Group Academics

Grades 3-8

*with grade 8+ for learners on a diploma track but not ready for high school

What is Group Academics?

Wildflower Learning Center Group Academics is a group learning program for children who are homeschooled. We accept children with disabilities, neurodiverse learners and neurotypical peers.  Group Academics addresses academic skills in all core areas as well as executive functioning, language and social skills. Classes are taught by special education teachers and speech and language pathologists with occupational therapy support.

Communication is Our Foundation

We believe that communication amongst a child’s team (parents, caregivers, therapists, tutors etc) is critical to their success. All groups and classes incorporate parent training and support as well as consistent communication on topics learned and strategies taught. Our Group Academics program utilizes frequent teacher team meetings and consistent communication. 

2026-2027 Group Academics Details:

• Meeting Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning the last week in August through mid May. 
• 9am-2pm
• Nolensville, TN
• Tuition: $10,500
• Learner/Staff Ratio = 3-4:1
• Please see the Admissions page for details on the application process
• Looking for more group learning hours?  Check out our Wildflower Workshop!
• Email us for details on peer enrollment.
• New applicants can apply beginning November 30th 2025

Homerooms

Learners are grouped into one of 3 homerooms:

3-4th grade, 5-6th grade, 7-8+ grade.  Homeroom leads are SLP's or OT's.  Educators and SLP's lead learning groups for blocks of learning in math, ELA, science, social studies and mindfulness (focused lessons in self regulation, emotional intelligence and pragmatic language/social skills). 

Neuroaffirming Approach

We believe in building functional communication, autonomy and independence. Our goal is to teach our learners to know themselves and their needs and to become their own advocates.

Future Builders

Future Builders provides academics and life skills in a group learning environment.  It is a great transition from Group Academics for learners at many levels.  Future Builders provides support in functional or modified academics and life skills and uses the same amazing team of OT's, SLP's and educators as our other programs.  Future Builders will provide programming for learners in grades 7-12 in two pathways beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year, three days a week. 

- LOTUS: for learners working toward an occupational diploma or certificate (learner/staff ratio 2:1)

- Academy: for learners working toward a special education diploma (learner/staff ration 3-4:1)

For the 2026-2027 academic year, Future Builders LOTUS pathway will run a modified schedule with modified grades:

FUTURE BUILDERS LOTUS 2026-2027 Details:

• Meeting Monday and Thursday 11am-3pm the last week in August through mid May
• Nolensville, TN
• Grades 6-9
• Spots available: 8
• Tuition: $11,500
• Learner/Staff ratio = 2:1
• Please see the Admissions page to apply
• Future Builders applicants with follow the Group Academics application process and timeline.

Passport: Art and Exploration

Passport is an enrichment based class for children looking to explore art and their other interests and hobbies. 

Grades 4-8

Spots Available: 8

Staff:  Learning Support Crew 

Visual Perceptual and Skill Builders Mini

This class focuses on visual perceptual skills. Strong Visual Perceptual Skills support problem solving skills, handwriting skills, and math skills.   Our other focus is our Skill Builders Mini which targets language, communication, social skills, fine motor skills, executive functioning, self regulation and more in a fun, movement based class.
Reflex Integration Intervention will be utilized during both classes.

Grades 1-4

Spots Available: 6

Lead Staff: Ellen Fournier OTD,OTL

History and Project Based Learning

This class will focus on history lessons, historical figures and project based learning as well as the underlying language, pragmatic language (social skills) and executive functioning skills required for project based learning and history learning. 

Grades 4-8, 8+

Spots Available: 8

Lead Staff: Lacey Horwitz MA CCC-SLP and teacher

Math and STEM

This class focuses on targeted intervention for math and STEM.

Grades 3-4

Spots available: 3

Lead Staff: Teacher

Passport: Art and Exploration

Passport is an enrichment based class for children looking to explore art and their other interests and hobbies. 

Grades 1-3

Spots Available: 8

Staff:  Learning Support Crew 

Future Builders

Future Builders  targets language, communication, social skills, fine motor skills, executive functioning, self regulation and more in a fun, movement based class.  Future Builders participants have built their foundational skills and are ready to work on long-term goals, life skills and increase their independence. 

Grades: 4-8

Spots Available: 8

Lead staff: Ellen Fournier OTD, OTL

Team Building

Team Building will focus on pragmatic language (social skills), relationship building and emotional intelligence. We will also focus on executive functioning skills.

Grades 4-8, 8+

Spots Available: 8

Lead staff: Lacey Horwitz MA CCC-SLP

Creative Writing & Spelling, Grammar and Phonics

Targeting creative writing and critical ELA skills. 

Grades 3-4

Spots Available: 3

Lead staff: Teacher

Foundations of Project Based Learning, Friendship and Team Building. 

This class focuses on the foundational skills needed for project based learning as well as pragmatic language skills needed for relationship building and social skills.  In addition, we will focus on team building and group participation. 

Grades 1-4

Spots Available: 8

Lead Staff: Lacey Horwitz MA CCC-SLP

Handwriting and Skill Builders Mini

Handwriting Class focuses on a functional grasp, efficient letter formation, appropriate spacing and letter sizing. The class will incorporate visual perceptual skills, fine motor coordination skills, and sensory motor skills. The second hour is our Skill Builders Mini which targets language, communication, social skills, fine motor skills, executive functioning, self regulation and more in a fun, movement based class.
Reflex Integration Intervention will be utilized during both classes.

Not grade specific

Spots Available: 5

Lead staff: Ellen Fournier OTD, OTL

Writing Workshop & Spelling, Phonics and Grammar

Targeting creative writing and critical ELA skills.

Grades 5-8, 8+

Spots Available: 6

Lead Staff: Teacher and SLP

Passport: Movement and Art

Passport is an enrichment based class for children looking to explore art and movement. 

Grades 3-8

Spots Available: 6

Staff:  Learning Support Crew 

Story Makers

Targeted language therapy focused on concepts, vocabulary, foundational ELA skills and book study.   This block supports all academic learning by providing robust language intervention. 

Grades 1-4

Spots Available: 6

Lead Staff: Lacey Horwitz MA CCC-SLP

Math and STEM

Targeted math tutoring with STEM.

Grades 7-8, 8+
Spots Available: 3

Lead Staff: Tracy Sanjurjo

Math and STEM

Targeted math enrichment and STEM.

Grades 5-6

Spots Available: 5

Lead Staff: Teacher

Game Club

Learn strategy, game play and make friends during this fun, center based class. 

Grades 4-5

Spots Available: 6

Lead Staff: Learning Support Crew and SLP