Armenta Learning
Academy
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Focus, attention, and executive function

For the student who knows the material but can't start, stay with it, or finish.

It isn't laziness, and it isn't just behavior. Starting, planning, and finishing are skills, and they can be learned.

Does this sound like your child?

  • Drifts off within minutes unless someone sits right beside them.
  • Stuck at "where do I even start," even on work they understand.
  • Rushes through just to be done, then the work comes back full of careless mistakes.
  • Homework takes all night, or gets done and never turned in.
  • Shuts down or melts down when they feel rushed or overwhelmed.

Who we work with every day

Many of the students who walk through our door have ADHD, autism, or simply struggle to plan, focus, and finish. Some can't get started. Some rush. Some do the work and forget to turn it in. Since 1989, helping students like these is what we do all day.

How it starts

  1. Book a free call

    Tell us what's going on at home and at school, and what you've already tried. In about 20 minutes, we'll learn as much as we can about your child and tell you honestly if we're a fit.

  2. Visit the academy

    Your child has a first session with one of our teachers. Then we sit down with you, share what we saw, and recommend the plan that fits your child best.

  3. See it working

    Your child gets started with clear goals made for them, and we keep you updated along the way.

What parents have seen

Armenta Academy and Mr. Smith have changed the trajectory in his confidence and his academics and success. … He's a changed boy.

Denise G., parent

Armenta Academy and Mr. Smith have changed the trajectory in his confidence and his academics and success. Will loves coming 3 days a week to focus on upcoming and long term assignments and goals. Will has turned a big corner on 5th grade math and Mr. Smith is able to help Will model certain math problems to understand concepts, become independent, and initiate his work. We are so glad we found ALA. Will also made the honor roll and we are so excited and impressed. He's a changed boy. Will we are so proud of you, your enthusiasm, focus, and determination to do well in school. We feel you are up to the challenge for 5th grade. We are so excited to see your bright future! We want to continue working with ALA as they have helped him tremendously and he loves going. Mrs. Armenta has created a safe, happy and beautiful school. It is a great alternative learning environment, I highly recommend it to everyone. We wouldn't be here with such a successful outcome if it wasn't for Mr. Smith and Armenta Learning Academy.

Denise G., parent

Thank you for what you've done for my special needs son he has never tried like this before! You just get it! You just know what to do to make a difference. I have seen big changes in him. Thank you! Because of you our lives have forever changed!

Susan, parent

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