academic peers nationwide.
Over 5,000 ChanceLight students made more growth in reading
than 58% of their peers.

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We were desperate to find an academic program that could accommodate my child’s behavioral needs. Spectrum is not only a well-equipped facility, they have highly trained staff that can assist with behavioral interventions.”
-Parent, Spectrum Center

Proven Approach

Evidence-Based Practices & Services

Following our purpose to change the direction of students’ lives, ChanceLight provides personalized educational services for non-traditional learners supported by evidence-based practices and services.

We believe all students have value, can learn, and can develop their inherent talents to become contributing members of society.

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Over 200 Partnerships Nationwide

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Alternative Education Programs

Special Education Programs

Programs in 260 districts in 20 states

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Transforming Lives

ChanceLight has spent 50 years transforming the lives of students who need a different educational approach, partnering with schools and families to deliver proven, compassionate solutions for those facing academic, behavioral, or special education challenges. Guided by our four pillars—Help Students, Improve Lives, Integrity of Services, and Offer Hope—we combine data-driven strategies with individualized care, empowering each child to realize their full potential and building brighter futures for over 270,000 students and counting.

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Watch ChanceLight Location Videos

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About Ombudsman Arizona High Schools (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2kklmQwgC0&t=1s)

This inspiring video shares the real stories of Ombudsman Arizona students who found a fresh start, earned their diplomas through flexible pathways, and discovered new opportunities for their future.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zXFPd-XUN8

Welcome to Spectrum Center Schools & Programs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zXFPd-XUN8)

Discover how Spectrum Center Schools and Programs empowers students with unique learning needs through compassionate, individualized education—watch our video to learn more about our mission and approach.

https://youtu.be/AxDhQIjrfBY

Discover how ChanceLight Northwater is transforming lives—watch this inspiring video to see how individualized relationships, expert support, and a spirit of hope are helping students with complex needs thrive right in their own community.