THE MENTA GROUP
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Celebrating 30 years of service in Arizona
30 years of changing lives one student at a time.
As a non-profit, The Menta Group ® is proud
of the programs developed to help at-risk youth
reach their academic goals and make positive contributions
to their communities. The Menta Group ® still firmly believes in
the core value upon which the organization was founded on
in IL in 1973: EVERY child has the right to be in school.
Exciting News at Menta
• We just launched our new website –
please check it out: www.menta.com
• Menta is opening an Autism program in Yuma, AZ
in fall of 2017, to serve all of Yuma County. We have
partnered with key stakeholders throughout the
county to make a positive impact for students,
parents, school districts, and the community.
VISION:
We envision a society in which all youth can
be successful.
MISSION:
To provide innovative solutions to critical
problems in education and human services.
Leading the Pack in Special Education Best Practices
Trauma-Informed School Practices
Menta is paving the way by integrating trauma-informed practices into our program model,
incorporating trauma awareness training for staff, parent training, skill development for students
in self-regulation, social cognition, mindfulness, and trauma- sensitive clinical supports. The Menta
Group is one of the first organizations in the valley to implement these practices at the school
level. Join us at the Trauma Sensitive Schools Symposium in July 2017 where we will be
presenting about our PBIS and Trauma-Informed practices.
PBIS
Menta programs are grounded in positive behavior supports and
interventions. Our organization believes in looking at the whole-child
and provides wrap-around supports to our families. All of our programs
are recognized at the state level by PBISAZ. Mesa Center for Success
and Southwest Academy received Gold recognition this year.
Alternative to Suspension (ATS) / 45-day placement
ATS and 45-day placements provide districts the option to keep
students in school learning while on suspension or during evaluation.
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“We never give
up on a child.”
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Why Menta is the top choice in Special Education
Methodologies
Reintegration
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• Least restrictive environment, reintegrating
to the home school is the goal
Blended and project-based learning
Integrated technology
Universal Design for Learning
Positive behavior supports and interventions
Structured teaching model
Data-driven applied behavior analysis
Problem-solving to ensure student growth
• Strong relationship and communication with
all stakeholders
• Three-phases of support (before, during and
after)
Transitions
Results with Collaboration Matter:
• Person-centered planning (MAP)
• Community support and education for job
placement
• Focus on preparation for life
• College, Career, and Citizenship readiness
• Academic, social & community growth
• Improved student outcomes and successful
reintegration rate
• Shared methodologies and trainings with
school districts and parents
• No refusal, no suspension, no expulsion
policy
We are proud of our Arizona Programs:
Non-Public Special Education Schools
Southwest Academy (Phoenix)
Southwest Education Center (Casa Grande)
Menta Academy Yuma – COMING FALL 2017
Public Private School Partnerships
Mesa Center for Success East (Mesa)
Mesa Center for Success West (Mesa)
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Mesa High School (Mesa)
Westwood High School (Mesa)
Copper Canyon High School (Glendale)
Sierra Linda High School (Phoenix)
Westview High School (Avondale)
Apache Junction School District (Apache Junction)
Maricopa Unified School District (Maricopa)
Would you like to tour one of our campuses or learn more about our programs in AZ?
Please contact:
• Lindsay St. Clair, Regional Development Director ([email protected])
• Kathy Burwell, Regional Business Manager ([email protected])
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