Gorge Academy

Gorge Academy2024-10-03T13:56:09-07:00

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About Gorge Academy

About Gorge Academy

Gorge Academy in White Salmon provides a supportive, therapeutic learning environment for K-8 students in Klickitat and Skamania Counties needing behavioral interventions.

The program emphasizes emotional, academic, and social development, offering:

  • A day treatment setting
  • Specialized therapeutic services
  • Family involvement opportunities
  • Support from community social services
  • Behavior management based on each student’s Behavior Support Plan, utilizing trauma informed de-escalation principles
  • Individual or group skills training consistent with each student’s IEP and Behavior Support Plan
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Who We Serve

Who We Serve

Gorge Academy creates a supportive, therapeutic setting for K-8 students in Klickitat and Skamania Counties needing behavioral support.

Our Goals

  • To help students achieve academic success

  • To help students gain the skills necessary to build strong interpersonal skills and healthy peer relationships

  • To transition students back into their neighborhood school where they can successfully access all aspects of a comprehensive school

Contact

Contact Gorge Academy

Location

170 NW Lincoln St.
White Salmon, WA 98672

Who to Contact

Amber Ward

Gorge Academy Program Director

Contact

Phone: 509-637-4534

Email: amber.ward@esd112.org

Referrals

Referrals to Gorge Academy must be made by the students home district.

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In our community: Free Birth to 5 Winter Playgroup hosted by Peace NW.

(this event is not hosted by our program)

Upcoming Classes & Events

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