Trident Academy Inc
Trident Academy Inc
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About this organization
Mission
Through individualized, multi-sensory, and research-based teaching approaches, Trident Academy transforms the lives of cognitively capable K-12 children diagnosed with learning differences to include dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and Asperger-like attributes, preparing them academically and socially to transition and thrive in a conventional learning environment.
About
TRIDENT ACADEMY IS A SPECIAL PLACE WE ARE 1 OF ONLY 15 SCHOOLS ACCREDITED BY THE ACADEMY OF ORTON-GILLINGHAM PRACTITIONERS & EDUCATORS IN THE NATION TEACHING STUDENTS WITH LANGUAGE-BASED LEARNING DISORDERS. WE OFFER AN INDIVIDUALIZED DIAGNOSTIC AND PRESCRIPTIVE APPROACH THAT GIVES OUR STUDENTS THE CONFIDENCE AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED HERE AND WHEN TRANSITIONING BACK INTO MORE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL SETTINGS. TRIDENT ACADEMY TRULY FILLS A CRITICAL NEED IN THE LIVES OF OUR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES AT TRIDENT ACADEMY, WE UNDERSTAND THAT STUDENTS WHO LEARN DIFFERENTLY NEED TO BE TAUGHT DIFFERENTLY. OUR TEACHERS EMPLOY THE ORTON-GILLINGHAM (OG) APPROACH IN ALL CLASSES WHICH OFFERS A VERY STRUCTURED, DIAGNOSTIC AND PRESCRIPTIVE APPROACH TO IDENTIFYING AND WORKING WITH EACH STUDENTS INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT TRADITIONAL SUBJECTS USING VARIOUS MULTI-SENSORY TECHNIQUES, EXPERIENCES OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM THAT CORRESPOND TO RELEVANT SUBJECT MATTER AND VIA THE INCORPORATION OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY. OUR STUDENT POPULATION IS SMALL COMPARED TO TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS - WE HAD 70 STUDENTS IN OUR PROGRAM FOR 2017-2018; HOWEVER, THIS IS BY DESIGN. WE BELIEVE THAT NOT ONLY DOES SMALL CLASSROOM SIZE AND INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION HELP OUR STUDENTS BECOME BETTER LEARNERS, BUT IT ALSO HELPS THEM BUILD CONFIDENCE AND SELF-AWARENESS. RESEARCH OVER THE LAST 20 YEARS SHOWS THE STRIDES STUDENTS CAN MAKE IN THEIR TEST SCORES IN AN AVERAGE ACADEMIC YEAR AT TRIDENT ACADEMY. ANALYZING STANDARDIZED PRE- AND POST- TEST SCORES BETWEEN 1995-2016, OUR STUDENTS: VOCABULARY SCORES INCREASED 115.6% COMPREHENSION SCORES INCREASED 152.2% MATHEMATICS SCORES INCREASED 286.8% DURING THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR, VOCABULARY SCORES INCREASED 236.1% COMPREHENSION SCORES INCREASED 188.1% MATHEMATICS SCORES INCREASED 348.8% TAPA THE TRIDENT ACADEMY PARENT'S ASSOCIATION (TAPA) RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT COMMUNINTY BUILDING ACTIVITIES LIKE THE FALL FESTIVAL & FIELD DAY. IT RAISES FUNDS THROUGH VARIOUS MEANS SUCH AS PRODUCT SALES AND EVENTS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Through individualized, multi-sensory, and research-based teaching approaches, trident academy transforms the lives of cognitively capable k- 12 children diagnosed with learning differences to include dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, adhd, and asperger-like attributes, preparing them academically and socially to transition and thrive in a conventional learning environment.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Through individualized, multi-sensory, and research-based teaching approaches, trident academy transforms the lives of cognitively capable k- 12 children diagnosed with learning differences to include dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, adhd, and asperger-like attributes, preparing them academically and socially to transition and thrive in a conventional learning environment.”.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2019 as 1455 WAKENDAW ROAD, MT PLEASANT, SC, 29464.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form reports a total of 48 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Operates a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $45,044.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1972.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,521,854 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $83,844 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.